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HID, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, has released its 2024 State of Security and Identity Report, which reveals six industry trends and aims to help physical and cyber security leaders be proactive in adapting to evolving challenges. The report gathered responses from 2,600 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, across a range of…

As I write this, I’m fresh off this year’s GreenBiz conference where I participated in two panel discussions on sustainability communications. Amid all the backlash we’ve seen aimed at companies for their social impact programs, and the class-action lawsuits we’ve seen filed over environmental claims, it’s understandable that some companies’ knee-jerk reaction is: “We don’t…

The Consolidated Headquarters Complex for the California Military Department recently opened, bringing together the California Army National Guard, California Air National Guard, and California State Guard in one location. The CMD Consolidated Headquarters Complex is one of the first few large-scale campuses targeting net zero energy implemented by the State of California. The complex produces…

  Kohler Power Systems, part of Kohler Energy, announced it has collaborated with Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) to develop and install a hydrogen fuel cell power generation system at the Klickitat Valley Health hospital in Goldendale, Washington. The fuel cell power system combines Kohler and Toyota technologies to showcase the viability of zero-emission technology…

Beyond Buzzwords, published by The Young Foundation on 7 March, underlined the economic and social benefits that equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) can bring, while noting substantial barriers to progress. The report confirmed the critical role that professional bodies like the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) can play in bringing about the ‘systematic’…

Canada’s four distinct seasons make building maintenance a never-ending cycle of problems, often involving water. Facility managers face difficult yearly challenges. Establishing a plan in response to maintenance threats ensures swifter remediation. The better prepared you are, the faster you can act. The Importance of Fast Response “The first 24 hours after a disaster will…

Bain and Company, one of the world’s largest consulting firms, is the first company to set a Carbon Integrity Platinum Claim, going beyond its existing net zero commitment. The new Carbon Integrity Claims framework, established by the Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative (VCMI), goes beyond the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) net zero requirements to…

Construction is set to begin in summer 2024 and is slated to be complete after a full year. McLaren Greater Lansing, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has announced its plans to expand further into the community, enhancing patients’ access to healthcare services with the construction of ambulatory care campus in Grand Ledge. The nearly…

Designing a healthcare facility to be more home-like can benefit a patient’s overall experience. A growing trend in healthcare facility design is to make these settings feel more like home and less clinical. There are purported benefits to this, as it may help with patient recovery and quality of care. Healthcare Facilities Today recently spoke…

Globally, we face major demographic shifts that offer both daunting challenges and transformational opportunities for the future. There are specific ramifications for workforce composition and service delivery in the public sector. In particular, communities are better served when organizations reflect their constituents, paying special attention to the changing needs and preferences of citizens. In the…