The "built environment" as it is called is known for its caring and concerned approach to real estate development.

This week, a collection of more than 40 national organizations, industry leaders and trade associations joined to create the Healthy Workplaces Coalition, which will focus on advocating for healthier and safer buildings.

Through Capitol Hill, its goal is to "support and advance federal policy aimed at helping businesses and organizations better afford and implement health and safety improvements in workplaces and across the built environment—to benefit the health and well-being of employees, customers and the public."

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