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De-escalation is crucial to winding down volatile incidents. Violent incidents are on the rise at many healthcare facilities, and organizations can be left wondering how to respond appropriately to them. There are situations in behavioral healthcare facilities that can be volatile, whether it be with patients, visitors or staff. There is a way to respond…

Condo owners now have the opportunity to understand the embodied carbon impacts of capital replacement work at their buildings. Embodied carbon refers to the carbon emissions produced during the life cycle of a building material and can include: raw material extraction, manufacturing, transport, installation, and end of life recycling/disposal. Think of it as the carbon…

The City of Toronto is moving forward with a new bylaw that requires owners of buildings, 50,000 square feet or larger, to report their annual energy and water usage. A reporting link has now opened for owners to input 2023 data, ahead of the July 2, 2024 deadline. Toronto City Council approved Municipal Code 367…

Clean environments play a pivotal role in enhancing the performance and well-being of building occupants. The connection between cleanliness and human health and productivity has been extensively studied and validated. This article delves into the various ways in which clean environments positively influence the performance of employees in the workplace, encompassing both physical and psychological…

Note: This is part of a series about how companies can integrate sustainability into their core business strategies. The previous articles in the series describe how to assess your company’s sustainability strategy, how to identify material ESG factors and stakeholders and how to engage those stakeholders. Once your company has completed its materiality matrix by…

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the approval of 59 Smart Schools Investment Plans focused on reimagining education in an evolving age and boosting school security. The approved plans, totaling $27 million, are part of the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act, a sweeping education technology program established in 2014. Hochul said, “These investments not…