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Hurricanes Helene and Milton wrought destruction as they lashed across the southeastern United States in late September and early October. Lives were lost. Properties were ruined. Amid this devastation, it’s worth noting the considerable toll that storms like these can take on the small businesses that happen to lay in their paths. Small businesses can…

A new chilled water facility at Fanshawe College marks the first phase of a multi-year sustainability initiative, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent below 2013 levels by 2050. Fanshawe is working alongside Doherty Engineering, EllisDon and Modern Niagara on the Campus Energy Centre (CEC) project that will transform Fanshawe’s energy…

As the holidays approach, many businesses are gearing up for a surge in foot traffic and that means more attention and labour will be needed to keep facilities clean and sanitized, with sustainability in mind, this season. ABCO Cleaning Products shares key tips to help your facility prepare for the influx of customers. “As you…

Fall is here, and for many that means a season of cooler weather, leaf peeping, and don’t forget the pumpkin spice lattes. More importantly, these signs of the season mean a time change is nearly upon us—bringing along security implications. On Sunday, Nov. 3, clocks will fall back an hour as daylight saving time ends….

Hospital admissions can be stressful, but designers are looking for ways to help ease this tension. To put it simply: hospitals are a stressful place to be. What was expected to be a routine visit can end up being a week-long stay. The unpredictability of these life events can take a toll on a patient…

Mid-rise apartment buildings have cropped up at an increasing rate in cities across the U.S. in recent years. The reason is two-fold: mid-rise apartment buildings are a cost-effective solution for developers and cities need more housing. At the end of 2020, the U.S. was short 3.8 million units of housing, whereas in 2022, an estimated 420,000…