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A Surprising Tactic to Neutralize Workplace Conflicts
Brief One way to work with difficult colleagues is to think about what they were like when they were younger, allowing you to be more compassionate and generous toward them and opening up an avenue to collaborate more effectively, writes Liz Kislik. "But this...
Resilience Plans are Key to Risk Management
Brief It would behoove developers and their contractors to include resilience as a vital risk-mitigation measure, as the threats posed by climate change accelerate and the value of construction disputes in North America soars, write Jessica Mederson of law firm...
Cons of Using Gipave to Repair and Resurface Road Pavements
Brief Research into the use of a graphene-enhanced asphalt ‘supermodifier’ has found that the additional upfront cost is more than compensated for by the increased lifespan of the repaired surface. Insight Research into the use of a graphene-enhanced asphalt...
Got Toxic Team Members? Take an Empathetic Approach
Brief Overlooking the toxicity of team members can cause greater problems later, writes Steve Farber, who recommends leading with empathy and realizing that most toxic behavior is unconscious and may arise from personal problems or challenges. "No matter the root...
Why Reinforced Concrete Requires Attention to Detail
Brief Reinforced concrete is a famously durable construction material, but misconceptions and poor construction practices can lead to failure. Hee Yang Ng examines common design and construction situations that merit special attention to avoid structural failures...
3 Structural Lightweight Concrete Myths Examined
Brief Lightweight concrete can be a useful solution for weight and durability challenges, but despite a long history several misconceptions about the material endure. Ken Harmon examines three prevailing myths, beginning with the subject of water absorption and how...
4 Ways to Boost Employee Engagement with Diversity
Brief Increase involvement in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives by making it a topic at regular meetings, rewarding teams that complete DEI training and requiring everyone to participate in some ongoing workshops and seminars, write clinical psychologists...
3 Ways to Become the Person Everyone Relies on
Brief You can become the person everyone goes to when they need encouragement and motivation by seeking to understand those around you and being there for them when they face challenges, writes Dan Rockwell. "A go-to person provides unique value by seeing things that...
Study Finds Optimal Ratio of Nano-MgO for Concrete
Brief Researchers in India have found that adding no more than 4% magnesium oxide nanoparticles to concrete would considerably boost its durability by improving inhibition to porosity and fracture. Insight A paper published in Materials Today: Proceedings...