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The UP Companies Receives 2018 MOKAN Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Award

Posted by | Dec 6, 2018 | 0 |

The UP Companies (UPCO) was honored on Nov. 16 with a Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Award from MOKAN, a St. Louis-based advocate organization and facilitator for the inclusion of minority and women-owned businesses on construction projects. The award is presented annually to an individual or organization in the construction industry that demonstrates dedication and commitment to diversity in the workplace and the inclusion of minority and women workers.

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theMART, the largest building to receive Fitwel Certification

theMART, the largest building to receive Fitwel Certification

Posted by | Dec 6, 2018 | 0 |

theMART also represents the first certification achieved under Fitwel’s Multi-Tenant Whole Building Scorecard for workplaces. The iconic and historic building now includes strengthened operational and design features that support a healthy environment for its hundreds of tenants. The Fitwel Certification System is the leading global health certification that optimizes buildings to support occupant health.

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Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush dies at the age of 94

Posted by | Dec 5, 2018 | 0 |

“Since 1961 when the first version of the accessibility standard was published, the building safety community has been heavily involved in ensuring buildings are safe and accessible for all,” said Code Council Board President William R. Bryant, MCP, CBO. “The Code Council, our members and our partners are grateful to President Bush for his long and enduring support of our mission and our community.”

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SVA Architects moves to larger San Diego office

SVA Architects moves to larger San Diego office

Posted by | Dec 5, 2018 | 0 |

SVA Architects is pleased to announce that the firm has signed a long-term lease in San Diego County. Robert Simons, AIA, President of SVA Architects, states, “It’s been a very exciting season of growth at SVA.  This summer, the Santa Ana office also moved to a larger space.  And shortly prior to that, our Oakland office moved to a larger, very modern space in the Uptown District.”

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AIA and Avitru prepare future architects with free access to MasterSpec®

AIA and Avitru prepare future architects with free access to MasterSpec®

Posted by | Dec 4, 2018 | 0 |

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is joining forces with Avitru to help members of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) obtain the specification skills they need to be successful in the workplace. Beginning today, AIA is providing AIAS members with a free license to the cutting-edge specification tool: MasterSpecⓇ. By using the technology, students will develop the critical specification skills they need to be practicing architects.

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AIA Releases “Guides for Equitable Practice”

AIA Releases “Guides for Equitable Practice”

Posted by | Dec 4, 2018 | 0 |

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the University of Minnesota are helping shape architecture firm culture by releasing the first three chapters of the “Guides for Equitable Practice” to AIA members November 29. AIA sponsored the development of the guides to help educate architects and firms on best practices for equity, diversity and inclusion principles and to provide strategies for incorporating the values into architectural practice.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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