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In pursuit of acoustical equity

Construction Specifier

Given the intense focus on health and safety as well as the changes in work/life balance precipitated by the COVID-19 outbreak, it is not surprising the pandemic has accelerated the healthy-building movement and the ‘people-first’ mindset spearheaded by standards such as WELL and Fitwel. Photo © Vincent Lions Photography. and Niklas Moeller.

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The Future of Social Justice in the Workplace

Stok

As transparency and social justice remain growing priorities for businesses, it’s important for companies to consider how they’re addressing equity in the workplace. From zero carbon to biophilic design , our industry is continually pushing for buildings that actively improve our environments rather than maintain the status quo.

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Behind the Build: Stacee Barkley, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Leader at DPR Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

GSR is made up of four pillars: People (diversity, equity, and inclusion), Partners, the supplier diversity pillar, the Planet (which is built around sustainable living and building), and Philanthropy (which includes our foundation and community initiatives). There has to be an intersection of psychological and physical safety.

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Uber Mission Bay World Headquarters Named Finalist in Fast Company 2021 Innovation by Design Awards

Stok

By incorporating design features that are third-party verified to both support human health and the natural environment, the campus is a physical manifestation of the need for alignment between healthy people and a healthy environment. Stok is reimagining the built environment. ABOUT STOK.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Occupational Health & Safety Magazine points out some helpful tips for recruiting women, such as creating inclusive job listings , reaching out to women who may fit a role, and including women in the hiring process. In addition to bringing more women into the construction workforce, there has to be an importance placed on retention.

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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

BD+C

In the last three years, urban centers have been hammered by an unprecedented series of connected, compounding crises—from existential threats like the pandemic and climate change, to complex issues of safety, equity, and affordability. By creating choice in environment. Signal House, Washington, D.C.

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Autodesk University 2023: Call for Construction Session Proposals 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We want to hear about the full range of use cases for Autodesk Construction Cloud, introductions to Bridge, deep dives on Cost Management, your top tips for winning bids with Bid Board Pro, and your safety workflows and processes in Build. Product Demos These sessions are an opportunity to show how products can work for you.