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Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen record-high construction costs and delays that have affected almost every industry across the country. And, with the most recent report from CBRE, it’s clear construction costs will continue to rise. The global real estate services firm has predicted a staggering 14.1% annual increase in U.S….

If the UK is going to move toward net zero by using more EVs then it needs a charging infrastructure to meet demand and FMs hold the key. David Harris, VINCI Facilities Customer Director explains The electric vehicle (EV) market is booming. Which means the corresponding charging infrastructure must keep pace. Electric car sales increased…

The game of Jenga and sustainability may seem to have little in common. After all, one involves a delicate and complex balancing act where disturbing a critical piece of the system could lead to its overall collapse. And the other is … well, Jenga. Jenga, for the uninitiated, is a popular game, originated in Britain…

A commercial building is a big undertaking, and there are various responsibilities that fall on business owners throughout the year to keep them safe and functional. But while maintenance is an ongoing task, the new year is the perfect time to reset and take stock of your space so you can check that everything is…

Born in the period 1997-2012 and now numbering some 70 million strong, Gen Z (also known through the monikers of Generation Z or zoomers) has emerged as an increasingly vocal and formidable political voice in American society. What factors have shaped this substantial demographic cohort, what are its key concerns and values, and does Gen…

From 1927 until 1963, what is now NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, was called the Building Exits Code. Although it now covers a variety of topics, there is still a large focus on the means of egress within NFPA 101. For upper stories, we often think of exit stair enclosures as the primary exit option….