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 (CMAR).
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.
The pandemic presented higher education with unprecedented challenges. After years of remote learning, universities are looking to re-engage students and rebuild campus culture.
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term to describe the range of differences in brain functions. It asserts that there is no one type of brain and that everyone has different ways of learning, communicating, and processing information.
Energy performance is one of the most important aspects of a building project. Heating and cooling costs are some of the largest expenses of building ownership, so the decisions you make during the design process can have a long-term impact on your bottom line.
