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10 spaces that are no longer optional to create a great workplace

BD+C

Quiet Zone or Tech-Free Zone Designating zones just for quiet work (no phone calls!) office, we have a quiet zone at one end of our floorplate near the leadership area. Alternative Individual Workspace Employees at the most innovative companies work beyond their desks. Verizon at The Hub, Boston, Mass.

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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’ve got you covered with this month’s roundup of stories related to construction technology, labor, seasonal safety issues, innovative new projects and more. AGC Uses Targeted Ads to Try to Prevent Work Zone Crashes. The AGC aims to increase work zone safety this summer with targeted advertising. Where Are All the Builders?

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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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Boston’s Plan to “Be Blue”

PSMJ Resources

Here in Boston, home of PSMJ’s headquarters, it’s looks as though she’s right. Urban farming, which is one example of “being blue”—along with genetically engineered architecture—is set to expand in almost every part of Boston under a new zoning law. Farmers make good neighbors and better our communities.

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Bridging the Future of Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young Changemakers 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

To alleviate the labor shortage and sustain the future of the industry in the long-term, construction needs to attract a new generation of passionate, diverse, and innovative professionals. I decided to create a submission for this challenge because I felt inspired to get out of my comfort zone and try something new.

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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction

Pro Builder

The prevalence of traditional building practices and a lack of innovation and industrialization have negatively affected productivity and growth for decades, leading to massive inefficiencies that persistently drive project delays and increase costs while decreasing margins. Innovation. To improve health and safety . Construction.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

tech hubs, Silicon Valley, Boston, New York City and other areas certainly come to mind. However, technology companies are realizing that to be truly global, they need to tap innovation at more locations and in new high-growth markets. When you think of U.S. Pittsburgh, PA is a Top-ranked Tech City. Smith Micro has received $1.8