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The Pros and Cons of an Engineering Degree In Today’s Environment

Construction Marketing

The Atlantic is not the only publication raising an alarm: as far back as last year, The Washington Post quoted an influential study that concludes that shortage in science, technology, engineering, and math “is a myth.”

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Blowin' in the Wind Upheld by Washington Supreme Court

Green Building Law Update

In a case important beyond the State of Washington, the State’s highest court expressly acknowledged the dynamic tension of balancing the competing interests of the ecology versus generating electricity, coming down on the side of electricity, all be it renewable energy from wind turbines. ” RCW 80.50.010.

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Skanska’s office, Portland, Ore.

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Capturing a Treasure Trove of Data Insights With Digital Twin

Construction Business Owner

He is a strong advocate for owners, striving to eliminate the costly duplication of efforts in project execution, and move closer to the ideal built environment consisting of true buildable design followed by an IoT-enabled digital twin deliverable. He began his career 20 years ago as a technical production architect and project manager.

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AIA and NIBS Launch Building Research Information Knowledgebase

Construction Business Owner

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A 360-degree classroom highlights Washington State University’s new academic innovation hub

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The Spark, Washington State University’s (WSU) new 83,295-sf high-performance digital classroom building, provides the campus with a network of flexible, technology-enabled learning environments.

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Construction Safety: Protect Workers, Increase Operational Efficiency

Construction Business Owner

Packed with actionable insights and easy-to-implement strategies, this guide will help you create a safer, more efficient construction environment. Learn to identify and mitigate risky driver behaviors, streamline regulatory compliance and enhance team communication through shared data. Fill out the form on this page to download the e-book.

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