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Despite the best efforts of city governments and their transportation departments, transit-oriented-development projects often unintentionally burden existing residents and small businesses in the area. The benefits that come along with TODs – new businesses, restaurants, retail, public amenities, and neighborhood services – also attract new residents to the area, leading to gentrification. With demand, rents…

The art of flight has captivated humans since the Wright Brothers made history with their first powered flight in 1903, changing our world forever. Over the next century, the intermingling of innovation and aspiration propelled the aviation industry forward into a dynamic era of transformation and growth. More than 40,000 airports worldwide facilitate the annual…

When we think of educational institutions, we often think of the students, faculty, and staff who make up these communities. However, behind the scenes, there is a complex network of facilities that play a vital role in creating a positive learning environment. This is often done through facilities management, which maintains all physical assets such…

The Morrison Center, constructed on the National Security Agency (NSA)/Central Security Service (CSS) Washington East Campus in Fort Mead, Md., has received the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification—the first project on the campus to earn the designation. The 843,000 square-foot, seven-story facility opened in November 2022. As the…

Environmental services professionals weigh in on the most effective steps to take. I recently posted this question on LinkedIn: “What are your top one or two disinfecting practices?” The question received over 5,300 views and 39 replies from around the globe. Here are the best “to dos” from some of the brightest professionals I know:…

  Institutional and commercial facilities can present a range of potential safety hazards, from materials that include refrigerants to events such as slips and falls and equipment mishaps. But the potential risks do not stop there, as facility managers at U.S. Postal Service (USPS) facilities in two states found out recently. A recent inspector general…