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Investments in ‘human experiences’ are paying off for employers

BD+C

The intensifying race to find and keep talent in an increasingly competitive digital business environment have enabled employees to reshape the workplace in their image, including access to a flexible work environment and schedule, overall health and well-being programs, childcare, meal services, and sustainability initiatives.

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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. Today, governments and private entities are increasingly implementing environmental regulations and incentives that reward companies for adopting sustainable practices.

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JOC is NOT a PROJECT

Job Order Contracting

Financial and technical detailed are also shared within a common data environment (CDE), which included a locally researched unit price book. A JOC Program can handle a wide range of facilities and/or infrastructure repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, or new build requirements.

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City leaders call for more cash for green building skills

Construction Enquirer

Chairman of the City of London Corporation Planning and Transport Committee, Shravan Joshi, said: “The built environment is critical in supporting central London’s transition to a more sustainable economy. The report recommends reforming the Apprenticeship Levy and s106 policies to match the demand for skilled workers.

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Rammed Earth for a Sustainable Future in Nepal

Natural Building

Narayan Acharya builds eco-friendly buildings in Nepal through his startup named Sustainable Future. Sustainable Future finds the clay, stone, and soil required for the construction from the site area only. Acharya argues the avoidance of machinery serves two purposes: no pollution, and employment opportunities to the workers.

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A Call to Action: New Professional Titles Emerge to Reduce Housing’s Carbon Footprint

Pro Builder

The built environment produces 40% of all global carbon dioxide emissions each year, but the introduction of new climate-centric professional titles is one potentially proactive approach to addressing and reducing the building industry’s carbon footprint in the years to come, Forbes reports.

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Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable

Pro Builder

Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable. The project was developed and designed by Norstar Development USA and Sustainable Comfort. All photos: Sustainable Comfort). . . This LEED Platinum project demonstrates that quality housing can be both affordable and sustainable. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00.