The Future of Healthcare Facilities: Three Trends

The Future of Healthcare Facilities: Three Trends

From workplace improvement to AI, JLL’s 2024 Global Future of Work survey reveals priorities for healthcare facilities teams. Despite a continuing state of flux and uncertainty in the healthcare industry, U.S. healthcare executives are optimistic about the future, according to JLL’s Global Future of Work Survey 2024. Many anticipate growth in their footprint and operations…

Circularity in the built environment: Unlocking opportunities in retrofits

Circularity in the built environment: Unlocking opportunities in retrofits

The transition to a sustainable built environment is essential for conserving natural ecosystems, reducing emissions in line with the Paris Agreement, and mitigating the effects of climate change. Rapid urbanization further intensifies these environmental pressures, with the United Nations reporting that the world constructs the equivalent of a city the size of Paris every week….

How an AI-enabled software product development life cycle will fuel innovation

How an AI-enabled software product development life cycle will fuel innovation

    Over the two years since generative AI (gen AI) emerged, much of the enterprise focus on the technology has revolved around its ability to foster increased productivity for software engineers and developers. Yet while such efficiency gains are a significant driver of the $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion that McKinsey estimates gen AI…

Cleaning and sustainability in 2025

Cleaning and sustainability in 2025

As the commercial cleaning industry evolves, 2025 brings an updated set of priorities, as cleaners and facility managers strive to provide safe and healthy business environments. Sustainability, ESG goals, and natural ingredients have emerged as top priorities for many businesses and commercial cleaners in recent years. As more and more companies work towards lowering their…

Why Accountability Matters in AI Development and Governance

Why Accountability Matters in AI Development and Governance

What Is Accountable AI? Angie Basiouny: Welcome to Knowledge at Wharton. I’m here with Kevin Werbach, professor and chair of the Department of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at Wharton. He’s also faculty director of our new Wharton Accountable AI Lab, which is dedicated to advancing responsible development of artificial intelligence. That is what we’re…

Dreaming big

Dreaming big

  Stephen Bott, HR & Facilities Manager at Charterhouse Holdings believes every facilities management initiative counts no matter the size and scale of the organisation My background includes both HR and FM administration, but when I moved into my current role at Charterhouse by dint of HR experience, I also inherited responsibility for the facilities…