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Emerging considerations in inclusive design

BD+C

At Page, our design philosophy encourages planners to go beyond these typical notions to provide unique, more inclusive environments. This civil rights law prohibits discrimination based on disability and requires all businesses to have ADA Compliant Wayfinding signs. Alternatives to braille may lean into the senses of smell and sound.

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The Future of Social Justice in the Workplace

Stok

From zero carbon to biophilic design , our industry is continually pushing for buildings that actively improve our environments rather than maintain the status quo. That implies that discrimination is an acceptable norm. Just like in our built environment, health and well-being is now a much larger priority.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Multiple studies have shown that diverse teams are more innovative and perform better. I’m encouraged by the innovation, resource sharing, and collaboration. Change won’t happen overnight, but the more inclusive our conversations are, the more innovative we will be.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

It is possible to discriminate between healthy and failing projects prior to failure before the project execution phase in the capital facility delivery process. In doing so, owners will be displaying appropriate leadership as well as stewardship of the built environment. Creativity in Innovative Projects: How Teamwork Matters?,

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Addressing the Skills Shortage by Accommodating People with Disabilities

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Not only that, but having more diverse perspectives inevitably leads to fresher ideas and more innovative thinking. The more diverse your workforce is, the more diverse and innovative ideas your people will generate. It’s also important to remember that EU equality legislation is legally binding across all 27 member states.

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Energy-Efficiency Road Map: Whole-Building Envelope Sealing

Pro Builder

In this pressurized environment, the only place for sealant to escape was through cracks and holes in the ductwork. Aerosol whole-building envelope sealing offers an innovative, science-based process that precisely improves building performance. Sealant does not discriminate when it’s trying to seal something,” Harrington says.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize esorum Thu, 03/16/2023 - 09:09 This year’s finalists in the Construction & Design category include solutions to the labor shortage as well as environmentally friendly building solutions focused on decreasing construction time.