How regenerative design is driving AEC industry innovation

How regenerative design is driving AEC industry innovation

Regenerative design examines how buildings and products can be designed to minimize their environmental impact and improve the health of ecosystems. It is the next step in sustainability and was the topic of a recent LinkedIn Live with Sean Quinn, HOK’s director of Regenerative Design, and Microsoft’s JoAnn Garbin, director of Innovation within CO+I Advanced…

OT Cybersecurity to Intensify in 2023

OT Cybersecurity to Intensify in 2023

Securing legacy assets and worker training lead efforts to protect the manufacturing environment. As smart manufacturing technologies are increasingly implemented and begin to mature, new and increased cybersecurity challenges have emerged beyond device-level IT risks. Termed “operational technology” or OT cybersecurity, this field refers to the security and safety of industrial environments, and it is…

Faces of Facilities: Ty Dupass from the Community College of Philadelphia

Faces of Facilities: Ty Dupass from the Community College of Philadelphia

As a native New Yorker, Ty Dupass considers the September 11th tragedy a “pivotal moment” in his career and is particularly proud of his degree in fire science, which he has “dedicated to the service persons and civilians who lost their lives on 9/11.” Dupass currently serves as Director of Environmental Services and Life Safety…

An Overview of NFPA 110

An Overview of NFPA 110

Emergency power generators are an integral component in many fire and life safety systems. For this reason, NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, is referenced by many of the most widely used codes and standards. NFPA 110 addresses performance requirements for emergency and standby power systems. These systems provide an alternate source…

One-window guide for EV charger grants opens

One-window guide for EV charger grants opens

Prospective investors in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment can now look to a one-window guide of the grants available through various Canadian government programs. The new online reference hub has been design ed to steer businesses, not-for-profit groups and municipalities to applicable options coordinated by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) or designated…

3 Tips for Sustainable Landscaping Around Buildings

3 Tips for Sustainable Landscaping Around Buildings

Not every region in the country gets freezing temperatures and snow during winter, but even if your facility is located up north, it’s never too early to start thinking about landscaping. Whether it be planted trees or shrubs, or colorful flower beds, adding professional landscaping around a property or building is going to make a…