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Building owners in Canada are well aware of the damage pests can cause to the exterior of a structure. In some instances, evasive action must be taken to ensure the damage isn’t too serious. From birds nesting in vents to insects burrowing in wood, being on the lookout for unwanted critters is in the best…

Hybrid, remote, hub-spoke-home, the death of the open plan—there are lots of ideas about the function, purpose and design of the post-pandemic office. But what are corporate decision-makers saying about the workplace in 2023 and how are employees responding? HOK’s Kay Sargent and Tom Polucci recently participated in a LinkedIn Live where they shared insights…

  Translating global corporate sustainability ambitions into local market strategies is necessary for accelerating progress — although it’s no simple task. Companies of different sizes and cultures face similar challenges and questions around how to meet the needs of local markets while moving globally in a unified direction — and managing a broader strategy rollout…

We’ve seen emissions rebound after dropping during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Transport has the highest reliance on fossil fuels, accounting for 37% of CO2 emissions from end-use sectors in 2021, while building operations accounted for 27% of total energy sector emissions (8% direct emissions and 19% indirect emissions from electricity production and heat use)….

Researchers from the Faculty of Agriculture at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that vertical green-living walls (VGWs) can save up to 20 per cent of the energy used for air circulation in closed offices and spaces, resulting in significant energy and financial savings. The study, conducted by Dr. David Helman and Yehuda Yungstein, was…

  Improving grid reliability is just the start. VPPs also offer an intriguing climate story as well. Grid reliability is becoming increasingly crucial as extreme weather increases. The California heat wave in 2022 and the deep freeze in Texas in early 2021 both showed how vital having reliable power is — and the power grids…