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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…