The construction industry has high numbers and rates of fatal and non-fatal, work-related injuries. Nearly 20% of all workplace fatalities in the U.S. occur in the construction industry, while construction workers represent approximately 7% of all U.S. workers. Designing out a hazard is the most reliable and effective way to protect workers.

Prevention through Design (PtD) is a concept that encourages architects and design engineers to consider the safety of construction and maintenance workers early in the design phase of a project.

Decarbonization of the built environment is a nationwide goal; it has been adopted by many states and municipalities. In Massachusetts, it is mandated by law and the recently-adopted Stretch Energy Code and Specialized Opt-In Code require compliance with a series of absolute metrics.

Propel your project success with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence — the defining 10 principles of design excellence. No matter your role as an architect, engineer, consultant, or owner, this presentation will examine how Framework principles apply across project lifecycle and advance progress toward a zero-carbon, healthy, just, resilient, and equitable built environment.

The General Services Administration (GSA) employs over 11,000 workers and manages about 8,700 federal and leased properties across the federal government. As with most agencies during the pandemic, GSA’s employees largely worked outside the office and have been operating in a more hybrid structure than before COVID, even with the shift back to the office in 2022.

A recent GAO Report (GAO-23-106200) found that federal office buildings continue to be chronically underutilized, leading to significant energy and cost implications.

Precast concrete is a durable material that is well known for its strength and resilience and ability to protect the lives, livelihoods, and lifestyles of people and communities. Part of that equation is contributing to safe and healthy spaces where occupants can live and work.

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Join the U.S. Green Building Council and industry experts for a discussion around the next iteration of the LEED green building certification system for new construction and existing buildings, LEED v5. As part of this new rating system, we have gathered a select group of project teams across diverse projects to provide critical feedback and support in shaping the system. USGBC intends to drive the built environment toward a low-carbon future that is equitable and resilient and promotes the wise, safe utilization of all resources.