We live in a time of increasing urban growth, and it’s estimated that by 2050, nearly 70% of the world’s population will live in cities. While cities offer many benefits, they pose environmental challenges.
Located in Iowa City, the GuideLink Center provides immediate care for individuals facing emotional, mental health, and substance abuse challenges. It offers a much-needed alternative to jails and emergency rooms in crises and helps individuals access follow-up resources.
If you are planning your first building project, architecture and construction contracts are likely new territory. Contracts can feel tedious—and even intimidating—but reviewing them clarifies the roles, responsibilities, and rights of everyone involved in your project.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) refer to policies and practices that welcome people of different backgrounds and ensure they have the support they need to succeed. In recent years, especially since the pandemic, many organizations have placed a greater emphasis on DEI initiatives.
The first year in a new building can present challenges. Between punch list items, warranties, and commissioning, there is plenty on your plate as you settle into your new environment. You are likely ready to get back to your normal operations.
A change to Iowa’s bidding laws went into effect in July 2022. Previously, publicly funded projects used a design-bid-build or Construction Manager Agent (CMA) project delivery method. Now, public entities have the option to hire a Construction Manager at-Risk (CMR).
Associate principal and architect, Lyndley Kent, AIA, has been appointed to the 2023 National AIA Committee on the Environment Leadership Group (COTE LG).
Created by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), Just is a “nutrition label” that measures an organization’s commitment to equity and social justice. It is a voluntary program that allows organizations to assess their operations and disclose how they treat their employees and where they make financial and community investments.
