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  The profession of interior design in British Columbia has been self-regulated since the inception of the Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia (IDIBC) in 1950. IDIBC continues to flourish, with more than 800 registrants constituting the second largest professional interior design association in Canada. Our mandate is clear – to serve and protect the…

With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. While this impressive material has emerged as a game-changing solution for projects worldwide – ranging from office and hospitality spaces to residential buildings – it is still in its infancy when it comes…

In November, New York state’s Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a historic electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure buildout program, dramatically increasing its investments in EV charging throughout the state. The 2020 EV budget increased from $701 million to $1.24 billion now, with $372 million funding for disadvantaged communities. The program also increased the target number of direct…

Traditionally, office interior design has reflected some of the mundane tasks that come with a 9-5 role, but as our relationship with the workplace has changed for the better, we are seeing more office spaces injected with life to give them more meaning and purpose than just functionality. Office interior design experts, Diamond Interiors, gives…

Deferred maintenance, a common challenge in facilities and plant management, involves postponing necessary repairs and upkeep due to constraints like budget or resources. The delay often leads to an accumulation of tasks, exacerbating issues and inflating future costs. The significance of deferred maintenance spans across diverse organizational settings, impacting operational reliability in manufacturing plants and…

  Staying informed on accessible patient-centric design will further improve healing and the facility’s overall wellness mission. Providing the best care for patients is at the core of what every hospital or other healthcare facility aims to do. Despite this mission, many healthcare facilities are not designed with patients in mind. As healthcare delivery and…