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  Planning permission to develop a new cutting-edge headquarters for the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) at the University of Reading has been granted after Wokingham Borough Council approved the development at its February 2024 Planning Committee. The new headquarters will be developed by the Government Property Agency’s (GPA) delivery partners AtkinsRéalis and…

  Disinfection and cleaning are critical to keeping healthcare facilities from becoming contaminated. Given this, it is no surprise that there are nuances to these processes, meaning they must be done properly. Here are three nuances of cleaning and disinfection. 1: Traditional and “Hospital Grade” Disinfectants While one might think there is not much of…

The Marriott East Hotel was a New York City landmark, designed more than 100 years ago by Arthur Loomis Harmon, the architect of the Empire State Building. With its Romanesque Revival façade, the building at 525 Lexington Ave. in Midtown Manhattan remains a landmark. However, it’s not the Marriott East anymore. It’s not a hotel…

As spring is on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about all the equipment you will need when the temperatures rise and the seasons change. Is the chiller on your regular maintenance list? Regular cleaning and maintenance can help you ensure it’s working when you need it, minimize repair costs, and lengthen its life…

Regional and mid-sized banks in the United States are considered most vulnerable to losses on commercial real estate (CRE) loans, particularly those tied to that country’s shaky office sector. However, newly released commentary from the credit rating agency, Morningstar DBRS, traces a wider radius of fallout with financial institutions worldwide demonstrating an upward trend in…

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill is a remarkable initiative aimed at improving security measures at public venues. Mike Bluestone CSyP, Executive Director, Corps Consult explores the impact the new law will have on security measures and the critical role of ‘Responsible Persons’ In the aftermath of the devastating 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack, Figen…