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Our greatest asset is our people. ✨   Read about how we have created an environment where our team members enjoy their work and feel supported in our new blog. Link: https://lnkd.in/eR_SsySV   #CarrollEstates #LeadingDevelopers #Property #Construction #Dublin #NewHomes #NewDevelopments #50years #Anniversary #Familybusiness

Let's celebrate the people that build our future every day and especially during #NationalConstructionAppreciationWeek. Together with our dedicated brokers and clients in #Construction, we #SeeRiskDifferently. #ConstructionInsurance #BuildTheFuture

What factors do you believe have shaped your current organisational culture? A recent conversation with a diverse panel from the government and insurance sectors during our navigator event prompted me to reflect on this. The organizational culture of Roffey Park Institute is likely shaped by its founding values and history. Learn more about Roffey Park Institute's history here: https://lnkd.in/eX3J_PPj Roffey Park Institute #organisationaldesign #organisationdesign 

Brilliant to see the confirmed commitment by organisations supporting the transition to a net zero carbon economy by 2050, which requires close collaboration across value chain members and integrated decision-making for sustainability. https://lnkd.in/dYrw6kKv

There is no doubt about the contributions of Pliny and Gail and the Center for Maximum Building Potential. But the article fails to mention the roots - Energy Star (named after the Capitol of the Lone Star Republic where it was created )and how that morphed into the nation’s first green building program - long before the USGBC. That goes all the way back to the early 1980s and it’s a great story that needs to be told as well. UT School Of Architecture Professor Paco Arumi, as well as city councilmember Roger Duncan, need mention for their foundational research and support. Long story short Energy Star was a brain child of many - including a few volunteer UTSOA graduate students (such as myself) , local design professionals (such as LM Holder III), city employees, environmental activists (such as T Paul Robbins), and Paco Arumi‘s DEROB (the Dynamic Response of Buildings) energy analysis program from the late 70's early 80's. Thanks to the inspirated thinking and guidance of these folks many learned and promoted the concept of "demand-side management" (where the cheapest kilowatt is one never needed in the first place, for example) and applied that to Austin's electricity as well as water consumption. When we wanted to bring the building community into the fold to reduce the amount of waste ending up in our landfills (a larger percentage of which came from deconstruction, demolition and new building), the Energy Star program name was no longer fitting and it got changed to "Green" Building. THAT is more of the whole story of how the Green Building movement got started in North America!

THE CONSTRUCTION APOSTLES: Are you?: ✅ A leader in your sector of the construction industry ✅ Tired of the status quo ✅ Sitting on some progressive and game changing ideas that could be implemented to get us out of the pickles (housing and labour shortage, zoning and planning delays, etc…) we find ourselves in today ✅ Looking to connect with other like-minded individuals ✅ Willing to “play” full out ✅ Open to discourse and debate ✅ Want to move from spectator to participant If any of of these or the contents I’ve shared in the video resonate with you:
 I am organizing a dinner on Thursday October 5th, 2023 (location to be announced) with 12 high-level industry leaders. Hence the play on the apostles. I have 2 spots left. Don’t delay. This is your chance at being present on what I predict will produce summit-like results. DM me. I also have a secret endeavour o will share with all attendees that is sure to rock our industry of its foundation. Or at the very least shatter a crack through it. The only way you can benefit from any of this is if you’re present. And the best way to achieve that is to act now. DM me! #community #construction #constructionindustry #constructorsguild

The Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) strategic plan is now available! Read it at https://lnkd.in/ghKf7G4T. During the 50th anniversary of the state building code in 2023, BCD implemented its new strategic plan following a collaborative process between leadership, staff, and our stakeholders. The strategic planning process highlighted several themes and areas of focus for the division. We are committed to taking on these challenges and adapting to meet the changing needs of our customers. As we move into the start of our next 50 years our staff is prepared to improve on our vision of creating the foundation for safe, efficient, affordable buildings in Oregon. Over the next year, we will look to improve internal and external communication, collaborating with our stakeholders to break down silos and convene appropriate groups to help address cross-sectional and cross-divisional issues to better serve the construction industry. We will continue our commitment to training and education, to help ensure a talented and efficient workforce. #OregonBCD #BuildingSafety #BuildingCodes #StrategicPlanning

Here’s a suggestion for Network Rail: Save the cost of demolishing the existing bridge by leaving it. And build a new accessible bridge further down the platform for presumably the same cost of the new bridge you are planning to build anyway. Conservation and cost effective. No brainer?

Parks are just as important as roads and bridges! According to the National Recreation and Parks Association's (NRPA) 2024 Agency Performance Review, revenue to operating expenditures (cost recovery) is around 25.2%. But do you know how your own agency is performing? Are you tracking your data and using key performance indicators (KPIs)? Gain insights and participate in NRPA's research to improve the quality of life for all! #parks #leadership #nrpa

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