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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

BD+C

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Cordilleras Health System Replacement project, Redwood City, Calif.

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Construction Equation: Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems

Job Order Contracting

Facilities and infrastructure project investments have long-term consequences. Failure to require common terms, definitions, and data environments Failure to leverage locally researched detailed line item cost data ‘Ad-hoc’ data management resulting in duplication of effort, errors, and omissions. Procedia Engineering.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Conduct safety training and inspections to create a secure work environment.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once-in-a-generation” investment in America’s national infrastructure. With this plan, the goal is to rebuild many of the bridges, rails, and roads throughout the country to improve the overall infrastructure across America.

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Sustainable Public Sector Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

Rampant economic and environmental waste remains the norm regarding lifecycle management of public sector physical infrastructure. All the methods, processes, tools, and technologies are readily available to support efficient, sustainable lifecycle management of the built environment. Why systems thinking?

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Total Cost of Ownership Life-cycle Asset Management – Facilities and other Physical Infrastructure

Job Order Contracting

The follow graphics outline the relevant knowledge domains, phases, tools, data environments, and more. The post Total Cost of Ownership Life-cycle Asset Management – Facilities and other Physical Infrastructure appeared first on 4BT. As such, Owner competency and leadership is also a core requirement.

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Engineering Justice: Infrastructure Inequality

ENR Construction

impacted and underserved by the built environment? Will new federal, state and local efforts finally bring needed equity to communities long.