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  HVAC systems are a key part of any healthcare facility’s infrastructure. This is especially true for long-term care facilities such as senior care and rehabilitation. In addition, they also play a key role in indoor air quality (IAQ), which is concerned with the various particulates and compounds that float around in the air. Not…

When someone contemplates growing older, it’s likely with a wish for physical and financial independence, joyful and engaging activities, and closeness with loved ones. Whether by playing pickleball or mah-jongg, working a part-time job, or running after grandchildren (or all of the above), the big question is how every older adult, no matter their country…

As the world moves toward decarbonization, there is no shortage of commitments to countering climate change. At COP27 in Egypt last November, an international agreement reinforced pledges to limit global temperature rises to no more than 1.5 degrees above preindustrial levels. Countries with net-zero pledges now number 133. In the United States, President Joe Biden has…

Appraisers generally expect office building values to keep slipping over the course of 2023. When Altus Group recently surveyed its Canadian valuation staff for their opinions, more than two-thirds of respondents projected a further 5 to 15 per cent decline, while just 1 per cent judged that values have hit bottom and will remain flat…

A broad coalition of hotels and resorts have pledged to work toward achieving “net positive hospitality” promising to take action to protect nature, enhance climate resilience, and reduce the environmental impact of their operations. This week, the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, a group which represents more than 50,000 properties and 7 million rooms globally, unveiled a five-year…

Shear walls are walls specifically designed to resist lateral loads, transferring the load from the wall above to the wall below and, ultimately, out through the foundation. This is a critical role in a building’s structural frame, as walls that do not properly manage lateral loads can experience racking, base shear and overturning. The Importance…