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

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A study by Boston Consulting Group found that firms led by diverse management teams see higher revenues. For these reasons (and so much more), construction businesses must focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and ensure that every employee feels included and represented. Maggie Farrell , Diversity & HR Manager at S.

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10 ways public aquatic centers and recreation centers benefit community health

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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.

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Shawmut Design and Construction Celebrates Women in Construction Week

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We’re pleased to be at the forefront of the construction industry for our diversity, equity, and inclusion work, and are fully dedicated to continued actionable and intentional efforts to effect real change.” Read more Women in Construction Education + Training Women in Construction

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Behind the Build: Interview with Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at PENTA Building Group

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Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at The PENTA Building Group, exemplifies this trait incredibly well. He also leads PENTA’s diversity committee, which focuses on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company. We build several types of projects, including hospitality, education, and healthcare.

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3rd annual Construction Inclusion Week begins October 16-20

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Open to companies of all sizes, CIW provides educational and business resources for the construction industry, including craft and jobsite crews, office teams, and industry affiliates. Resources are flexible, allowing firms to plan activities at any scale within their organizations or projects.

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AU 2022 Is Back In Person and We Want to Hear from You

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Each year, the conference explores themes relating to the future of the construction industry and provides excellent educational, professional development, and networking opportunities to attendees. Platform: What have you achieved by integrating tools across a platform to manage your project lifecycle and improve project delivery?

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

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Meeting equity This will become the standard in office spaces to enable all participants, regardless of their location and platform, to be equally heard and seen via smart AI cameras, beamforming mics , and auto-framing to identify participants and create a more natural experience. Mark Bradley, Project Executive, Technology 8. schools.