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The hard stuff: Navigating the physical realities of the energy transition
At a glance The energy transition is in its early stages, with about 10 percent of required deployment of low-emissions technologies by 2050 achieved in most areas. Optimized over centuries, today’s energy system has many advantages, but the production and consumption...
A Good Day: Looking Ahead
A Good Day: Looking Ahead When today’s technologies are properly integrated and implemented with a human-centric approach, firefighting disappears and the world of a maintenance manager can become an interesting and enjoyable place to work. Much has changed since I...
Using pesticides for your lawncare
Groundskeeping requires a delicate balance between monitoring, maintenance, and action – and as the seasons change, new steps are required to achieve that balance. Maintaining a lawn with a professional aesthetic often means using pesticides to help control weed and...
The Role of People Counters in Smart Building Management
Smart building technologies have revolutionized how facilities managers approach efficiency, safety, and productivity. The increasing popularity of smart buildings has illustrated a pressing need to adapt to the changing needs of individuals and businesses in an...
Structural Phase Ends at Lurie Children’s Schaumburg Outpatient Center
The new facility, which just had the final piece of structural steel added to it, is expected to open in summer of 2025. Skender, as general contractor, announced the placement of the final piece of structural steel on the Schaumburg Outpatient, Primary Care and...
Enhancing Children’s Healthcare with Thoughtful Design
When it comes to designing children’s healthcare facilities, more care needs to be used. Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are deeply personal places. People are at their most vulnerable in these buildings, asking for help and hoping for positive results. It’s...
