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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project

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He collaborates with organizations supporting diversity, equity and inclusion , and champions inclusive hiring in his team so all people have a seat at the table. Relevant: Identify the “why” of an idea — its benefits to the construction project, the project owner and the general contractor. Why does it matter to the task?

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AU 2022 Is Back In Person and We Want to Hear from You

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Our call for proposals is now open, and you can share your expertise, ideas, and insights by submitting to be one of our construction session speakers. Advancing the Industry: What programs are you building to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the construction industry? Looking for Inspiration for your Proposal?

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Addressing Labor Shortages Through DEI: Overheard in the Big Room  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs and practices help build a stronger and more resilient workforce to weather the labor shortage. . Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Definition According to the Pros . Innovative ideas come from people from all walks of life. This is most likely not new news to you.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at PENTA Building Group

Autodesk Construction Cloud

He also leads PENTA’s diversity committee, which focuses on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company. It saves time not having to open up different software to review, resolve or communicate an issue. New ideas and innovative solutions to the challenges we currently face are the way to accomplish that.

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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

You’ll also hear bright ideas for helping teams successfully ease into new ways of performing quantity takeoff. Solutions like Photos and Progress Tracking workflows enable you to better monitor how projects are doing, so you always have an idea of the work that’s been completed and what needs to be done. .

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Digital Builder Ep 27: 3 Key Takeaways on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

He continues, “The IIJA also includes proposals that have diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics built into them. A lot of that work involves project management software,” remarks Jimmy. Our clients will often use drones to keep track of materials or to get a better idea of the land that they’re going to be working on.”.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Vince DiPofi, PE, CEO at SSOE Group

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We can have great ideas on what we think we need to do, but if it doesn’t help the client or add value, then there’s no point in doing it. Candice Harrison was recently brought on as your Corporate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; please share about SSOE’s commitment to DEI. That’s important.

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