Tag: Science
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Behavioral Science Meets Construction: Insights from Whistle Rewards
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, Aarni Heiskanen hosts Drew Carter, CEO of Whistle Rewards, and Dr. Laurel Newman, a behavioral scientist, to discuss instant rewards for driving behavioral change in construction. Laurel shares her psychology background and academic career, studying how the environment influences behavior. Drew introduces himself as a data scientist,…
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Join: Computer Science Meets Construction
Increasingly, projects need to be optimized to create the most value for their clients and users. With the fragmented nature of project teams, decisions can be lost, communication sporadic, and information disjointed. In addition, the rapid pace of innovation means that it’s difficult – if not impossible – for architects and engineers to be aware…
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Why a Good Chair Cushion Matters: The Science of Sitting
Hundreds of thousands of years ago, our species spent most hours of the day standing, running, hunting and gathering. Naturally, because upright movement was integral to our survival, there weren’t too many club-toting cavemen who sat in the bush for a 9-5 desk job. Fast forward to our modern day and a large majority of…