Archinect - News2024-05-05T13:54:35-04:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150173051/skanska-redesigns-construction-site-protective-equipment-for-women
Skanska redesigns construction site protective equipment for women Antonio Pacheco2019-12-03T15:30:00-05:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6a/6a9f118c1ad2c08a1c0fca860fa7d9fd.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Construction and design behemoth <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/28262008/skanska-usa-building-inc" target="_blank">Skanska USA</a> has opted to create a full line of "Personal Protective Equipment" (PPE) designed to meet the particular needs of a rising cohort of women in the construction workforce. The equipment is being developed for these workers in order to "ensure their safety and provide an inclusive environment that promotes their wellbeing and success," according to the Skanska website. </p>
<p>As a starting point, Skanska has initially redesigned their construction safety vests and is aiming to reconsider additional items in the near future. </p>
<p>The move comes as the number of women in the construction industry surges. According to <a href="https://www.bls.gov/cps/cpsaat18.htm" target="_blank">Bureau of Labor Statistics</a> figures cited by Skanska, the number of women in construction roles has seen double digit growth in recent years, with the proportion of women in the construction workforce currently at 9.9%. </p>
<figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5f/5ff1a1409fd64a0f21518f6ef59fed0d.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5f/5ff1a1409fd64a0f21518f6ef59fed0d.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a><figcaption>Existing vests were critiqued and redesigned for improved functionality and safety. Image courtesy of Skanska.</figcaption></figure></figure><p>In a <a href="https://www.usa.skanska.com/who-we-are/media/constructive-thinking/launching-tailor-made-ppe-for-our-female-workforce-nationwide/" target="_blank">blog po...</a></p>
https://archinect.com/news/article/150035495/archinect-sessions-site-visit-exhibit-columbus
Archinect Sessions Site Visit: Exhibit Columbus Paul Petrunia2017-10-28T09:00:00-04:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/38/38gho1smjx61d91c.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>This week we're releasing a special, in-between, episode of <a href="http://archinect.com/sessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Archinect Sessions</a>. In this show we’re sharing some conversations recorded by Ken and Donna from <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/820149/exhibit-columbus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exhibit Columbus</a>, while visiting a selection of installations and local architectural masterpieces. Exhibit Columbus describes itself as an “annual exploration of architecture, art, design, and community created to celebrate Columbus’ extraordinary design heritage.” This inaugural exhibition opened on August 26th, and will continue until November 26th. We’ve covered Exhibit Columbus many times on on Archinect, including <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/149971254/no-sage-on-stage-exhibit-columbus-shines-loving-light-on-indiana-s-architectural-hotspot-on-archinect-sessions-83" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episodes 83</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/149986207/it-s-better-to-turn-on-than-to-fade-away-archinect-sessions-94" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">94</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150012972/machines-don-t-care-a-conversation-about-exhibit-columbus-s-student-built-structures" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">103</a> of Archinect Sessions. </p>
<p>If you plan on visiting Exhibit Columbus, make sure to grab a map and program from the Columbus Visitor’s Center, and check out the mobile app <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hear-here/id1265499995?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hear/Here</a> that uses geo-location to play commentary for each installation throughout the city. </p>
<p>Ken and Donna start their tour at the University Installations, an axis of five architecture school projects along a pubic pedest...</p>