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3rd annual Construction Inclusion Week begins October 16-20

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Resources are flexible, allowing firms to plan activities at any scale within their organizations or projects. Industry organizations are hosting in-person and virtual events. Construction Inclusion Week has galvanized industry associations and organizations to run with the initiative.

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Behind the Build: Stacee Barkley, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Leader at DPR Construction

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In fact, organizations that focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion tend to be more profitable, have higher retention rates, and be more innovative. Despite all the benefits of representation, though, many organizations still find some conversations around the topic difficult. Representation can make any community stronger.

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

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 In lighting, for example, innovative new luminaire designs incorporate unexpected materials or integrated organic elements such as petrified moss and living plants. Manufacturers With this training, any threat or emergency an organization may encounter can be better managed and less traumatic for employees.

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The future of the 20-minute city

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The future of the 20-minute city 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/17/2023 - 14:20 Urban Planning Gensler's Stacey Olson breaks down the pros and cons of the "20-minute city," from equity concerns to data-driven design. They can be designed with principles rooted in sustainability, health and well-being, and social equity—or not.

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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project

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Be accountable: Mistakes are inevitable in construction projects. Be accountable for your shortcomings and act on them quickly. He collaborates with organizations supporting diversity, equity and inclusion , and champions inclusive hiring in his team so all people have a seat at the table. Who is involved?

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Design for belonging: An introduction to inclusive design

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Greg Fenton, AIA, and Stephanie McDaniel, AIA, LEED AP Airports Arenas Cultural Facilities Education Facilities K-12 Schools School Construction University Buildings Office Buildings BWBR seeks to bring an equity lens to every project we take on as part of the ongoing work of pursuing inclusivity in our organization and our communities.

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Greenbuild 2022: A Quick Guide

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Cement in concrete accounts for ~8% of global carbon emissions. Hershowitz , Equity Community Builders’ Suzanne Brown, and PYATOK architecture + urban design’s Janey Madamba. Concrete is the most widely used engineered material globally. San Francisco is the land of Ramaytush Ohlone People. policy of removal and extermination.