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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. Today, governments and private entities are increasingly implementing environmental regulations and incentives that reward companies for adopting sustainable practices.

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Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification

GCP Applied Technologies

Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. While any good ready mix plant must strive to turn a profit, they're now also tasked with a triple bottom line that addresses not only economic prosperity, but social equity and environmental responsibility. michael.delros…. Fri, 11/02/2018 - 19:24. November 02, 2018.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs. The developer may also be responsible for arranging to finance the project, which can consist of a combination of equity and debt. You must secure financing for the project.

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3rd annual Construction Inclusion Week begins October 16-20

BD+C

In addition to engaging with Construction Inclusion Week content during the week, firms are encouraged to partner with local non-profits and to participate in community engagement events focused on education, wellness, and shelter initiatives encouraging firms to partner with local non-profits in their communities.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In fact, organizations that focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion tend to be more profitable, have higher retention rates, and be more innovative. We also specialize in technically complex and sustainable projects. . It is not exclusively about representation, but also about equity and inclusion. Focus on the few.

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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Sustainable building. How to Exceed Project Profit Margins by Leveraging Data & Workflows. As such, construction managers and planners are often pressured to constantly maximize profitability. . Return to class topics > Sustainable building. Speaker: Myrrh Caplan, Sustainability Director, Skanska USA.

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7 Construction Industry Truths Made Clear at Autodesk University

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Sustainable construction can make good business sense. The “why” behind having good data is clear—making good decisions to empower better project outcomes and profitability. Sustainable construction can make good business sense. Modern construction cost management relies on connected workflows. Watch the full video > 6.