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  Improving morale in the workplace is one of the toughest issues to deal with as a facility manager. Why? It is because we deal with humans, not robots or machines. Everyone has a different personality, skillset, and work ethic. Balancing these and other factors can be a daunting and almost impossible task at times….

Businesses addressing the climate crisis have no shortage of solutions to choose from. But which strategies, tactics and tools deliver meaningful results? Sometimes the actions getting the most attention, resources and funding are less effective than others lurking under the radar. GreenBiz analysts looked at the food, buildings, transport and energy sectors to take stock…

  Chestnut Carbon has inked a 15-year offtake agreement to provide Microsoft with nature-based carbon removal credits generated from an afforestation project in the U.S., the CO2 removals specialist announced last week. The company, which specializes in generating carbon removals credits from trees planted on land previously farmed or under other usage, said the deal…

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Before Jack Frost comes knocking on their doors, facilities managers should ensure their commercial facility’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are in tip-top shape. A failed HVAC system can not only lead to discomfort…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a proposal to strengthen its Lead and Copper Rule that would require water systems across the country to replace lead service lines within 10 years. The agency is also proposing additional improvements to protect public health, such as lowering the lead action level and improving sampling protocols used by…

In recent years, rural healthcare facilities have had to consistently combat rising costs in order to continue serving communities that have limited access to care. Policymakers, stakeholders and communities would need to work together to stabilize rural hospitals and improve healthcare in rural areas, the American Hospital Association (AHA) concluded in 2019. Then came the…