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AIASF Equity by Design to launch 2018 Equity in Architecture Survey

BD+C

AIA San Francisco (AIASF) and the Equity by Design Committee, launched the third national Equity in Architecture Survey on February 12, 2018. Building upon the survey conducted in 2016, the third survey will further advance the national movement for equitable practice in the profession.

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There are More than 40 Million People in Modern Slavery

Green Building Law Update

In a conversation I had with Barry Giles, a true green building pioneer, in 2018, he said, “to truly regard sustainable buildings in a holistic manner, it’s our obligation to start with the supply chain serving the construction industry.”. But today’s ESG statements are only a very small step.

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Brokers look forward to a commercial real estate market that mirrors 2018’s solid results

BD+C

They are buoyed by strong consumer and business confidence, steady employment growth, and the anticipation of available debt and equity liquidity. Commercial real estate brokers are optimistic about their industry’s growth prospects for 2019, according to a poll of brokers that Transwestern released last month.

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Modern Slavery Exists and We Must Stop It Now

Green Building Law Update

Moreover, the new Standard will have direct application with the enactment of the Commonwealth of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act , which was introduced to the Australian Parliament at the end of June, and follows enactment of the New South Wales Government’s Modern Slavery Act 2018. These modern enactments by government are only a small step.

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Aiming High, Greenbuild 2018 Closes with New Initiatives, Updates

Contractor Magazine

Looking to raise the global Living Standard, USGBC gathered in Chicago to explore the connection of the built environment to climate change, health, human rights and equity.

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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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Margaret Whelan on How Capital Is Fueling Innovation

Pro Builder

PRO BUILDER: You mentioned that 2018 was an inflection point for capital investment in the construction industry. There’s a lot of interest from public equity investors in financing the growth of innovative construction-related companies and the outsized returns that are achievable when done successfully. . On the flip side, U.S.