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▲ ACE Mentor Program
“ Alongside this fundamental aspect of my role , I would say I ’ m able to blend my passion for communities , and for getting involved with projects and programs . The YMCA of Middle Tennessee for example , which provides a unique community resource , supporting residents ’ wellbeing through healthy living , youth development and social responsibility initiatives , is our largest pro bono project ever undertaken in North America . Additionally , the opportunity to engage with our teams and help develop talent and future leaders is an aspect of my role I particularly enjoy .”
Each year Turner & Townsend produces its International Construction Market Survey report , which provides data from 91 global markets about construction costs and trends . “ Our clients love this report ,” Lisa elaborates . “ It provides trend-driven research , up-to-date data and complements some of the other information we give to our clients . From the recent report , I found some of the key findings interesting and some not surprising . Six of the world ’ s top ten most expensive cities are here in the US , which reflects strong economic recovery and demand , particularly for advanced manufacturing and data center construction .
“ New York being the world ’ s most expensive city ; there ’ s maybe no surprise there , but with an average cost of $ 5723 per square meter , it is up five percent compared with 2023 . Cost escalation in the city is being partly driven by buoyed demand
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