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The Current State of Staffing in the U.S.

The Receptionist

percent: millions of people lost their jobs, countless businesses closed their doors, and supply chain disruptions caused havoc for manufacturers and consumers alike. In just one year, the economy shrank by 3.5 While we have been steadily adjusting to our new social normal, the job market has remained out of sorts.

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Tradespeople wanted: The need for critical trade skills in the US

McKensey

US manufacturing and construction face a hiring crunch for skilled workers such as carpenters, electricians, welders, and plumbers. A few creative actions can help overcome gaps and boost performance.

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Here are 4 Sustainable Office Design Trends To Embrace In 2022

All Work

28% of this derive from operational emissions – the carbon omitted by powering, heating and cooling a building – while 11% is a by-product of embodied emissions which are produced through the extraction, transportation, manufacturing, and assembly of the materials used to build, fit out and furnish a building.

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Going In Circles? Good!

All Work

Architects and designers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, focusing on low-VOC, recycled materials, and reducing embodied carbon through reuse and modular construction. Designers encourage product manufacturers to include recycled content, lower VOCs, streamline manufacturing processes and track embodied carbon.

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Generative AI will lead to a threefold increase in greenhouse gases from data centres

Workplace Insight

The report, published by Morgan Stanley titled Global Data Centers: Sizing & Solving for CO2, suggests that the combined emissions from the construction of new facilities and their energy consumption will amount to around 2.5 However, the challenges faced by these regions differ.

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Practical Strategies To Design For The Planet

All Work

These metrics are leading to new demands on the design, engineering and construction sectors to align with these eco-centric commitments, especially reducing carbon emissions and conserving natural resources. Mycelium can be grown in containers that help manufacturers create specific shapes — used as acoustic panels and even flooring.

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From the Archives: The Bourgeoning Power of US Manufacturers Overseas

Success

Every manufacturer has his hands full to supply the home market, and many are not looking for foreign trade. In one case, we were promised five locomotives but have been able to secure only three, as the manufacturer said he could not afford to disappoint a needy and constant customer. Photo courtesy of SUCCESS magazine.