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Occupier demand for sustainable buildings in the UK has risen, and global appetite for green buildings is on the rise, but legislative uncertainty and lack of measurement is holding industry back from making a real impact on net zero targets. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) global sustainability report for 2023 outlines the state…

  Guidance on ensuring success when it comes to the most effective products and procedures. Environmental services departments have their hands full when it comes to properly disinfecting surfaces in hospitals. Managers must select the most effective products, ensure workers receive training and revisit procedures to ensure the success of department efforts. Recently, I posted…

  As government entities and institutional and commercial facilities strive to achieve decarbonization goals, one of the more significant pieces to the puzzle is the electrification of vehicle fleets. The vehicles comprising the fleets can be all kinds – from standard cars and trucks to garbage trucks and mobile elevated work platforms and utility vehicles….

As Canada’s 2050 net zero targets loom on the not-so-distant horizon, finding ways to decarbonize existing multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) in the most cost-effective way, with minimal disturbance to occupants, is an urgent undertaking for the sector. According to Mohammed Fakoor, Associate at RJC Engineers, the goal isn’t just about retrofitting MURBs to address energy…

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the nation’s largest public power supplier, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to power at least two major federal facilities with 100% clean energy. The deal advances the Biden administration’s goal of powering all federal facilities with carbon-pollution-free electricity (CFE) by 2030. Oak…

When water and dirt hit your stone floors, it’s important to be vigilant in keeping them clean. With the winter approaching and messy weather drawing near, stone floors can take a beating if not properly protected and maintained. Knowing as much as you can about the material and its care means less labour, a cleaner…