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FedRAMP limits Construction Productivity and Innovation

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While FedRAMP aims to enhance the security of cloud services used by the federal government, it negatively impacts small businesses, the overall attempt to improve the AECOO sector’s low productivity, and innovation. FEDRAMP is a clear create a barrier to entry for smaller businesses, reducing competition and innovation in the market.

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Designing better built environments for a neurodiverse world

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Designing better built environments for a neurodiverse world 0 qpurcell Wed, 01/03/2024 - 09:30 Designers For most of human history, design has mostly considered “typical users” who are fully able-bodied without clinical or emotional disabilities. This allows people who study and socialize in different ways to feel comfortable.

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Meet the Insider: Amr Raafat, Chief Innovation Officer, Windover Construction 

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Innovation is vital to drive the construction industry forward. And even in our modern day and age, where new technologies blossom every second, we must still push to find innovative solutions to everyday problems. As Chief Innovation Officer at Windover Construction, Amr leverages technology to optimize global project delivery.

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Houston's first innovation district is established using adaptive reuse

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Houston's first innovation district is established using adaptive reuse 0 qpurcell Wed, 09/13/2023 - 08:58 Adaptive Reuse Gensler's Vince Flickinger shares the firm's adaptive reuse of a Houston, Texas, department store-turned innovation hub. The agreement caused the client to reconsider how the interiors would be perceived.

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Creating an Efficient FM Ecosystem – Key to Owner/Design-builder Alignment

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Training and education must be continuous, and empower participants to innovate and scale up ideas. Common Data Environment. Lasting progressive change comes from people within the organization who buy into and carry out needed reforms. Define glossary of terms and definitions. Leverage collaborative technology.

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Digital Builder Ep 60: How Innovation and Technology Intersect

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A well-designed environment not only enhances travelers' comfort but also ensures their safety as they navigate through complex routes and procedures. Instead of bringing my project management expertise, I'll bring these different ideas and challenge the team. They are open to ideas but a little reluctant to use technology.

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U. of Oregon’s new Knight Campus is set up to turn ideas into reality

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The 160,000-sf complex, which consists of two facing L-shaped towers, supports a mission to shorten the timeline between discovery, development, and deployment by bringing together engineering, applied science, business innovations, and culture. Its environment priorities revolve around wellness, human performance, and community.

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