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Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images Performance management has been part of the business landscape for so long that many companies have lost sight of the outcomes they expect to achieve through the process. In fact, most performance management processes have multiple, conflicting intentions. On the one hand, they aim to measure performance — a…

To lower the carbon footprint of a washroom, we need to consider a multitude of factors, such as reducing energy or water consumption, cutting the number of virgin fibres used in paper products, using 100 per cent recyclable packaging, choosing eco-friendly consumables, and reducing the distance that products have to travel. This can be challenging…

Following “overwhelming demand,” the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected 67 applicants to receive about $965 million in grants through the Clean School Bus Program. That’s more than double the $400 million in grants initially planned when the EPA called for applications in April 2023. The funding is made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,…

  By weaving technology into the fabric of healthcare, designers can tackle inherent challenges at the heart of healthcare. Digital healthcare is a hot topic these days, it is essential to consider the subsequent developments that will follow this digital revolution. Digital healthcare is a catalyst for promoting evolution in healthcare design, and its impact…

Sustainability initiatives position Houston’s NRG stadium to host many more high-profile events. NFL stadiums are among the most high-profile commercial buildings in the United States. From September to February, millions of fans go through the turnstiles at stadiums to watch their favorite teams play every Sunday while millions more watch on their televisions. While the…

Toronto was a major contributor to the rising national office vacancy rate in the fourth quarter of 2023, which ticked up to 18.3 per cent across the 10 large major urban markets CBRE Canada surveys. Although Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Ottawa and Halifax all recorded positive absorption, 827,000 square feet of surfeit empty space in Toronto…