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Shawmut Design and Construction Celebrates Women in Construction Week

Pro Builder

Every year, I look forward to celebrating Women in Construction Week, as it is an important time to recognize the women in this industry while also taking action, driving awareness, and hosting impactful discussions to help create a more equitable and inclusive industry,” said Les Hiscoe, CEO at Shawmut Design and Construction.

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DEI initiatives at KAI Enterprises, with Michael Kennedy, Jr. and Gyasi Haynes

BD+C

Louis, describe their firm's effort to create a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—and how their own experiences as black men in the design and construction industry shaped that initiative. Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Michael Kennedy, Jr.

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Urban placemaking: Building equity by design [AIA course]

BD+C

This renewed interest in cities coincides with increasing pressure to address current challenges, including climate change and deteriorating infrastructure, and to repurpose former industrial sites and underused land in older urban centers.

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

Pro Builder

How the National Association of Home Builders is working toward a more inclusive and diverse home building industry. The home building industry is a diverse mix of professionals—builders, developers, remodelers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, masons; the list is extensive. Construction Industry Offers Many Opportunities for Women.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs.

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10 ways public aquatic centers and recreation centers benefit community health

BD+C

Sports and Recreational Facilities Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners Industry Research Note: This blog post recaps some of the findings from HMC's "Aquatic Centers: Bringing Life to Communities" report. Every location is unique.

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Representation Matters in Construction: New Media Library Amplifies Industry Diversity 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It matters not just in the traditional media but also in the workplace and the construction industry is no exception. As one step to heighten diversity and representation in the industry, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk recently launched the Construction Diversity Image?Library.