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United Nations Declaration for Sustainable Architecture

Natural Building

The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. Port cities need to ensure that port facilities are up to international transport and safety standards.

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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

Construction Marketing

Be Willing to Take More Risks Taking risks does not mean ignoring safety. Look at incorporating decorative screens and architectural grilles to create a more attractive facade for industrial structures. Use prefabrication processes to reduce transportation costs and limit the amount of time spent at the construction site.

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Safety Hazard on Construction Projects

The Constructor

This leads to the presentation of an Information Technology IT tool for construction project safety management Total-Safety and, in particular, a module within Total-Safety designed to help construction personnel develop method statements with improved levels of hazard identification.

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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

BD+C

In the last three years, urban centers have been hammered by an unprecedented series of connected, compounding crises—from existential threats like the pandemic and climate change, to complex issues of safety, equity, and affordability. ASLA Center for Landscape Architecture, Washington D.C. It’s becoming a vicious cycle.”

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Georgia CareerExpo Introduces More Than 7,000 Students to the Skilled Trades

Pro Builder

Dozens of colleges and universities were also in attendance to talk to students about programs focused on architecture, construction, government administration, public safety, transportation, and more.

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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in August 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

states at the 81st annual Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) conference. It’ll cover all things highway and transportation with all the southern hospitality you could hope for! Towards the end of the month, you’ll find something for Southern U.S. September 27 – 29, 2022.

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Hiring Strategies During Labor Shortages

FDR Safety

New employees must be properly trained, reminded and encouraged to consistently follow the safety rules and regulations of the job site, but also to understand the reason why they must follow all rules. Our Experts motivate workers to want to be safe, and improves safety performance throughout organizations.

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