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Boston's Commitment to Equity

ENR Construction

In the historic Boston neighborhood of Nubian Square, a wellspring of revitalization is replacing blighted areas with innovative community developments that seek to clean up the environment and provide affordable housing. .

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U.S. Cities Tackle Energy Efficiency in 2021

Pro Builder

San Francisco, Washington and Boston rose to the top in the transportation policies category, which measured investments in efficient and sustainable vehicle fleets and infrastructure, among other efforts. The West Coast dominated the list of energy efficient cities with four California metros in the top 10.

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Digital Builder Ep 55: Sparking a Passion for Construction in Younger Generations 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In this episode they share interesting (and, in many ways, surprising) insights into how youth view the construction sector and how we can encourage them to join the fold.  From inside an Autodesk Technology Center Another cool thing about this episode was that it was filmed in the Autodesk Technology Center in Boston.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A study by Boston Consulting Group found that firms led by diverse management teams see higher revenues. For these reasons (and so much more), construction businesses must focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and ensure that every employee feels included and represented. Maggie Farrell , Diversity & HR Manager at S.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

As a result, the report anticipates that 2014 may be the year that many investors who have traditionally focused mainly on large established markets such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, will be expanding their focus to other cities in order to protect capital.

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5 ways ESG can influence design and create opportunities

BD+C

ESG reporting mechanisms that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, while looking through the lens of environmental stewardship, community impact, and corporate governance provide quantifiable, performance-based outcomes. The Hub on Causeway, Boston, Mass. These are the non-negotiable tenets of ESG. Photo courtesy Gensler 5.

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Have we reached the point when the AEC industry starts redesigning fast-food menu items?

PSMJ Resources

"Projects are being delayed or cancelled because lending institutions are placing unusually stringent equity requirements on new developments. This is even happening to financially sound companies with strong credit ratings," said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker.