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What Is Embodied Carbon And Why Does It Matter In Workspace Design?

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But without minimising embodied carbon in things like construction materials, we’re much less likely to achieve the goals set out in COP26. Building and construction are responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions , according to research. transportation. transportation. degrees celsius. What is embodied carbon?

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Janey Construction Selects Wellness Workdays to Foster Employee Well-Being and a Resilient Workforce

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A ,2020 study found that 83% of construction industry workers have experienced moderate to severe mental health concerns. Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of behavioral health and wellness coaching for the construction industry, for more than 20 years, announces its partnership with Janey Construction.

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Can’t We All Just Get Along?

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Wildlife corridors Wildlife corridors, such as bridges, overpasses, culverts, tunnels and fencing, are being integrated into highway and road construction. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration , there are between 1 and 2 million vehicle-wildlife collisions in the U.S. According to 2008 data from the U.S.

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Climate Protection Could Soon Be Part of Your Employee Benefits Package

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“As a CEO, I hold the belief that climate protection is not merely an environmental concern, but it also has significant implications for our business,” notes Jon Morgan , co-founder and chief editor of Venture Smarter , a consulting firm that specializes in helping startups and small businesses scale and grow.

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Press Release: Wellness Workdays Offers SellingWellness - A Workplace Wellbeing Certification for Benefits and HR Professionals

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A Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, we have earned industry recognition, and best practices awards for our clients, including New Balance, Turner Construction, Skanska, Brown University, The Maine Department of Transportation, Rockland Trust Bank, The Maine Bankers Association, Merck KGaA, and Harvard Business School.

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Mandatory Overtime 101

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In some industries such as healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing, mandatory overtime is common practice. For example, fatigue and stress can lead to mistakes and errors, which can be dangerous in jobs such as healthcare, transportation, or construction. Mandatory overtime can have both positive and negative impacts.

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The business case for the retrofit of existing buildings keeps getting stronger

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A 2022 survey by the US architects trade body the AIA concluded that “for the first time in 20 years, renovation has overtaken new construction in architectural billings in the US.” And it’s a global trend. Fit for the future The proponents of a retrofit-first approach even include some property firms.