Under half of construction projects achieve sustainability goals

Under half of construction projects achieve sustainability goals

NBS (powered by Hubexo), a leading specification and product information platform for the construction industry, reveals further findings from its ‘Sustainable Futures’ report – a study aimed at understanding sustainability attitudes and protocols within the construction sector. The research found that despite motivation from most construction professionals to deliver sustainable outcomes, less than half manage to…

OSHA ‘Encouraged’ by Decline in Worker Death Investigations

OSHA ‘Encouraged’ by Decline in Worker Death Investigations

Fewer workers are dying from hazards where the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has focused its enforcement resources. Preliminary agency data show a decrease in fatalities the agency is mandated to investigate, including significant reductions in fatal injuries from trench collapses and falls, two of the leading causes of death among construction industry workers….

Building Safety Act awareness is rising

Building Safety Act awareness is rising

Awareness of the Building Safety Act and its implications is growing across the building services sector according to new research commissioned by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The industry-wide survey, carried out by AMA Research on behalf of the Association, reported that 88 per cent of respondents showed some awareness of the Act with…

How AI and Smart Systems are Creating a New Era for Facility Managers

How AI and Smart Systems are Creating a New Era for Facility Managers

Employee well-being is a top priority in modern workplaces, and smart building systems, including AI-integrated IoT devices, are revolutionizing how facility managers optimize indoor environmental quality (IEQ), operational efficiencies, and costs. These technologies offer significant benefits in valuation, tenant retention, and market competitiveness. 4 Economic Benefits of Sensor Technology Energy Savings — Sensor technology optimizes…

Property Maintenance in One Sweep

Property Maintenance in One Sweep

In today’s fast-paced property management landscape, facility managers face a constantly shifting set of responsibilities. Not only are they tasked with preserving property values and ensuring resident satisfaction, but also with adapting to new technological trends, tighter budgets, and higher turnover rates. The need for effective, streamlined processes and reliable partnerships is more essential than…