Exploring sustainable grocery refrigeration systems

Exploring sustainable grocery refrigeration systems

  In recent years, the grocery industry has seen an unprecedented demand for online shopping. To meet the needs of consumers making the switch to online shopping, many retailers are choosing to expand their warehouses and for grocers that means expanding their refrigerated warehousing. As the footprint of refrigerated warehouse space and infrastructure grows it’s…

COVID-19 Task Force Recommends Air Quality Upgrades

A nongovernmental task force recently recommended that building owners begin taking four steps to address SARS-CoV-2 infection risks in schools and workplaces: verifying building systems are performing as designed, increasing outdoor air ventilation, upgrading air filtration, and deploying portable air cleaners where needed. The Lancet COVID-19 Commission’s Task Force on Safe Work, Safe School, and…

The food industry needs to step up on protecting forests

The food industry needs to step up on protecting forests

In July, Ben and Jerry’s — one of the world’s largest ice cream brands — announced that it is committing to ensure all of its packaging, including the 1 million pint containers for ice cream it produces every day, doesn’t come from wood fibers sourced from the world’s most vital forest ecosystems. The policy —…

Lighting design engineers look at LED lighting advancements in K-12 schools

Lighting design engineers look at LED lighting advancements in K-12 schools

  Today, LED lighting is often required in most new and renovation projects. Besides offering the obvious reductions in energy consumption and maintenance, LED systems continue to provide new and additional benefits. Previous leaps in the evolution of lighting technologies, outweighed the sacrifices that always came with its use. However, pre-electric times aside, the improved…

Better design with a “brain break”

Better design with a “brain break”

During the design process, there aren’t necessarily opportunities to implement “brain breaks,” brief moments to take a purposeful pause from the task at hand and refocus before returning to work. We are typically required to swiftly understand our clients’ goals and bring design to life on a timely schedule. In March 2020, that changed as…

Continuous Progression

Continuous Progression

  Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is often underestimated in its value to both recipients and employers. Though a worthwhile pursuit in any field, it is in constantly developing sectors such as facilities management where this upskilling practice provides immediate, and consistent value. CPD can be broadly defined as the ongoing learning activities professionals engage in…