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The built environment is responsible for almost 40 percent of global energy-related CO2 emissions and produces about one-third of the world’s waste, figures that continue to rise with new waves of construction and retrofitting. Over one-quarter of global CO2 emissions come from building operations alone. But while the concept of circularity—essentially recycle and reuse writ…

The new clinic will offer primary care, urgent care, lab, imaging and infection-control-ready negative pressure rooms. Hammes, a national real estate consulting, development, investment and management firm, joined leaders from Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation to celebrate the official groundbreaking of a new 11,200-square-foot clinic in Boca Grande, Florida….

Most healthcare facility managers rely on annual cleanings, but that schedule may no longer be enough. Air quality and HVAC system performance are more than just comfort concerns—they’re critical to infection control, energy efficiency and patient safety. Yet, an overlooked component of HVAC upkeep is coil cleaning. Most facility managers rely on annual cleanings, but…

The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project has achieved Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) – Design certification, making it Canada’s first hospital to do so. “This landmark achievement reflects our commitment to innovative, sustainable design that supports both environmental responsibility and community well-being. By integrating cutting-edge efficiency measures and renewable energy solutions, this facility sets a new…

Matthew Holliday, Director of Technical Services & Field Operations at the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), explains how false alarms from security systems are being addressed through an industry-wide partnership with police Over the past two years, the number of false alarms triggered by security systems has significantly increased. While the threat posed by false alarms…