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  National standards for door security do not exist. Two organizations are trying to change that. Columbine. Sandy Hook. Uvalde. Those names and others quickly became shorthand for school shootings and the security challenges presented by horrors that make headlines. Every time, the questions come in a rush: Who was the shooter? What happened? Could…

Concrete anchors played a major role in strengthening the Port of Quebec.   December 27, 2024 The Port of Quebec (French: Port de Quebec) is an inland port located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It is the oldest port in Quebec after the Port of Montreal. Owned by the Government of Canada and operated by the…

We combed through MIT SMR’s columns from the past year and culled five tips for leaders who want to recharge their organizations. These insights home in on how to inspire the best from employees and managers and help people embrace the challenges around artificial intelligence, disruption, and burnout — challenges that all flared hot in…

  An anonymous donor has made a $50 million gift to Duke University Health System toward the development of a proton beam therapy center. The donation is the largest philanthropic gift received by Duke University Health System. Duke’s proton beam therapy facility is expected to open by 2029, with a total projected cost of $120…

A baseball-related project in St. Louis had better be done right. Baseball is to St. Louis as music is to Nashville or seafood is to Boston — with local experts everywhere, eager to weigh in. Perhaps no one understands this better than the Gateway Region YMCA in the St. Louis area. The YMCA swung for…

Demand for commercial building electrification has been growing over the past decade as organizations aim to reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient. By electrifying systems such as HVAC, water heating, and cooking, building owners and organizations have been able to achieve benefits such as increased energy efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and safer…