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Wicked problems are those that have innumerable causes, are hard to describe and do not have seamless solutions. “Environmental degradation, terrorism and poverty — these are classic examples of wicked problems,” according to a Harvard Business Review article. Solving wicked problems is the challenge for the Wege Prize, an annual competition that invites college and…

More than half of the world’s GDP is dependent on nature. The potential collapse of ecosystem services such as pollination and water-based food is threatening to cause a $2.7 trillion decline in global GDP annually by 2030. Not surprisingly, regulators and investors are urgently calling for more transparency around exposure to these nature-related financial risks. The Taskforce…

  Canadian companies are well represented in this year’s inaugural platinum tier of the Green Lease Leaders program. The annual awards recognize landlords, tenants and specific leasing deals for adherence to energy efficiency, sustainability, accessibility and inclusion in the management and operation of commercial and multifamily buildings. For 2022, six Canadian landlords are among the…

In any building, the foremost objective of facility management is to provide a conducive environment that enables building users to gain the maximum benefits from being in that space. Achieving this objective requires a skillful administration of certain functions to optimize the four major areas of facility management—people, process, place, and technology. Facility management that…

NFPA Today – May 26, 2022 Each May, NFPA actively supports National Electrical Safety Month, a campaign sponsored by Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), which raises awareness of potential home electrical hazards, the importance of electrical fire safety, and the safety of all electrical and non-electrical workers. As a step towards this end, NFPA recently…

  Sustainability is an increasingly important focus for many cleaning service and janitorial businesses, as well as facilities. Climate change is affecting our lives and the planet, which means sustainable business practices are vital for business owners, leaders, and administrators. Awareness is a good starting point for businesses looking to become more sustainable. The more…