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  Washington State has become the first U.S. state to incorporate building electrification mandates into statewide energy codes. Beginning in 2023, builders are required to install electric heat pumps for heating and cooling in new commercial buildings and multi-family residences. According to an analysis by the Rocky Mountain Institute, restricting the use of natural gas in buildings…

  Ensuring safety in the workplace is essential. According to figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in 2020/21 there were 142 workplace fatalities and 441,000 self-reported workplace injuries, including 102,000 that resulted in an absence from work that lasted more than seven days. There are also an estimated 17,000 new cases of breathing…

  In Europe, the road to sustainability is circular. And while the journey is still in its early days, it seems to be picking up speed, thanks to regulation. That’s a conclusion from my time last week in Amsterdam to discuss how the circular economy is shaping up on that side of the pond. I…

Boosted by smart cities, the healthcare sector, and industry partnerships, the global facilities management (FM) market is poised to surpass $2 trillion by 2027, according to research from Global Market Insights Inc. Furthermore, a growing focus on optimization of building performance has positioned facilities management as a key maintenance tool. Evolution of Building Maintenance Demands…

I had the honor of kicking off the Circularity conference in Atlanta last month. Click here to go to an infographic that summarizes the idea I presented (and feel free to use it anytime you need to make a case internally for a circular approach). Read on for more of what I said at Circularity…

Board directors and chairpersons are accustomed to navigating a changing and challenging landscape; from the global pandemic to geopolitics, from humanitarian crises to the climate crisis, and from the rise of tech to the Great Resignation, the role of boards in setting long-term strategic direction has perhaps never been more important. When it comes to…

Lack of space and deteriorating building conditions can threaten historical documents, artifacts. Here are some tips on avoiding the worst. The worst time to address a problem in facilities management is after a problem occurs. Unfortunately for museum managers, when something goes wrong, it can result in the loss of historical artifacts that help tell…

Using an energy model and following this advice, facility managers can prioritize energy efficiency measures and therefore reduce energy costs. Properly operating and maintaining a building can be a challenging task. For many facilities, utility costs are a large part of the operating expenses. There are many equipment and operational factors that contribute to a…

  Most commercial kitchens share one thing in common: grease. Grease and oil build-up on floors, walls, appliances, and countertops are an unpleasant fact in commercial kitchens. “This poses several risks for restaurants, cafeterias, and food manufacturing facilities,” according to Lee Chen, President and COO of ProNatural Brands, manufacturers of citric acid cleaning solutions Among…

The widely recognised social value measurement tool, the National TOMs has been refreshed and updated to reflect the ever changing needs of organisations in operation today. The National TOMs is an evidence-led social value measurement framework originally launched in 2017 in partnership with the National Social Value Taskforce. It has since become a standard toolkit…