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Technological disruption and changing habits are rapidly transforming our relationship with the built environment. Offices and retail spaces occupancy rates have plummeted over the last decade, prompting portfolio owners, government, and businesses to sell off or demolish some assets, while seeking code exceptions and government incentives to facilitate repositioning. Given the severity of some markets,…

Building envelope technology has evolved during the last 25 years to advance healing-centered environments that prioritize patient comfort, staff well-being and operational efficiency. By integrating cutting-edge air barrier systems and intelligent building management, healthcare facilities can now meet and exceed the rigorous demands of modern medical care. Advanced air barrier technology creates contained building envelopes…

The Climate Pledge Arena, located in Seattle, Washington, recently went viral when it showed the facility’s crew members preparing for six different events in six consecutive days. The turnover can easily be overwhelming for even the most seasoned facility manager, but for the crew for the Climate Pledge Arena, it was all in a day’s…

  The healthcare industry has long been a leader when it comes to women’s representation in the workforce. It has proved to be an attractive destination for the roughly 40 percent of US STEM college graduates who are women. In fact, in the United States, nursing is the largest healthcare profession, and 88 percent of…

There are many safety hazards to avoid in any given workplace, but stress may be the most insidious because it can lead to many other problems. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has done extensive research on work stress and how on-the-job stressors can lead to accidents and injuries. According to NIOSH,…

As innovation continues to evolve into 2025, and automation adoption remains on the rise, how do autonomous robots fare as a viable and sustainable addition for cleaning companies? The robotics industry has been credited with increasing efficiency, helping to manage labour shortages better, and producing better results, but the answer to whether autonomous cleaners are…