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In pursuit of acoustical equity

Construction Specifier

Therefore, WELL and Fitwel take acoustics into consideration; however, it remains a poorly understood indoor environmental quality (IEQ) parameter, and the lowest rated (referenced from ‘Green buildings and health,’ Global Environmental Health and Sustainability, vol. The question is, what is ‘acoustical equity’ and how does one achieve it?

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Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this

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Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this 0 dbarista Tue, 07/11/2023 - 10:44 Multifamily Housing Is the office-to-residential conversion really what’s best for our downtowns from a cultural, urban, economic perspective? Is conversion from office to multifamily really a good idea?

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Acquisitive RSK looks to raise £500m through stake sale

Construction Enquirer

RSK founder and CEO Alan Ryder said: “To fund this next stage of growth RSK will be undertaking a capital raise through a preferred equity instrument. ” Relevant investors may include the likes of pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, private equity investors and alternative capital providers.

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The growing moral responsibility of designing for shade

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As the effects of climate change play out across society, we will need to design cities, buildings, parks and more to increase shade equity. would need to plant 30 million trees to come close to closing these shade equity gaps. Sample capture of American Forests Tree Equity Score tool. The poorest neighborhoods in the U.S.,

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Ridge on acquisition trail after £40m investment

Construction Enquirer

Consultant Ridge and Partners is planning to expand following a £40m cash injection from private equity investor Horizon Capital. The consultant has recently grown from 577 people and £61m turnover in 2020 to 1,000 people and a forecast £105m in 2023 across its 12 UK offices.

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9 workplace design trends for 2023

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9 workplace design trends for 2023 0 qpurcell Fri, 05/05/2023 - 08:57 Office Buildings HOK Director of WorkPlace Kay Sargent and Director of Interiors Tom Polucci discuss the trends shaping office design in 2023. The notion of being in the office for five days a week, no longer exists,” said Polucci.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs.