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California Governor Gavin Newsom revised his 2024-2025 state budget proposal to include $1.7 billion to fund the state’s corporate climate disclosure laws, SB 253 and SB 261, among other climate programs. Specifically, the governor’s plan shifts the money from the state’s General Fund to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The latter is funded by…

California Governor Gavin Newsom revised his 2024-2025 state budget proposal to include $22 million to fund the state’s corporate climate disclosure laws, SB 253 and SB 261, among other climate programs. Specifically, the governor’s plan shifts the money from the state’s General Fund to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The latter is funded by…

NAV CANADA and the Victoria Airport Authority, held a groundbreaking event for the construction of the new Victoria Airport Control Tower. “NAV CANADA is consistently working to update its essential infrastructure. The new tower will enhance service delivery with improved control tower sight lines over the airfield,” said Raymond Bohn, president and CEO, NAV CANADA….

Smart technologies are transforming facilities management, driving energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability. However, relying solely on off-the-shelf technology can lead to inefficiencies, poor sustainability practices, and decreased customer satisfaction, impacting margins. IFS AI-powered technology empowers leading global facilities management companies to optimize field service and asset efficiency, delivering services profitably. IFS AI-powered technology is used…

It’s crucial for your school to continuously reassess its approach to safety throughout the year, establishing new goals and strategies as needed. Reviewing current policies, anticipating future trends, and taking a proactive approach will help your school prepare effectively to address and prevent potential issues. Start by Conducting Thorough Assessments Improving school building safety involves…

During spring, businesses often find themselves confronted with the unpredictable nature of changing weather patterns. Recent forecasts have indicated a “Polar Coaster Spring,” marked by fluctuating temperatures and potential severe weather events. As the seasons transition, here are a few steps to help better prepare and protect your business, mitigating risks and ensuring continuity in…

Seven in 10 organisations operating in some of the UK’s biggest industries admit that they are unlikely to comply with on-the-spot Health & Safety Executive (HSE) inspection due to a lack of data proving that their fixed and moveable assets are managed and maintained to the required regulatory standards, finds new research. Nearly one fifth…

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a major tool the Biden administration is taking advantage of to help accelerate the country’s decarbonization. Policies like the Environmental Protection Agency’s power plant rules requiring fossil fuel power plants install carbon capture and sequestration/storage (CCS) technology or shut down by 2039 and the newest round of funding for…

Creating a workplace atmosphere that promotes health and wellness is good for employees. It can also boost productivity and improve the staff’s mental health. As a facilities manager, you can implement changes that support wellness initiatives through ergonomic design choices and environmentally friendly changes. It also means caring for your own health while you develop…

The 12-story hospital is expected to open in late 2028. Harris Health System, UTHealth Houston, Harris County and City of Houston officials were on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony for a new $1.6 billion hospital on the Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Campus in northeast Houston. The 12-story hospital – slated to become the…