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  Today, LED lighting is often required in most new and renovation projects. Besides offering the obvious reductions in energy consumption and maintenance, LED systems continue to provide new and additional benefits. Previous leaps in the evolution of lighting technologies, outweighed the sacrifices that always came with its use. However, pre-electric times aside, the improved…

During the design process, there aren’t necessarily opportunities to implement “brain breaks,” brief moments to take a purposeful pause from the task at hand and refocus before returning to work. We are typically required to swiftly understand our clients’ goals and bring design to life on a timely schedule. In March 2020, that changed as…

  Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is often underestimated in its value to both recipients and employers. Though a worthwhile pursuit in any field, it is in constantly developing sectors such as facilities management where this upskilling practice provides immediate, and consistent value. CPD can be broadly defined as the ongoing learning activities professionals engage in…

A new report shows health and wellness strategies result in higher rents, improved occupant satisfaction, and greater property recommendation scores, among other benefits. The positive impact healthy buildings have on human health has long been established – and awareness of this connection continues to expand, as evidenced by the growth of third-party healthy building certifications….

It’s summertime, and many facilities professionals are hard at work on new building projects and major building renovations. There are several types of commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to consider when a new system must be installed. The National Institute of Building Sciences advises businesses to consider energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and…

  Fire safety researchers are building a global database of installed lithium-ion battery energy storage systems. Facilities managers worldwide are invited to share some basic details about their system specifications and configurations via on online survey sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Responses will be anonymously consolidated to inform risk analysis and the…