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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….

In 2023, New York City issued Technical Bulletin 2023-010, clarifying Section BC 3007.3 of its building code — a landmark update that reshaped how elevators in high rise buildings are protected during fire events. The legislation requires that Fire Service Access Elevators (FSAEs) and Occupant Evacuation Elevators (OEEs) be equipped with drainage systems capable of…

  Hacktivist groups supporting the Russian government are trying to breach critical infrastructure using low-level tactics that could nonetheless cause serious harm, the U.S. and its allies said on Tuesday. Cyber Army of Russia Reborn, Sector16, NoName057(16) and Z-Pentest have exploited poorly secured remote connections to industrial equipment to hack organizations in the energy, food…