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Digital Builder Episode 73: Behind the Track Look at the F1 Grand Prix in Vegas

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We basically had 11 and a half months roughly from the start of foundations of the pit building until when the race had to start," recalled Cliff. Focusing on continuous improvement As Director of VDC, Cliff is big on tech and innovation; and for this project, he said that they had to push the envelope around innovation and learning.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

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Multiple studies have shown that diverse teams are more innovative and perform better. For these reasons (and so much more), construction businesses must focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and ensure that every employee feels included and represented. Maggie Farrell , Diversity & HR Manager at S. Wilson & Co.

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

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In fact, organizations that focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion tend to be more profitable, have higher retention rates, and be more innovative. The week itself is building the foundation for more inclusion. . It is not exclusively about representation, but also about equity and inclusion. Focus on the few.

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Surfing the Metaversity: The future of online learning?

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This shift will require an innovative approach to the design of both physical and virtual space and may drive a future state where architecture resembles game design. This content will become a foundation for more meaningful, long-term development. Southwestern Oregon Community College Metaversity.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda. He was like, ‘I can really do something because there are so many capable people who are willing to collaborate and innovate.’” The Prize of Innovation. Let’s talk about how we can spur innovation, creativity, and different things that just haven’t happened in this industry.”.

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UrbanTech NYC Will Support Building Smart And Sustainable Cities

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The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has launched UrbanTech NYC , a comprehensive program to help entrepreneurs and innovators address New York City’s most pressing urban challenges in sectors such as energy, waste, transportation, agriculture and water. Source: UrbanTech NYC.

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FEATURE STORY: The Cultural Roots Of High-Tech Growth

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A white paper recently released by the Kauffman Foundation finds that Kansas City and other areas viewed as “new” startup high-tech hubs actually are benefitting from many years of nurturing a local culture of entrepreneurship. billion in equity. Photo: Rockymountaininnosphere.org.). By Jonathan Sanders. Their study was based on U.S.