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In healthcare, it is not surprising that sometimes the emotional and well-being of patients, staff and visitors can sometimes be overlooked. The impact of the building can have a detrimental effect on mental health, and it is up to designers to create spaces that further foster positive experiences and emotional support. Healthcare Facilities Today recently…

  When it comes to the healthcare industry, reliability and resiliency are vital components of the energy infrastructure within medical center facilities, as power outages or interruptions can drastically affect critical care efforts, disrupt workflow and potentially cost lives. Thanks to the Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal (PEER) rating system, healthcare facilities such as the…

The growing housing affordability crisis is at the forefront of conversations across Canada. Decades of underinvestment in housing is catching up and having significant impacts, according to Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) president Chris Gardner. “We’re building less homes now than 50 years ago,” he said, explaining that between2019-2022, Canada built an average of…

It’s a beautiful summer evening. You and your friend are taking a stroll around a park in your town and before you know it, the sun has set. Suddenly you realize there is very little lighting above the sidewalk you are walking on, you are unable to read signage for directions, and the few lights…

Here’s what ahead this week in climate policy: Wednesday March 6: The Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies for consumer packaging. EPR policies require producers to contribute the cost attributed to recycling plastic back into the marketplace. Witnesses include Erin Simon, vice president of plastic…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the $3 billion Clean Ports Program to fund zero-emission equipment, infrastructure, and climate planning at U.S. ports. According to the EPA, the program is designed to help ports across the country transition to fully zero-emissions operations—serving as a catalyst for transformational change across the freight sector. The funding opportunities were…