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  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…

  ESG, sustainability, impact, climate — whichever focus suits you — the Inflation Reduction Act probably felt like a big win. But sustainability wins tend to produce short-lived celebrations. Two minutes into the party this week, the first “yeah, but” calls amid the cheers reminded us (rightfully so) that we’re dancing on the brink of…

  As facility managers retire in droves, organizations need to be proactive about succession planning to protect institutional knowledge. That’s especially true when it comes to fire and life safety strategies and technology. Here are some tips. We’ve likely all heard of the Great Resignation by now, but there’s another prominent hiring trend lurking behind…

    According to a A recent survey on project failures in the IT industry, 84% of digital projects fail to meet their objectives, with most delayed, running over budget, and/or failing to deliver on what was promised. That’s enough to make any manager leading a digital project break out in a cold sweat. So,…

  Architects and designers have long argued for the value of respite spaces in healthcare facilities. We often discuss their value for patients, but they’re especially valuable for staff. The Need for Respite. The fact is healthcare workers are under a tremendous amount of stress. The numbers speak for themselves. In 2021, 61% of physicians…