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What propelled Barry Hersh, Head of Schack's MSRED Program, to receive two lifetime achievement awards? Gain insights into the distinguished career of Barry Hersh, renowned for his contributions to brownfield development, as he discusses the accolades, his journey, and the lasting impact on real estate education and sustainability at NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate. Read more on the Lifetime Achievement Interview with Barry Hersh in this article by Jake Granoff.

1. Consider Race- and Gender-Neutral Remedies Race- and gender-neutral approaches are a necessary component of a defensible and effective M/WBE program75 and the failure to seriously consider such remedies has been fatal to several programs.76 Difficulty in accessing procurement opportunities, restrictive bid specifications, excessive experience requirements, and overly burdensome insurance and/or bonding requirements, for example, might be addressed by KCMO without resorting to the use of race or gender in its decision-making. Effective remedies include unbundling of contracts into smaller units, providing technical support, and developing programs to address issues of financing, bonding, and insurance important to all small and emerging businesses.77 Further, governments have a duty to ferret out and punish discrimination against minorities and women by their contractors, staff, lenders, bonding companies or others. 2016 Kcmo Disparity reported

Emily Warren Roebling's story is a testament to the power of dedication and overcoming challenges. This remarkable woman stepped into a pivotal role during the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge when her engineer husband fell ill. Despite having no formal training, she took meticulous notes, managed resources, and even communicated with engineers, ensuring the project's continued progress. Roebling's story reminds us that success in construction is not limited by background, but by our willingness to learn and adapt. Key Takeaways: Overcoming Obstacles - with dedication and perseverance, we can overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. Learning Agility - a willingness to learn new skills and adapt to unforeseen circumstances is crucial for success in construction. Diversity and Inclusion - Roebling's story exemplifies the value of diversity and inclusion in the construction industry. Who are the inspiring construction leaders, past or present, who have influenced your career? #womeninconstruction #constructionmentor #constructionwomen

🎤🏗️ On Wednesday I’ll be discussing all things #productivity on major projects Constructing Excellence Conference 2024 A topic that needs no introduction as we are all striving for more productivity across the industry. However, we often one we struggle to replicate and tailor our learning consistently when we get it right, as well as trying to navigate the wider policy landscape. BUT there’s lots to great, practical things we can be doing across our: 🔹supply chain 🔹investing in digital and construction technologies 🔹growing our pool of diverse of talent and capability, 🔹setting up projects to deliver efficiently (e.g. risk based governance) And much more, which I’m sure will all be hot topics of debate. 🗣️ Really looking forward to the discussion with John Oliver James Franklin Karine Bartle Emma Whigham and to meeting others on the day. #construction #productivity #majorprojects #industrylearning #panel #debate #constructingexcellence

Senior Vice President of the WBC Research Center, Robin Ficke, shares key facts about Chicagoland's Economic Growth in 2023, including why Chicago's economy is the most diverse in the U.S. and how growth in professional and business services, coupled with significant growth in manufacturing, is fueling the region's $847B GRP. Read the recently published Chicago Business Bulletin, Year in Review 2023, here: https://bit.ly/433MpwC #chicagonews #economicdevelopment #chicagoland #economicgrowth

The Invest Northern Ireland Operational Excellence support helps companies improve their competitive advantage by increasing profitability and productivity. Read more below, to see if this would help your business in 2024!

Really looking forward to our 7th annual Houston Strategy & Pricing Forum! Check out the impressive lineup of speakers, and join us on October 2nd by registering in the link below. #SimonKucher #Pricing #Strategy #Houston

We're shining a spotlight on Melany Reyes, Kristal Craven and Chloe Henkel as they share their unique paths to impactful roles and shed light on the challenges, triumphs, and myths about obtaining a meaningful, fulfilling career in construction. Read more about their experiences and how they are blazing their own trails in our roundtable discussion here: https://lnkd.in/gCenwAJ3 #WomenInConstructionWeek #BuildingBetterTogether

Three uniquely different leaders from three uniquely different construction organizations. This is what the Leaders & Legends Speaker Series by the Construction Leadership Council brings for your benefit. You will receive 3 different insights into questions such as: - What led you to the type of work you do currently? When you look at your career, what would you say has been your single greatest accomplishment? - What are some of your key habits or traits that keep you on task and productive? - How do you typically handle decisions - especially the tough ones? Please consider coming for the discussion, coming for the networking, or coming for the lunch. Hope to see you there!

Why invest in Stratford? Stratford's City leadership has strategically invested in infrastructure and services that support innovation and economic growth. Large and small businesses benefit from numerous initiatives that sustain Stratford's growth and development. Visit investstratford.com to learn about the advantages of Stratford. #investStratford #CityofStratford #StratfordON