Dim future for fluorescents and metal halides

Dim future for fluorescents and metal halides

Fluorescents and metal halides will be further marginalized in the lighting market with pending amendments to Canada’s regulations governing products containing mercury. Proposed new rules, which were posted on Dec. 24, 2022 for 75 days of public consultation, would block sales of fluorescent and metal halide lamps for general lighting purposes by 2027. As well,…

The skills revolution and the future of learning and earning

The skills revolution and the future of learning and earning

As companies and organizations in all sectors deploy new technologies—including automation and artificial intelligence—ensuring this evolution fosters shared, sustainable prosperity will likely hinge on how well societies prepare the workforces of tomorrow. Private- and public-sector leaders have a critical role to play in helping to create family-sustaining jobs, close skills gaps, and ensure tech-fueled growth…

Refurbishing Europe: Igniting opportunities in the built environment

Refurbishing Europe: Igniting opportunities in the built environment

Europe is facing an unprecedented energy crisis. Even though many governments have introduced support mechanisms in recent months, the average European household is still facing energy costs that are almost two times higher than the previous year—and prices are expected to remain considerably elevated than in past years for the foreseeable future. At the same…

Maintenance and operations: Is asset productivity broken?

Maintenance and operations: Is asset productivity broken?

After the challenges of the pandemic and its aftermath, business operations are now dealing with surging energy and input prices, unpredictable supply chains, and volatile demand. In this environment, operations leaders face increasing pressure to keep output high and costs down. That’s putting the spotlight on asset productivity programs designed to keep equipment humming at…

Office Workers Worldwide Increasingly Worry About IAQ, Sustainability

Office Workers Worldwide Increasingly Worry About IAQ, Sustainability

More than two in five (43%) surveyed office workers are very or extremely worried about their workplace’s indoor air quality (IAQ)—a seven-point increase over last year’s results, according to Honeywell’s third annual Healthy Buildings Survey. Furthermore, nearly three in four respondents (74%) express some degree of worry about their building’s IAQ. The study recently queried 2,500…

Surfing the Metaversity: The future of online learning?

Surfing the Metaversity: The future of online learning?

The definition of “on campus” is changing. The advancement of AR/VR technology in higher education is introducing a new learning experience and environment, and institutions are quickly adapting to change. There are compelling reasons to move into this space—more engaged hybrid learning, expanding enrollment and reach and leveraging content production across more students. Unlike current…