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Groundbreaking Celebrated for The University of Maine Athletics Renovations

PC Construction

This project will further UMaine’s commitment to excellence in the state’s only Division I athletics program, strengthen gender equity and provide a preferred destination for high school sports championships, competitions and community events.

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3rd annual Construction Inclusion Week begins October 16-20

BD+C

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. Every state and Puerto Rico is represented in registration, as well as international firms in Canada, UAE, Peru, India, and Ghana.

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

BD+C

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. .

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Younger Millennials Are Flooding the Market

Pro Builder

"We're seeing a new wave of younger millennial homebuyers flood the market as we enter peak home-buying season," Joe Tyrrell, chief operating officer at Ellie Mae, said in a press release. With interest rates at historic lows, now is the perfect time for younger millennials to purchase a home and start building equity.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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. Louis, Missouri with an office in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and one in Edwardsville, Illinois. Maggie Farrell , Diversity & HR Manager at S.

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Women to the Rescue: How to Solve The Skilled Labor Shortage in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

While that means there’s still some work to be done in terms of pay equity, it also means construction could be an appealing career for many women. Contractors have an opportunity to advance diversity by hiring and training more women for jobs throughout their organizations—not just in the office, but also on the jobsite.

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Design for belonging: An introduction to inclusive design

BD+C

Greg Fenton, AIA, and Stephanie McDaniel, AIA, LEED AP Airports Arenas Cultural Facilities Education Facilities K-12 Schools School Construction University Buildings Office Buildings BWBR seeks to bring an equity lens to every project we take on as part of the ongoing work of pursuing inclusivity in our organization and our communities.

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