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Dive Brief: Municipal policies that encourage energy-conscious building upgrades are the most powerful catalyst for accelerating retrofits, a new report from Economist Impact and JLL found. An Economist Impact survey of 1,000 senior executives from across the built environment in 12 cities worldwide found that 63% are aware of their city’s retrofitting policies; 55% believe stricter…

Some media are reporting a widespread backlash against ESG and carbon-reduction initiatives. That may be welcome news for facilities managers who view energy tracking as a financial and administrative burden. But the reality is that energy tracking and reporting can lead to significant cost savings for facilities. A glance at data from commercial and industrial…

Ready to disrupt an industry? You’ve already plucked the low-hanging fruit. It’s time to meet the moment. Drill down, run the numbers and think outside the box. But to truly move the needle, you’ll need to break down silos and align with other game changers. If the above clichés read like nails on a chalkboard,…

Physician Partners of America (PPOA) has announced the opening of its newest interventional pain management clinic in Clearwater, Florida. The new facility offers advanced interventional treatments designed to reduce the need for opioids while helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life. Services include minimally invasive procedures for neck, back and joint pain,…

  Superior HealthPlan and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene joined Community Health Development, Inc. (CHDI) to open a new $16 million multi-purpose community health center in Uvalde. The 16,000-square-foot space provides healthcare services, community support and outreach, education and workforce development and a meeting space for the Uvalde community and the surrounding…

  Facility management today encompasses more than maintaining buildings after opening; it also involves taking an active role in shaping the perception of a space, from concept to execution. With rising pressure to proactively activate new facilities, public relations and marketing strategies offer an effective route to influence early perception, create community connections, and drive…