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Consider these innovative technologies to help keep building occupants and visitors safe. With rising fears of unauthorized access, lingering visitors, and the looming threat of active shooter situations, institutional and commercial buildings are stepping up security measures. The Azusa Unified School District in California is leading the charge with an innovative blend of technology designed…

The new 56-bed hospital will be on a 112-acre site in Wesley Chapel. With an assist from past and present patients and a clear eye on the future, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital broke ground on a new hospital in Wesley Chapel that will bring specialized pediatric care closer to home for families north of…

Case study: The district modernized aging infrastructure, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced resiliency through strategic upgrades and alternative financing.   April 2, 2025 Serving nearly 2,000 students, employing over 150 faculty members and spanning two separate time zones, Gulf District Schools is a unique institution committed to K-12 education. As a rural community left severely impacted…

The Ottawa Mission has launched a maintenance services training program (MSTP) to provide a career path for individuals facing homelessness and poverty, while addressing a crucial labour gap in the building management industry. A pathway to stability and employment The program is a work-based initiative designed to equip individuals with the skills and certification necessary…

London’s first department store has officially reopened as an upscale mixed-use development following an eight-year, ₤1.5 billion (CAD $2.8 billion) transformation. The Whiteley first opened its doors to shoppers in 1911, and will once again host high-end retail along with 139 residential apartments forged in the 1-million-square-foot Edwardian structure. The project is central to a…

As facilities adapt their physical security strategies to fend off would-be thieves and vandals, are they making the best decisions to keep sites safe? With the implementation of new security elements such as cameras, fences, or alarm systems, facilities are continually upgrading their strategies. However, even as facilities add defenses to their arsenal, these sites…