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  New York can more aggressively target its carbon emission reduction goals by reducing the number and scope of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative carbon allowances it issues to the power sector, according to proposed regulations announced Wednesday by state authorities. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, or DEC, and the New York…

  Researchers have long assumed ancient engineers used a slaked lime-and-ash solution to manufacture the concrete that continues to stand in Rome, some 2,000 years later. But findings from a newly discovered work area, preserved under layers of ash, appear to confirm a theory introduced three years ago by MIT researchers that the slaked-lime concrete…

New findings from monday.com suggest UK business leaders expect artificial intelligence to expand rather than shrink their workforces in the year ahead. The company’s latest World of Work report [registration], based on feedback from directors in the UK and US, shows that most UK leaders do not foresee headcount reductions in 2026, with almost a…

A new analysis from JLL claims to highlight how global occupiers are rethinking corporate real estate as a strategic tool for talent, culture and performance rather than treating it purely as a cost. The report identifies five priorities expected to influence workplace strategy in the year ahead, reflecting continued pressure on portfolios alongside rising expectations…

When we think about security in the built environment, our minds often turn to CCTV systems, perimeter fencing and access control. These are all valuable tools, but they only tell part of the story. For facilities managers responsible for outdoor estates, from car parks and footpaths to service yards and green spaces, real security isn’t…

Facilities managers have a storied history of relying on spreadsheets to keep track of tools, parts, and supplies. And that worked perfectly fine until buildings became more complex, maintenance demands multiplied, and the margin for error got slimmer and slimmer until nearly disappearing. Today, the migration toward automation is reimagining how facilities handle their inventory….