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Despite decades of attention in headlines and news articles, deferred maintenance continues to plague K-12 school districts nationwide. But the data behind the headlines reveals that the issue does not affect all school districts equally. A CBS News analysis of federal data found school districts with more Black students were able to invest far less…

Concrete floors play a crucial role in commercial buildings, offering the appeal of low maintenance, durability, and aesthetics. Because of these traits, polished concrete floors are one of the fastest-growing floor types, however, there are many misconceptions when it comes to how to properly care for these floors. As winter approaches, take a proactive approach…

Building owners and managers have never had more facility data or more questions about the best ways to maximize that data. Building owners and managers have never had access to more data about facility systems, equipment and conditions. They also have never had more — or more important — questions about the best ways to…

Global capability centers (GCCs) face an enduring and worrisome challenge: how to keep good talent from walking out the door. In our conversations with GCCs, executives report that attrition rates are high. The combination of departures and the current volatility in the talent market have disrupted and destabilized company culture; increased recruitment costs; and resulted…

Magnet schools emerged on the K-12 scene as early as the 1960s to establish a public education option that met multiple goals: Attracting a diverse student body from across a school district, supporting students with specific interests, and offering equitable opportunities resulting in high levels of academic success. Today, over 4,300 K-12 magnet schools educate…

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published its manifesto titled ‘Empowering a Sustainable Future’. According to the United Nations, the built environment generates around 40 per cent of global carbon output, and RICS is leading the industry on the response to climate change by introducing new standards, guidance and toolkits that will speed…