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There’s a new conversation happening in healthcare today. Driven by new laws, regulations, tariffs, ESG goals, and thought leaders in the industry itself, healthcare institutions are embracing decarbonization to meet 2050 goals for emissions reductions. With the health sector contributing to about 5% of global carbon emissions, many of our clients are, quite naturally, anxious…

In the wake of the tragic rise in active shooter incidents at schools, the National Glass Association (NGA) took swift action in 2021 by forming a dedicated School Security Task Force. Their mission? To develop robust standards for windows and doors (known as fenestration systems) to protect students and staff. Working at an unprecedented pace…

Allergens and dust are found in the air throughout the summer, so IAQ remains a priority year-round. Maintenance managers and commercial cleaners need to focus on ways to improve indoor air quality to continue to provide a safe environment for the people inside. HVAC Your HVAC system is a vital tool for keeping your building’s…

In today’s hybrid work landscape, organizations are striving to strike the perfect balance between boosting operational efficiency and fostering robust employee collaboration. Leaders are actively seeking ways to seamlessly integrate their diverse software tools and processes. While they embark on integration initiatives, they are working to optimize building and facility costs with advanced data strategies…

Asleep in bed, the sound of sirens outside your condo awakens you in the middle of the morning. You hear no alarm and no security announcement, yet the sirens blare loudly. Looking outside, countless fire, police and ambulance vehicles congregate below. Red lights glitter off your window as more vehicles arrive from the main street….

We may have done a disservice to the Gen Z group of young people. Facility management professionals often label them as “lacking work discipline,” more interested in the balance of life than work, and not eager to learn how our organizations really function. The last few years, however, seem to demonstrate the inaccuracy of our…