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PTD Before Risk Assessment: A Historical Perspective

FDR Safety

It chronicles the foundations and evolution that brought those engaged in the practice of engineering and safety to the current state of PTD in one company. The advent of risk assessment for manufacturing in the late 1990s established the foundation for today’s PTD initiatives. Download The Article Here .

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

BD+C

Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. The resulting spaces can accommodate a diverse group of tenants.

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3 sustainable design decisions to make early

BD+C

Site Selection: The Foundation of Sustainable Design Choosing the right site is about more than just aesthetics; it's about environmental impact and long-term resiliency. Preserving natural features, to a feasible extent, is crucial, even in urban environments.

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12 Skills Every Successful Construction Project Manager Should Have

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Finally, trustworthy PMs create a solid foundation for their teams. Project managers need to keep a pulse on all projects that are going on at once, whether it is the laying out of the foundation or mapping the electrical and plumbing lines. At the end of the day, what’s in the foundation of a high-performing team? Builds Trust.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Innovative thinking, quick action and impressive regional cooperation enabled Arizona to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in creating a bold new opportunity for the First Solar site in Mesa,” Rogers said. “We Project Title: General Motors Technology Innovation Center. Photo: georgia.org.).

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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Home to four universities who have a strong track record of working with industry on biotechnological projects, Manchester provides a climate where innovation can grow and prosper. This—coupled with a large, stable talent pool and relatively low costs of operating and living—provides a winning formula for business innovation and investment.”.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. The BRAF-affiliated Wilbur Marvin Foundation (WMF) will own the office building. The approximately $30.5

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