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The world of lighting control has entered a new era, blending the strengths of wired and wireless technologies into hybrid solutions. This approach delivers flexibility, energy efficiency, scalability, and ease of maintenance—meeting the diverse needs of modern buildings and their occupants. But what exactly is hybrid lighting control, and why is it gaining traction in the…

Large or small, earthquakes grab the attention of building owners and facility managers. Extreme weather events have become increasingly frequent and severe, and the World Economic Forum confirms that they pose a major global risk. These events include wildfires, floods and droughts. They also include earthquakes, which might not command the news headlines that wildfires…

An adaptive reuse project transforms a historic library into a contemporary museum dedicated to Chicano art. The city library in Riverside, California, is a massive building that had served generations of residents and faced an uncertain future. Enter Cheech Marin, an actor and comedian best known for his iconic role in the “Cheech & Chong”…

Sluggish turnaround times for building project approvals have frustrated Toronto school operators. Toronto Council’s school board advisory committee is asking why it’s taking 33 months, on average, to secure the go-ahead for renovation, expansion and redevelopment projects on school sites, and calling for action to speed up the process. Council’s executive committee will consider that…

As AI use continues to expand, demand for data centers continues to grow at a rapid rate. Big data means big business for many industries in the United States as well as across the globe, as data-heavy activities take hold. Thanks to a wealth of artificial intelligence (AI) applications expanding across industries, data center demand…

The two-story, 40,000-square-foot facility will be home to the cancer center with space for future growth of services. Geisinger is continuing its commitment to the Lewisburg area with a series of investments over the coming years, starting with the construction of a new, $32 million state-of-the-art cancer center near Bucknell University. The facility will expand…

Remanufacturing, the process of restoring used parts to give them a second life, has been propelled into the spotlight in recent years by attempts to mitigate supply chain shortages, reach new customers through affordability, and search for high-margin alternatives for parts. Both independent remanufacturing companies and remanufacturing arms within OEMs have proved essential for efficiently…

Windowless cold arenas are a thing of the past at the newly opened Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre in Burnaby, B.C. Inside the 91,999-square-foot community hub, natural light, exposed mass timber and a transparent, open layout bring warmth to the human-centred design. To create a more dynamic public experience, hcma architecture + design imagined an inclusive…

You are looking to build your leadership pipeline and are considering two people to put on the path to higher levels of leadership and responsibility. One is Raymond. He has demonstrated the skills that you look for, has a variety of experiences relevant to your needs, and has the desire to advance and grow. Not…

With effective planning, owners can ensure green roof systems deliver a range of important benefits for occupants and organizations. Sustainability remains a top priority for most institutional and commercial facilities, and green roofs continue to attract attention from facility executives as an important element in enhancing the environmental friendliness of facilities. Green roofs can help…