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  As the current energy crisis vividly illustrates, the withdrawal pains associated with ending the economy’s fossil fuel addiction and moving to clean, renewable sources are deeply painful. While purists and progressives champion a cold-turkey approach, reality requires the transition to alternative fuels for electricity and transportation to be more like an extended rehabilitation program….

When the European Union embraced the concept of double materiality in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, mandating that investors consider risks corporations externalize onto people, the business and human rights movement notched a significant win. Now the notion of double materiality is also taking shape in a different guise beyond Europe: in rising investor concerns…

Creating a disaster plan is a crucial step both for preparing for an emergency, and also for business continuity following the wildfire. The record heat in 2021 was damaging, particularly in the West and Pacific Northwest. As droughts became more frequent, it increased the likelihood and severity of wildfires – putting property at risk of…

  In today’s competitive job market, finding, recruiting, and retaining employees is a challenge for most business sectors. But for rental housing providers catering to a wide range of demographics and personalities, the importance of having a reliable, professional, service-oriented staff can’t be underscored enough. “We have an operating philosophy at M&R Holdings that we’ve…

Growing up, people often told me that it is good to be unique, have my own opinions and not always follow the masses. I am grateful for this mindset, as it has pushed me to find my way in life and grow as a professional and individual. But when it comes to the electric vehicle…

While the ongoing pandemic is still creating uncertainty, facility managers should understand these four leasing trends. As we come out of the pandemic, the outlook for office leasing remains uncertain. Unlike other commercial leasing sectors such as industrial, life sciences, and health care, office tenants are still determining space needs, back-to-the-office policies, and staffing requirements….

High-stakes education refers to learning and development that results in attaining a credential.  This credential may come in many forms, including: Traditional degrees and certificates from a higher education or professional institute (i.e., Masters, PHD, or Professional Certificate Programs, etc.) Professional licenses or qualifications that allow holders to perform specific tasks and/or roles (i.e., driver…

  Global facility management market size is witnessing notable expansion lately. Urbanisation and industrialisation have been responsible for the robust development of public infrastructure, such as commercial buildings, residential spaces, and recreational parks. With governments introducing initiatives to boost the quality of the infrastructure, product adoption is likely to increase across developed and developing countries….

  A government commissioned report calling for buildings to be made more infection resilient through the imposition of higher ventilation standards, is being backed by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The report, which was requested by the government’s Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance, urged the UK to “seize the post-pandemic opportunity to mandate…

  The latest machine learning tools are helping to optimise energy efficiency and reduce emissions across a retailer’s portfolio of stores. David Sing, Managing Director (Assets) of Energy Assets The estimated 1.5 million industrial and commercial (I&C) buildings in England and Wales account for around one third of all UK carbon emissions from total building…