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Dive Brief: Charlotte, N.C., is building the Southeast’s first all-electric fire station and first net-zero police station. The facilities are contributing to Charlotte’s Strategic Energy Action Plan, a resolution to fuel its fleets and facilities with 100% zero-carbon sources by 2030. The $16.4 million firehouse “will serve as a model for other cities looking to invest…

As hybrid work becomes more permanent, employee perception of the office is shifting, with 72 per cent of the global workforce now viewing return to office (RTO) policies positively. However, according to new research from JLL, this comes with a growing expectation for improved workplace experience, flexibility and employee wellbeing. JLL’s 2025 Workforce Preference Barometer…

As students and educators get back into the back-to-school groove, a main focus is on a safe and productive year. While there are many aspects to school safety, an often-overlooked component is facility maintenance. Hidden risks, from clogged air filters to expired fire extinguishers, can create serious hazards. SSC Services for Education, a provider of…

As managers become more familiar with buildings, systems, people who use them and organizations’ unique needs, duties will naturally evolve. One of the first and most significant challenges for a new facilities manager is grasping the full scope of the role. While the official job description provides a starting point, it rarely captures the full…

Following extensive below-grade piling and foundation work, vertical construction is underway on the new 18-story Aman Residences tower in Miami Beach. Located in the city’s Faena District, the project will provide more than 20 boutique oceanside residences alongside the historic Versailles Hotel, which was recently renovated by the same developer, OKO Group. To build two…

Construction is underway on the new Miami-Dade County, Fla., Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), a $210-million facility that will provide a secure environment for continuous emergency operations during hurricanes, state or countywide mandatory evacuations, and other disruptive events. The design-build team led by Suffolk Construction Co. broke ground on the three-year project in early…