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The University of Bath has launched a new research centre focused on tackling some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges, after welcoming hundreds of international researchers and practitioners to the city for the 2026 Conference on Earth System Governance. The new Bath Centre for Earth System Governance (BCESG) was announced during the conference, which…

  Fault detection and diagnostics can cut HVAC maintenance costs, improve occupant comfort and support commercial asset value. Key Takeaways: FDD continuously analyzes building automation data to identify emerging HVAC faults, enabling technicians to address small issues before they become costly equipment failures or occupant comfort complaints. Successful FDD programs depend on accurate, well-structured building…

The vast majority of employees say flexible working is important when considering a job, according to new research from workplace advisory body Acas. The YouGov survey found that 78 percent of employees considered flexible working important, compared with 20 percent who said it was not. The findings come ahead of changes to flexible working rules…

  As companies struggle to decarbonize supply chains, programs that help suppliers cut emissions have become a must-have component of climate strategies. But what do suppliers think of these efforts? More than 180 recently weighed in on the issue — and the results suggest buyers may need to recalibrate their efforts. The comments came after…

  Tracy Morgan’s 25-year career has taken him from maintenance specialist to director of facilities and security at Galveston College and a Facility Champion. Key Takeaways: Morgan began his career as a maintenance specialist in the U.S. Air Force Reserve in 1999 and has worked in several other stops, including the airline industry, before arriving…

  Encompass Health hosted a grand opening for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bangor. The 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is expected to begin serving patients in early October. The hospital will provide essential rehabilitative services that help patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions regain function and independence….