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In pursuit of acoustical equity

Construction Specifier

Whether an organization wants their office to be occupied fulltime post-pandemic or to serve as a critical part of a hybrid working model, it has the potential to act as a ‘ great equalizer ’—a shared facility that is specifically designed to support employees’ work and overall well-being. The sound that actually exists.

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A New Era of Equity Is Blowing In

ENR Construction

US offshore wind energy projects aim to deliver a 21st-century model of environmental and economic justice in building a new American industry.

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US Offshore Wind Energy: A New Era of Equity Is Blowing In

ENR Construction

Projects aim to deliver a 21st-century model of environmental and economic justice in building a new American industry.

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Contractors May Benefit by Taking Equity in the Project They are Constructing

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Contractors may benefit in making a small equity investment in the projects they construct. In the past, it was not unusual for construction companies to make small equity investments in the projects they worked on. For example, a construction company building a power plant would take a 5% equity interest in the project.

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Serious Labs Accepts $5 Million to Develop VR Training

Construction Equipment

Serious Labs in Edmonton, Alberta, announced United Rentals and Brick and Mortar Ventures have invested $5 million in a Series A equity financing round to allow the company to continue its mission to develop innovative training solutions for heavy industry.

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The future of the 20-minute city

BD+C

The future of the 20-minute city 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/17/2023 - 14:20 Urban Planning Gensler's Stacey Olson breaks down the pros and cons of the "20-minute city," from equity concerns to data-driven design. They can be designed with principles rooted in sustainability, health and well-being, and social equity—or not.

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

BD+C

One of the hallmarks of Carole Wedge’s tenure at Shepley Bulfinch was her leadership as a role model for women in architecture and her enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. She led a new generation that achieved certification as a women-owned and led business.

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