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The definition of “on campus” is changing. The advancement of AR/VR technology in higher education is introducing a new learning experience and environment, and institutions are quickly adapting to change. There are compelling reasons to move into this space—more engaged hybrid learning, expanding enrollment and reach and leveraging content production across more students. Unlike current…

  The lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles are well-known, at this point, as the main culprit for the environmental impact associated with manufacturing EVs. There are obvious carbon emissions generated by the mining of metals for EV batteries, not to mention high water usage and potential human rights abuses. But a new sector of…

The U.S. Department of Labor announced changes to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2023. OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations will increase from $14,502 per violation to $15,625 per violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations will increase from $145,027 per violation…

  The COVID-19 pandemic produced an unexpected benefit for institutional and commercial facilities: It alerted the general public that facilities and their key systems – in the case of the pandemic, the ventilation and air filtration systems – have a direct impact on the health of occupants and visitors. But for all the heightened awareness…

When thinking about automatic sprinkler protection for a warehouse, one might start by asking themselves, what will be stored in the building? That will define the fire hazard. This is a great starting point, but it’s also important to ask yourself additional questions: What type of operations will take place in the building? Will the…

  The historic 110-year old Imperial Theatre in Saint John, Newfoundland, designed by Philadelphia architect Albert Westover, will undergo an energy efficient modernization to reduce energy consumption by 62 per cent and greenhouse gas emissions by 135 tonnes. Funding will come through a joint venture. Canada is investing $2,153,548 through the Green and Inclusive Community…