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In the early part of the 21st century, the LEED green building rating system was a transformative force in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. It brought sustainable design into the mainstream and led to millions of square feet of LEED-rated construction. While the adoption of LEED has continued to rise globally, the use…

In one crucial way, the fashion industry is stuck in the era of Charles Dickens. Most brands still depend on dirty energy. Worse, the big players lack accountability when it comes to pursuing fossil-free supply chains. That’s according to the latest “What Fuels Fashion” report, from the London watchdog group Fashion Revolution. Even among the…

Cyberattacks on critical building systems like HVAC, lighting and energy have exploded in recent years, putting facilities managers in the unfamiliar position of having to think about network vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity “shouldn’t be a part of their day-to-day life, but they have all the context to what’s happening on a device,” Sean Tufts, field chief technology…

Only several years remain to stave off catastrophic climate tipping points, according to Global Fashion Agenda (GFA). In a new report, “Fashion CEO Agenda,” the high-profile nonprofit urges executives to take specific short- and long-term steps to align their businesses with the Paris Agreement. “The cost of not acting on sustainability is greater than the…

As hybrid work becomes more permanent, employee perception of the office is shifting, with 72% of the global workforce now viewing return-to-office (RTO) policies positively. However, according to new research from JLL, this comes with a growing expectation for improved workplace experience, flexibility, and employee well-being. JLL’s 2025 Workforce Preference Barometer gathers insights from 8,700 office…

To stay effective and relevant in the industry, managers must be proactive and intentional about keeping their skills and knowledge up to date. Continuous improvement is the driving force behind excellence in facilities management. In this dynamic field, the best facility managers understand that learning is a lifelong journey. The landscape of facilities management is…