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The Straight Talk On Labo(u)r Unions

Constructonomics

But regardless of the spelling, labor (labour) unions in the construction industry are like the pink elephant in the room that nobody dares to speak of. While construction labor unions can act and have acted as the 800 pound gorilla, in the previous reference they are clearly the pink elephant. *. For a few reasons.

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UIA commits to phasing out CO2 emissions in built environment

BD+C

The International Union of Architects (UIA), representing approximately 2.3 The historic declaration, presented on August 8th at the UIA World Congress in Durban, recognizes the urgency of the UIA and its member organizations, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), in committing to a truly sustainable and equitable future.

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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Green Building Law Update

In a widely accepted definition, Zero Waste is, The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”. No company should claim to be Zero Waste.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. In this article, we’re looking at the IIJA and its impact on opportunities for women in the industry.

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Making Construction Careers Appealing to Young People

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Building valuable long-term skills The European Union has earmarked 2023 as the European Year of Skills. At present, only 15% of those working in construction in the UK are women, with just 6% of the workforce having a disability and 6% being black, Asian or another minority ethnicity, says the CIOB.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It takes place at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square this year. You’ll develop leadership skills, realize career potential, and learn how to expand influence in a very welcoming environment. Presented by the National Electrical Contractors Association, the NECA Show is the premier trade show for the electrical industry.

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S.M.A.R.T. campus combines 3 schools on one site

BD+C

For many elementary school students, Agnew will be the only academic environment they know. Throughout the campus, outdoor spaces were treated as extensions of the indoor learning environments, accommodating flexibility and personalization. Social spaces double as educational environments, depending on teachers’ needs.

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