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A new study has found that construction clients are more focused on meeting their net zero goals than complying with the Building Safety Act. The research carried out on behalf of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) also revealed a noticeable “softening” in the market as cost pressures took their toll leading to significant project…

In April 2021, a 19-year-old male shooter named Brandon Hole opened fire outside a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis. By the time he was done, he had killed eight people and himself. After the shooting, many distribution centers nationwide began analyzing their own security measures to help prevent another such incident. They conducted both physical security…

More than 2 million new jobs and up to 141 million additional job years can be created in Europe and the United States by adopting clean energy technologies in new and retrofitted buildings, according to a joint study from Schneider Electric and Boston University. The open-access paper, “Building a Green Future: Examining the Job Creation Potential of Electricity, Heating,…

In any facility, the people that occupy the space need to be on the facilities teams’ mind. Occupant safety should always be a top priority. From elementary schools to assisted living facilities, no matter the type of building or the age of the occupants, the mindset is all the same. Facility managers must care, be…

  Hospital bed towers are multifunctional spaces that prioritize flexibility, comprehensive care and hospitality, and they are becoming popular options for healthcare organizations expanding inpatient care. Hospitals across the country face financial challenges. Most hospital systems faced operating losses throughout 2022, and every year, a number of hospitals across the United States are forced to…

  Institutional and commercial facilities are becoming more digital and technological by the day as maintenance and engineering managers look for new ways to maximize facilities’ energy efficiency, sustainability and reliability. One result of this transformation is the use of high-tech tools by skilled trades workers who perform testing, inspection and maintenance on critical systems…