How many times have you heard the terms “self-care,” or “wellness” in the last week? You’re not dreaming it. With less time now more than ever to focus on personal wellbeing, more people are reflecting on the increased pressures in our world and how they are impacting health. Fortunately, nutrition and activity are two tangible […]
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It is legend that within the Smoky Mountains, there is a magic lake that humans cannot see. The Cherokee call it Atagahi, and it is said to heal all who enter its waters, but it is only accessible to the animals. Although the lake is forever barricaded from humans, on cool mornings you may be […]
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There’s a difference between a leader and a manager. For Superintendent Jeff Jones, that distinction extends from supporting his team on the jobsite to empowering them to be involved in the community. “You can never be in a position of authority until you learn to serve,” Jones said. “Learning to be a good servant is […]
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Television host Fred Rogers used to say that in times of crisis we should all look for the helpers. On healthcare projects across the country, Robins & Morton project teams saw firsthand what it meant to be a helper as COVID-19 descended upon the nation. Doctors, nurses and hospital staff began working unimaginable hours to […]
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February is American Heart Month and while the heart is nicknamed the ticker, caring for it often correlates more with the clock than we may recognize. Between the demands of personal obligations and workplace commitments, it seems that finding time to prioritize health often takes a backseat to our perception of the more deadline-driven demands […]
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Growing up, Ryan Van Dyke thought he’d follow his family into the medical field. He’d always felt a deep calling to serve, and in his youth, he believed that the manifestation of that calling would be to heal others like his grandmother and father. That was his plan when he began his freshman year at […]
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At a time in the AEC industry where workforce challenges are ever-present, there have been several efforts that have proven most effective in recruiting top talent into the industry, one of which is mentorship. A program that has been particularly successful in attracting the interests of young people on a national level is the ACE […]
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