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Human-centric design allows facility managers to transform their spaces into healthier, more engaging environments that support productivity, satisfaction, and long-term tenant retention. As cities grow denser and more complex, the spaces where we work, live, and interact must evolve to prioritize human well-being and inclusivity. Commercial buildings, often the heart of urban activity, play a…

Safety, location and company culture are among employees’ top concerns. The healthcare industry faces a few problems with its workforce, primarily that it is aging and getting ready to enter retirement. Attracting and retaining talent is going to be key to keeping healthcare facilities staffed properly so that patients and employees can stay safe. Compounded…

iPads can help facility managers streamline, standardize training programs. Trade schools aren’t just touting the terrific career opportunities available these days in the skilled trades and facilities management. Through technology, they are producing better-prepared workers for such opportunities. As the founder and CEO of the Connected Apprentice, Steve Metzman has played a role in the…

Facility and operations managers across the country are bracing for a new challenge this season: rodents staying active longer. Thanks to higher-than-normal temperatures and an unseasonably mild fall, what used to be a relatively predictable slowdown in pest activity after summer is now extending well into autumn — and even into winter — resulting in…

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is moving ahead with a modernization program to refurbish its North Runway with an investment of $133 million. Originally opened in 1996, the North Runway will receive a series of upgrades to enhance operational resiliency. Work is set to begin in spring 2025 and be completed by fall.  Construction will be…

HID, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand and provider of identity solutions, has released its State of Healthcare Security Report. Based on input from more than 200 security and IT professionals working in a broad range of healthcare facilities, the report delves into the core concerns for the healthcare industry and upcoming innovations and technologies that…