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NFPA Today – June 01, 2022 June marks the start of hurricane season bringing with it strong and damaging storms that will impact many parts of the U.S. As such, building owners and managers of industrial and commercial facilities in these areas could find themselves working through the daunting process of disaster recovery once the…

  World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and its network of more than 70 Green Building Councils are launching Circularity Accelerator — a global programme to accelerate the adoption of circular economy and resource efficiency principles in the building and construction sector. According to a report released by the United Nations (UN), there’s a 50 per…

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and ISSA–The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association announced the launch of the Healthy Workplaces Coalition, a new coalition of more than 40 national organizations, industry leaders, and trade associations collaborating to support and advance federal policy aimed at helping businesses and organizations better afford and implement health and safety improvements…

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have long been overlooked as integral to sustainability programs. That changed during the COVID-19 crisis, which has shone a brighter light on social inequities and prompted stronger calls for organizations to spearhead positive change. Sustainability started as a way to measure and mitigate risk. When you consider it through…

As more devices are connected to the internet, cybersecurity threats mount. Facility managers must work closely with IT to ensure networks are secure. For facility managers, maintaining equipment and keeping entryways secure and free of hazards to mitigate physical risks are all part of a day’s work. This includes tasks like checking sprinkler systems, handling…

  In a much-repeated but important axiom, it has long been said that water is the new fire. In the past, risks like fire and theft were more well-known and understood as the more costly insurance risks to Canadian properties, but that is no longer so. Water creates levels of risk throughout all stages of…

  People have become more conscious of their well-being during the pandemic and are now looking to see if the organizations they work for align with their personal health needs. As a result of this inward reflection, there is a shift across many industries, with people wanting more from old-school employers. In their article, The…

  Peter Behan, Director of Group Horizon, discusses the importance of offering training and apprenticeships to help meet demand for skilled engineers Maintaining a tight grasp on energy efficiency is crucial for organisations in both the short-term and long-term. There is the significant challenge of the UK’s net-zero carbon by 2050 target looming on the…

As the impacts of climate change are felt by more people, human rights are taking center stage in a new and evolving climate agenda. With the blurring of lines between environmental, social and governance concerns, this ushers in a new era for companies’ ESG work. At the core of this agenda is social justice, and…

Canada’s apartment sector has come a long way in terms of sustainable design and construction. With large commercial buildings now accounting for 13 per cent of Canada’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, developers and owners are seeking ways to lower their carbon footprint and build healthy, resilient, cost-effective structures that decrease the negative impacts on the…