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Video: Learn how DLR Group converted two big-box stores into an early education center

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Video: Learn how DLR Group converted two big-box stores into an early education center 0 dbarista Mon, 01/08/2024 - 11:11 Learn how the North Kansas City (Mo.) School District and DLR Group adapted two big-box stores into a 115,000-sf early education center offering services for children with special needs.

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Controlling Total Cost of Risk in Construction

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trillion by 2030, but this growth comes with risk management challenges. Boots-on-the-ground safety professionals are essential to mitigate risk, while training and education support are needed to address the shortage of skilled labor. Increasing project complexity and rising costs require effective strategies.

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Greensburg, Kansas Rebuilds Green After Tornado

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Greensburg, a farming community in southwestern Kansas with a population of 900 rebuilt “green” after a tornado barreled through at more than 200 miles per hour and nearly wiped it off the map in 2007. More than $120 million in disaster relief funds from the state, Federal Emergency Management Agency and U.S.

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Kansas City Launches “Smart City” Initiative

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Kansas City has launched its smart city initiative in collaboration with Cisco, Sprint and Think Big Partners to make it a leading technology, innovation and entrepreneurial community. Kansas City’s smart city initiative includes 25 interactive kiosks at KC Streetcar platforms and locations around downtown. Public Sector.

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Paul Robinson

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This meant creating a network for all industry stakeholders including students, educators, general contractors, and other industry professionals. Paul graduated with a degree in Construction Management from Kansas State University. Thu, 01/13/2022 - 10:43.

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8 grand green roofs (and walls)

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acre vegetated roof at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center in Kansas City, Mo., Among the eight winning projects are a massive, 4.4-acre and a dramatic interior green wall at Drexel University. Body Image: read more.

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Building a Great Safety Culture Takes a Commitment to Training

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Select the right programs to best educate & protect your workers. Business Management. Building a Great Safety Culture Takes a Commitment to Training. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 08/03/2020 - 10:53. Why is safety so important? Fill out the form on this page to read the rest of this article. . Author Jason Pyle & Arissa Mendiola. Main Image.

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