‘The building industry knows that we should be designing climate-friendly buildings now, but unfortunately only a fraction of new properties are of the standard needed to meet our climate targets.’.
Chandos, as North America’s first and largest B Corp-certified commercial general contractor, exemplifies commitment to environmental sustainability and diversity in hiring, including at-risk youth and underrepresented groups.This approach not only reshapes business ethics but also strategically aligns with innovative industry practices like Integrated Project Delivery.. 2.
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) as a game-changer:.Tim Coldwell highlighted IPD, describing it as a collaborative framework where multiple partners (e.g., general contractors, architects, and various consultants) work under a single multi-party contract.This model ensures shared risks and rewards, which significantly enhances alignment and efficiency among stakeholders.
This approach, which Chandos advocates for, represents a shift towards more cooperative and integrated methods in the construction industry, promising better project outcomes and sustainability.. 3.Focus on community and inclusion:.
Through various initiatives, including the use of social procurement mechanisms and community benefit agreements, Chandos leverages its projects to provide social value.
These efforts are aligned with IPD principles by ensuring that projects not only meet technical specifications but also contribute positively to the communities involved.. 4.If you are a young woman starting out in architecture, being a woman shouldn’t stop you from pursuing your career.
It’s exciting and very creative.In this office, we get to do so many different things and work on so many different types of buildings.’.
* - Bryden Wood's female architects make up 54% of the architectural team, which is significantly higher than the Architects' Journal stats for AJ100 practices in 2019, which states the average to be 34%.Bryden Wood's female engineers make up 14% of the team, which is higher than the Women's Engineering Society's stats for 2018, which gives a figure of 12.37% female engineers in the UKSustainability has long been an integral part of our design approach.