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Construction Podcasts Worth Checking Out

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If you’re tired of thinking about work all the time, we recommend checking out 99% Invisible , a podcast about “the unnoticed architecture and design that shape our world.” Many episodes touch on topics related to construction like architecture and city planning, but instead of offering direct tips, they focus on interesting stories.

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Don’t Waste a Good Recession

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Whereas many businesses panic when a downturn hits, Basu noted that companies that are prepared can not only ride out the storm, but benefit from that preparation by knowing how to map out an effective business plan. “I For instance, besides assessing the global and national economy, research your state and local government spending plans.

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The Business Benefits of Green Construction

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Just look at how many projects aim to achieve LEED certification or the new BREEAM certification, which we recently discussed here on Viewpoint Surveyor. If you plan to work on many projects that seek green certifications, it’s worth learning the details of these certification processes.

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Why a Single-Vendor Technology Strategy Will Work Best for Your Construction Company

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It raises the question for those in charge of enterprise resource planning: should your organisation adopt a single IT vendor strategy or partner with multiple vendors? Adding a complicated ERP architecture risks an increase in the amount of time needed to coordinate with suppliers. No vendor lock-in. Regular upgrades.

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Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

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Amtrak Plans $6.5B Description: Funding is not in place yet for the program, which would include a new train shed, tracks and concourses, but preserve the historic stations architecture. People on the Move. Obituaries. Multimedia. Annual Photo Contest. Photo Contest Archives. Slideshows. Reader Photos. Book Reviews. Social Media.

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4 design strategies for successful K-12 magnet schools

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This takes shape through extended learning areas such as collaborative spaces, commons, or the creative use of wide corridors—providing spaces for both planned and impromptu learning. Magnet school instruction is also cross-disciplinary, allowing students to look at educational materials from many different viewpoints.

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stok Summer Travel Destinations

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Yosemite National Park, CA for misty hikes to gushing waterfalls, granite big wall climbing, stunning and accessible viewpoints, and some of the state’s richest natural history. With unique cuisines, city planning, and history, international cities always offer new perspectives to bring back to your own city.

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