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A Lawsuit Over Property Tax Assessments Reveals the Perils of Contracting Out Tech

Dwell

This, county officials have claimed, is the result of contracting out their property assessment process to an external contractor, Tyler Technologies , a Plano, Texas-based public sector software provider. But this is only one of several instances in which Tyler has been accused of poorly executing municipal contracts.

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BIG creates 3D-printed data storage device to be sent to the Moon

Deezen

It will store data from "governments, enterprise businesses, and leading NGOs " in outer space. Previously, Space X won a NASA contract to design a moon lander under the Artemis program , while UK company Metalysis won a contract to develop technology that turns lunar rock into oxygen for future habitation.

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The value of sustainable construction certification | News | Architonic

Architonic

Sustainable architecture and design both continue to rise in popularity in the private, commercial and public sectors. But individual companies and governments don’t altruistically reduce their carbon emissions simply for the health of the environment. They are also influenced by the health of their spreadsheets.

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UK construction news, government planning reforms

e-architect

Twinned with Keir Starmer’s announcement of changes to the legal challenge (judicial review) process, Government is clearly making efforts to unlock development. the Naturespace Great Crested Newt District Licensing regime). More thought needs to be given to a strategic approach which could make a genuine difference to NSIPs.“

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Six activist architects "whose actions help effect social change"

Deezen

Simultaneously, a global economic crisis, a housing crisis and the unashamed commerciality of the profession has given architects pause for thought," she continued. Although the building was repaired, Webb believed that large panel system (LPS) structures that dominated housing contracts were inherently unsafe.

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Urban Terrarium: Only Architect-Landscape Architect Collaboration Can Truly Delivery Biodiversity

Architizer

A 2022 report on the company at the center of the furor led to several lost contracts — since its publication, Hershey’s, PepsiCo, and more recently, Kellogg’s canceled orders. Of the increase, 65% was driven by city and local government projects, with state authorities and community groups next, and, finally, federal government commissions.

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Call for Architects: Win a Free Flight to Chicago for NeoCon 2022!

Architizer

The event is a much-anticipated opportunity to connect with designers from all over the country and to experience the latest innovations in design for the workplace, healthcare, hospitality, retail, education, public space, and government.