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A group of seven companies — Amazon, Autodesk, Figma, Google, JPMorgan Chase, Salesforce and Workday — will invest up to $100 million in a new initiative aimed at cutting emissions from methane, soot, refrigerants and other short-lived greenhouse gases. These gases are commonly dubbed “superpollutants” because their release into the atmosphere contributes to adverse human…

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has revealed the Top 10 States for LEED in 2025, recognizing the U.S. states with the most Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified commercial space per capita in the last year. With the U.S. remaining the world’s top market for LEED certifications, the annual ranking highlights the public- and…

With an adaptive reuse of an underutilized office building, the 70,000 square-foot facility was renovated to meet current healthcare standards. Taylor Design announced the completion of the new Sutter Arden Care Center. Located near a major freeway, the center offers comprehensive primary and specialty care services in a welcoming, community-focused setting. Bringing together 56 clinicians…

Renovations bring many changes that can affect a building’s security. Doors are often left unlocked so construction crews can move in and out, and traditional measures like cameras may go offline to accommodate rewiring or repainting. These shifts create opportunities for theft and unauthorized access. Facilities managers must adapt quickly to keep people and property…

As companies face both political and market headwinds in their climate transitions, many are either pulling back, pausing or placing less public emphasis on sustainability initiatives. At the same time, many are pushing forward with renewed determination, driven by both principle and competitive advantage. In the last year Trellis has reported on shifts in sustainability…

As workplace violence increases, healthcare facilities face mounting financial and operational disruptions- prompting legislative action. A mysterious package was found at the Froedtert Hospital skywalk early last week, prompting a police investigation, FOX6 News reports. The hospital campus remained open, and all personnel were directed to enter through the specialty clinics entrance. It was determined…