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Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions

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The City of Chicago recently put out the LaSalle Reimagined Initiative IFP , which, in the words of Department of Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara, aims to “create hundreds of homes, including much-needed affordable housing in the city's central business district.”

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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in August 2022

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There are a couple big events in Chicago in August. states at the 81st annual Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) conference. states at the 81st annual Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) conference. Register now. August 2022 Construction Events.

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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

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But it is also important to find ways to make the construction process itself sustainable. Use prefabrication processes to reduce transportation costs and limit the amount of time spent at the construction site. Separate all construction waste into landfill, recycling, and compost.

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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

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There is no simple solution to these urban challenges, but by focusing on three interconnected solutions—reimagined workplaces, attainable housing, and safe and accessible transportation—we can move the needle toward a brighter future. And some are already making permanent changes to support new modes of transportation, such as micromobility.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. Mark Kirk, representatives from UI Labs and World Business Chicago, and various industry partners who supported the winning bid were at the White House for the announcement. “We

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

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economy while making it more sustainable, resilient, and just. The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. Lauren Sugerman, Director at Chicago Women in Trades.

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement.

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