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In pursuit of acoustical equity

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There is burgeoning consensus that buildings need to be designed with deep commitment to the well-being of their occupants. 2, 2015, by G. The question is, what is ‘acoustical equity’ and how does one achieve it? Effective acoustics are key to healthy buildings. MacNaughton, J. Cendeno Laurent, S. Flanigan, E. Eitland and J.

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Call for Speakers: BD+C’s 2023 Women in Residential + Commercial Construction Conference

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Since 2015, these three media brands have hosted 15 women in construction leadership conferences, attracting more than 2,500 construction and design industry professionals. residential and commercial constructing sector — architecture, design, commercial construction, engineering, real estate development, home building, and remodeling.

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years 0 qpurcell Wed, 04/05/2023 - 10:51 Women in Design+Construction Wedge’s 37-year career at Shepley Bulfinch evolved a historic firm into a national design practice. in 2019, and Durham, N.C.,

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Top 10 Companies for Environmental Engineers to Work For

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You could work for firms that help find solutions against waterborne diseases , or you might be helping to design the latest renewable energy sources, like solar panels, in order to help save the planet. – Debt/Equity Ratio. – Return on Equity. Debt/Equity Ratio. Return on Equity. Debt/Equity Ratio.

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Coating for sustainability

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Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building. So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. LEED was first introduced in 1993 and continues to evolve.

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Women’s History Month: Pursuing Gender Equality in the Workplace

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With equity as one of our core values, we’ve put in a lot of work to create an organization that fosters inclusivity and gender diversity. In fact, our desire for equitability was one of the primary motivators behind designing our own org structure and pursuing the JUST Label and B Corp Certification. Inclusive Hiring Practices.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Beginning Entrepreneur Loan Guarantee Program: Designed to assist in business start-up financing by providing a financial institution with guaranty of a loan not to exceed $200,000. MATCH Program: Designed to encourage and attract financially strong companies to North Dakota. The maximum limit is $1,000,000 per project.