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After several years of expanding initiatives and acrimonious debates over environment, social and governance (ESG) issues, there is a re-examination of the effectiveness of strategies for advancing or opposing the current ESG agenda. For example, commenters such as The New York Times’ Ross Douthat question whether “peak woke” is behind us, at least in non-academic…

When you hear “facility maintenance,” it’s easy to envision technicians and machinery. Yet, in our efficiency-centric era, its scope has broadened. It’s no longer just about upkeep; it’s about enhancing productivity, curbing costs, and setting new performance standards. Advanced tools, smart systems, and data-driven approaches are becoming integral. In this article, we’ll delve into the…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it is making $1.8 billion available for two grant programs designed to help communities increase their resilience to the impacts of climate change, including increasingly frequent and extreme weather events. Notably, the International Code Council (ICC) has praised FEMA for including a “historic investment in resilient building codes” as…

The COVID-19 pandemic changed almost everything for institutional and commercial facilities. The impact on HVAC systems in particular was immediate, and three years later, building owners and facility managers are still dealing with the pandemic’s fallout on the technology, products and processes that affect indoor health for facilities and occupants. Clearing the air No elements…

Hospital bed towers are becoming increasingly popular options for healthcare organizations expanding inpatient care due to their multifunctional spaces that prioritize flexibility, comprehensive care and hospitality. To ensure the facilities deliver the intended benefits, healthcare facilities managers and organizations considering bed towers to expand their presence need to focus on several key considerations. Robots on…

The modern organization is facing a confluence of disruptions that have raised the bar for how companies manage change and transform themselves. The results of our newest McKinsey Global Survey on transformations continue to confirm just how much value is at stake, and how much can be lost, at every phase of such change efforts. So what…