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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.

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The Future of Social Justice in the Workplace

Stok

update and what they may mean for your organization. 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. Better together. 2: Well-Being indicator.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

I started my career working in nonprofit organizations and government. I’m proud of our commitment to going Beyond the Build through service and investing in organizations supporting the education of children and youth. This organization showcases employers that demonstrate a strong commitment to women in the workplace.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

The ability to successfully account for and manage change during a project lies in an organization’s leadership and level of maturity relative to its strategies, processes, goals, and resources. Mature organization don’t react to change, they address change according to their programmatic process. Why Projects Fail.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Think of critical skills around communication, planning, and organizing (where projects can live or die); we need as many diverse perspectives as we can to deliver on the gigantic needs of our infrastructure and the scale that the IIJA will bring. For Sugerman, this is an extension of what she has already focused on.

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Representation Matters in Construction: New Media Library Amplifies Industry Diversity 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Many people can relate to feeling unwelcome in an environment when they don’t see themselves represented. These feelings stem from recognizing that this environment may not be open or accessible.? ? . Organizations interested in?contributing Maybe it’s a television show that only features characters of one race.

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Improving Renovation, Repair, and Maintenance Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

An improved understanding is required among real property owners, facility managers, architects, engineers, and construction contractors relative to the various COMPETENCIES, PROCESSES, COMMON TERMS, and TECHNOLOGIES associated with efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. Discriminating: small changes are meaningful.