In the United States, professionals in the Architecture, and Engineering, Construction (AEC) world has seen the ripple effects of the COVID-19 on the supply chain. In the past 6 or more months in the United States, construction materials have been in short supply, due to the slow down of global shipping operations and factory shutdownsContinue reading “Blog #21 – Innovative New Building Materials in the Wake of the COVID-19 Price Hike”
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Blog #20: 18 of the Most Influential African Women in the AEC World
In honor of Women’s History Month, and the ensuing celebration, I am highlighting 18 African woman leaders in the architecture, construction and infrastructure industries. Work Cited
Blog #19 9 Professional Associations for Women in Construction
This week, in the United States, Women in Construction are being recognized and celebrated. This is a National Association of Women in Construction-led (NAWIC) event. This year’s theme is to “Connect, Collaborate, Construct”. In other to connect and collaborate, we need to find communities of like minded people who want to do the same. SoContinue reading “Blog #19 9 Professional Associations for Women in Construction”
Blog #16 IKEA Is Selling $47,550 Tiny Houses
Drop everything! Yesterday, IKEA announced that they are selling customizable, mobile tiny house. The IKEA model is the BOHO XL. Escape Traveler is also selling another model ESCAPE ONE, starting at $52,900. The BOHO XL model starts at $47,550. Get a full list of the custom features, such as a washer/dryer combo, white stone countertops,Continue reading “Blog #16 IKEA Is Selling $47,550 Tiny Houses”
Blog #15: WTO Appoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
At long last, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization! I previously wrote about Okonjo-Iweala’s long campaign which that been thwarted by the previous US presidential administration. It’s fitting that she won the appointment in the month of February, which is Black History Month. Okonjo-Iweala makes Black History andContinue reading “Blog #15: WTO Appoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala”
Blog #14: We Created a 2021 ConstructionJane Calendar to Launch of MLK Day
Our team has been wanting to publish a diverse and inclusive ConstructionJane calendar for 2021, for some time now. We hit some snags and the work stood at a standstill, for some time. Although we are behind schedule, the calendar is now ready to launch! Luckily, this coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLKContinue reading “Blog #14: We Created a 2021 ConstructionJane Calendar to Launch of MLK Day”
Blog #13: World Toilet Day 2020
World Toilet Day Summit 2020
Blog #12: Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala & the US Presidential Election 2020
In the most unlikely of circumstances, the appointment of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the next head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is being affected by US presidential election and politics. If (when) confirmed, she will be the first African and first female chief of WTO. Who’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, you may ask? Well, unless you’veContinue reading “Blog #12: Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala & the US Presidential Election 2020”
Blog #11: Anti-African Racism In China in the Age of COVID-19
China’s response to COVID-19 leaves little to be desired. The world calls for accountability.
Blog #10: Africa’s 10 Most Powerful Women in Social Development & Architecture
Forbes released a list of Africa’s 50 Most Powerful Women on March 6, 2020. In honor of International Women’s Day today on March 8, 2020. I am highlighting the top 10 African women doing social development work on the African continent, in non-governmental capacity. I’m greatly aspired by these women! They are: 1. Graca Machel,Continue reading “Blog #10: Africa’s 10 Most Powerful Women in Social Development & Architecture”