£557m government investment for public buildings to switch to cleaner energy
More public buildings and businesses will benefit from over half a billion pounds in government funding to help reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions. Schools, pools, and hospitals will be supported to make energy efficient upgrades, with over £557 million...
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Faced with the onerous responsibility of Scope 3 emissions reporting and an ever-increasing need for the highest levels of environmental governance, facility managers must become more knowledgeable about the waste their organisations and supply chains create. This is...
How to Improve Business Continuity Through Employee Disaster Preparedness
Natural disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity, and areas that haven’t experienced disaster events in the past are now facing unprecedented levels of risk. In 2023 alone, the U.S. experienced a staggering 28 separate disaster events, each costing at least...
Is the future workforce on hold?
Fifty-seven per cent of UK employers have stated that they are now hiring less graduates than last year. This comes as recent figures from job search engine Adzuna show that graduate positions have dropped nearly a third across the UK (twice the amount of all job...
Facilities Managers to Lead the Charge in Expanding EV Charging Stations
Facilities managers need to understand occupant needs and in-house resources to ensure successful charging station installations The United States has set a lofty goal of having 50 percent of all vehicles sold be net-zero emitters of greenhouse gases by 2030. The...
HVAC Innovations to Help Achieve Net Zero and Decarbonization Goals
As healthcare facilities continue to modernize their HVAC systems, a concern has cropped up around making them more sustainable. There are two concepts that surround this concern: Net Zero and decarbonization. Net Zero is an overall goal of reaching zero emissions...
Five bold moves to quickly transform your organization’s culture
When business leaders think about culture transformation, they could do worse than look to Taylor Swift’s country–pop hit “You Belong with Me,” which offers a cautionary tale about relationships and sticking with the one who appreciates you most. The data show that,...
Toronto and Vancouver nurture mortgage tech
Mortgage tech is the top draw for venture capital in the tech sector in Toronto and Vancouver, contrasting with a heavier investment emphasis on software as a service (SaaS), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in U.S. markets. JLL’s newly released...
Keeping outdoor workers cool this summer
As the temperatures rise, many maintenance workers spend their days doing their jobs outside. Keeping outdoor workers safe and productive in the hot summer months is crucial by ensuring they are properly outfitted and protected from sun exposure. Stay informed about...
California proposes $1.7 billion for climate disclosure law
California Governor Gavin Newsom revised his 2024-2025 state budget proposal to include $1.7 billion to fund the state’s corporate climate disclosure laws, SB 253 and SB 261, among other climate programs. Specifically, the governor’s plan shifts the money from the...