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3 Takeaways from Living Future 2021

Stok

Once again, Living Future 2021 convened a brilliant group of thought leaders and practitioners to discuss the intersection of climate, health, and equity in the built environment. Here, our team shares key takeaways and points of inspiration from Living Future 2021. #1: ENERGY SYSTEM. policies.

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Uber Mission Bay World Headquarters Named Finalist in Fast Company 2021 Innovation by Design Awards

Stok

San Francisco (October 12, 2021) – We’re thrilled to share that Uber’s Mission Bay World Headquarters has been honored in Fast Company’s 2021 Innovation by Design Awards in the Real Estate category. Stok is reimagining the built environment. Green Building Council, with the remaining buildings going through review. ABOUT STOK.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: NAHB Launches Diversity Compact to Expand Opportunities

Pro Builder

Tue, 07/06/2021 - 07:00. Chuck Fowke / NAHB 2021 Chairman. Taking Concrete Steps Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The goal: to improve the culture of our association—and, in turn, our industry—by ensuring a welcoming environment where every person can thrive and enjoy a successful and rewarding career.

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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

If you haven’t heard, registration for Autodesk University 2021 (AU) is now open! AU 2021 has been crafted to help you connect your processes, automate workflows, and unlock highly valuable insights—all of which give you significantly more confidence in decision-making. Construction, jobsite, and built environments.

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Addressing Labor Shortages Through DEI: Overheard in the Big Room  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

According to a recent survey , “Ninety-three percent of respondents say they have open positions that they’re trying to fill and 91% (up slightly from 90% in 2021) indicate they are struggling to fill at least some of these roles.” Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Definition According to the Pros . Let’s see what they had to say. .

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Digital Builder Ep 38: Strategies for Reusing Construction Waste

Autodesk Construction Cloud

These stats may be tough to swallow, but the good news is there are actions we can take as an industry to offset our negative impact on the environment. The project received the Living Building Challenge certification in 2021 by meeting rigorous sustainability standards. This creative solution also saved the project money.

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There are More than 40 Million People in Modern Slavery

Green Building Law Update

A January 18, 2021 report by the UK Independent Anti Slavery Commissioner is both a wake-up call and a useful guide on preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. Ethical labor is becoming widely considered and articulated in ESG disclosures in 2021 by clients of this firm. But today’s ESG statements are only a very small step.

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