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Mass timber buildings are popular for their claimed carbon neutrality and sustainability compared to conventional concrete and steel structures. But is that common assumption true across the board? That is the question two architects at design firm Corgan have studied since a 2023 World Resources Institute report outlined sources of carbon emissions in the timber…

  The Legionnaires’ disease outbreak last month in New York City reminded people of the risk inadequately managed HVAC systems pose. Four people died and dozens were sickened by contamination that was spread through commercial building cooling towers in Harlem, city health officials said. But HVAC systems can pose risk more routinely than that if…

The four largest commercial real estate firms in the U.S. and Canada — CBRE, JLL, Cushman & Wakefield and Colliers — saw mostly improved leasing conditions in the second quarter, despite uncertainty caused by a shifting tariff climate, according to their second-quarter earnings reports. In the office market, organizations continued to make deals and were beginning…

Executive Compass responds to Pagabo’s latest white paper, warning that without urgent procurement reforms, businesses bidding for public sector contracts risk undermining the UK’s decarbonisation goals. A new white paper from national framework provider Pagabo has revealed significant doubts among public sector procurement professionals over whether the UK’s 2035 decarbonisation targets can be achieved. Drawing…

According to the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as the sector works towards meeting sustainability targets and net zero commitments, the need for evidence-based approaches has never been more critical. What role do you believe technological innovation will have in helping FMs achieve their sustainability goals? Driven by increasing energy costs, along with…

When guests check into a hotel, they expect comfort, convenience, and, above all, safety. While often overlooked and unnoticed by guests, fire safety remains a foundational pillar for facility managers (FMs) within the hospitality industry to ensure that guest safety remains the top priority. For FMs, staying up-to-date with the latest fire and life safety…