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Legionella and elevated levels of copper and lead have been detected in the water in three federal buildings in downtown Chicago and a courthouse in Rockford, prompting Illinois’ two senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth and several other members of Congress to call on the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide a timeline for remediation….

Franciscan Health Dyer will transition in late 2027 to a campus dedicated to treating behavioral health patients, the Franciscan Alliance healthcare ministry announced. The transition in late 2027 to a behavioral health campus, approved by the Franciscan Alliance Board of Trustees, aims to meet the growing need for behavioral healthcare while supporting Franciscan Alliance’s regional…

The City of Toronto and CreateTO announced the Kilmer Group and Tricon Residential (Kilmer-Tricon) as the development partners for the decommissioned Toronto Coach Terminal site at 610 Bay St. and 130 Elizabeth St. The properties will be transformed into a mixed-income, mixed-use development including affordable housing, a new 23,000-square-foot Toronto Paramedic Services hub, an organ…

During emergencies, things can go wrong in an instant. It’s crucial for employers, facilities professionals, and other safety stakeholders to collaborate on developing emergency action plans (EAPs) with effective evacuation procedures, so that in a disaster scenario, employees know where to go. Plan Development When deciding on evacuation procedures for an EAP, it is important for employers…

Thoughtfully designed spaces can transform the overall well-being of patients, staff and caregivers. “Imagine if the arts, in service to our health, were reliably delivered on a day-to-day basis to ease some of the world’s enormous suffering.” — “Your Brain on Art” by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross Modern medicinal practices are increasingly moving toward…

The building will be two stories tall and span 4,300 square feet. Baptist Health announces the expansion of its cancer care services in the Florida Keys with a new standalone facility in Key West. Part of Baptist Health Cancer Care, the new center will be led by a team of physicians, and offer a variety…

NOBLE, an acclaimed provider of global sustainment and operations support for U.S. military and civilian government agencies, wanted their new Boston headquarters to align not only with their company culture, but today’s changing workflow. The new space, designed by Dyer Brown, features fewer dedicated workstations and more collaborative and flex space. The 12,700-square-foot workplace is…

November 22 is National Housing Day in Canada – a day dedicated to raising awareness about housing and homelessness, and recognizing the critical need for collective action. Since the inaugural National Housing Day in 2000, governments, financial organizations, developers, communities, Indigenous and other partners have been coming together to make intentional changes that address the…

Recognising that every role in its organisation must adapt to meet the challenges posed by climate change, Sodexo is embedding green skills within its workforce, providing training and learning opportunities for its people at all stages of their career journey through a dedicated training centre which it has partnered with the Institute of Environmental Management…

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has awarded $12 million in School Security Equipment Grants to 96 school divisions and 472 schools to help protect students, faculty and staff, and visitors. Virginia is one of many states throughout the country, including Pennsylvania, New York, Louisiana, and Missouri, that have invested millions of dollars into school security amid rising concerns about safety. “Every child…