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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has many claims to fame — beer, cheese, Summerfest, a couple of serial killers and the Bucks just to name a few. However, a lead poisoning scandal that has erupted throughout the Milwaukee Public School (MPS) system has made national news, marking Milwaukee once again for the foreseeable future. Earlier this year, four…

Case study: Northwell Health reduces energy consumption with APM Steam’s proactive maintenance program. Northwell Health has been at the forefront of sustainability efforts and energy efficiency for years. With 23 hospitals, more than 16,600 credentialed physicians, 18,900 nurses and 5,000 volunteers, Northwell Health serves as a vital resource to New York City, Long Island, Westchester…

Facing aging infrastructure and growing costs, Baltimore’s Department of General Services is rethinking its building portfolio to create a more sustainable, efficient future. Faced with aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance backlogs, and increasing operational costs, the City of Baltimore’s Department of General Services has launched an ambitious right-sizing initiative to reshape its building portfolio for long-term…

A new equity-based standard will allow people to adapt their homes to their changing needs – whether it’s aging in place or accommodating a disability. Accessibility Standards Canada published the CAN/ASC-2.8:2025 – Accessible-Ready Housing standard today. It features accessible-ready design requirements, making it easier to meet people’s needs and reduce barriers over time. The standard…

Major construction is underway on the Highway 1 bus-on-shoulder project between McKenzie Avenue and the Colwood exit. The new bus lanes will stretch from the McKenzie Interchange to the Colwood Interchange on Highway 1, making the bus a faster, more reliable and convenient option for commuters on southern Vancouver Island. The Highway 1 bus-on-shoulder project will reduce…

As a female facilities manager, I take great pride in being part of such an exciting and multifaceted industry. Women are shaping the facilities landscape by playing pivotal leadership and strategic roles.  Their unique perspectives, as well as challenges, that they experience, and continue to overcome, strengthen teams and elevates the importance of facilities work…