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Representation Matters in Construction: New Media Library Amplifies Industry Diversity 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Many people can relate to feeling unwelcome in an environment when they don’t see themselves represented. These feelings stem from recognizing that this environment may not be open or accessible.? ? . Maybe it’s a television show that only features characters of one race. Simply put, representation matters. Talent Shortage .

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Fifteen years ago, we were at about 3%; 2020: 4%.” . For Olsen, he believes that the focus has to be placed on putting women in leadership positions to foster a welcoming environment and to help foster support for women-led organizations. . Women are underrepresented in the construction industry, and they have been for a long time.

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. Knowing the answers to those questions is going to help keep those managers out of trouble and to maintain a safe, healthy, and productive work environment,” she says. . What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. COVID-19 Testing: At What Cost Privacy?

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

It is possible to discriminate between healthy and failing projects prior to failure before the project execution phase in the capital facility delivery process. In doing so, owners will be displaying appropriate leadership as well as stewardship of the built environment. Available from: [link] [accessed Dec 09 2020].

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Energy-Efficiency Road Map: Whole-Building Envelope Sealing

Pro Builder

In this pressurized environment, the only place for sealant to escape was through cracks and holes in the ductwork. As these field studies progressed, Dave Bohac, director of research for the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), procured funding to apply the technology to new and existing multifamily apartment units in Minnesota.

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Recruiting Ideas for Low Wage Workers 

ExactHire - Construction

2020 changed our perceptions of what we think of when we consider jobs that are indispensable to the functioning of our society. in 2015 found that nearly 20 percent of workers were “exposed to a hostile or threatening social environment.” Invest in thorough training for managers to eliminate workplace harassment and discrimination.

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Recruiting Ideas for Low Wage Workers 

ExactHire - Construction

2020 changed our perceptions of what we think of when we consider jobs that are indispensable to the functioning of our society. in 2015 found that nearly 20 percent of workers were “exposed to a hostile or threatening social environment.” Invest in thorough training for managers to eliminate workplace harassment and discrimination.

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