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  Workplace safety is something everyone agrees is important, yet there can be significant differences in the perception of how adequate safety measures are and the optimum amount of emphasis they are given in an organization. According to a recent electrical-safety survey, conducted by Fluke Corp., sentiment that workers are most responsible for safety has…

Victoria will require all new construction to be zero carbon by 2025, part of its accelerated climate action plan to achieve an 80 per cent reduction in community greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This new requirement will take effect following the introduction of BC Building Code carbon pollution standards later this year. By July 2025,…

  The number of internet-enabled devices in everyday use has skyrocketed in the last several years. In 2018, there were about 2.4 networked devices per capita. By 2023, that number is expected to be 3.6, which is around 29.3 billion internet-enabled devices around the world. While many will be smartphones, tablets and other personal devices,…

  From the ground, the new solar farm shimmers like a mirage oasis on a hot summer day. Instead of row after slanting row of shiny panels stretching taller than corn, this array, mounted directly on the earth, lies flat as water. From the air, it looks like an acre-sized swimming pool. Yet despite its…

  Building Services Engineers have a vital role in delivering net zero buildings which are adapted for climate change. The CIBSE Climate Action Plan reflects the ongoing work and impact that building services engineers have in finding innovative ways to make buildings perform for individuals, the community, and the planet. In line with long-standing CIBSE…

Design/construction and facilities management teams are always waiting for project closeouts. Most of the time, it takes months (if not years) to receive all the final documentation after project turnover. One would think that closeout packages would be compiled throughout the construction process, but often it isn’t even started until weeks before the project is…