NAIOP imposes order on CRE’s evolving vocabulary
NAIOP’s updated glossary of common commercial real estate business terms presents an expanded list reflective of an evolving vocabulary across a multidisciplinary workforce. The newly released 2024 edition features 250 standardized definitions categorized by nine...
Commercial cleaning and maintenance: 3 keys to unlock success
The cleaning industry is thriving and is projected to grow even more in the coming years. This growth presents a significant opportunity for commercial cleaning and maintenance businesses to achieve long-term success. However, to capitalize on this growth and...
Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety
Out is In: Outpatient Care, Medical Office Buildings, and the Future of Healthcare Facilities Developers, owners, investors, and property managers are seeing an extraordinary change in healthcare real estate playing out in real-time, and for those tuned in to this...
Revolutionizing Public Safety: The Power of AI in Surveillance Enhancement
Public safety threats like active shooter situations and acts of terrorism have become increasingly complex and unpredictable. While surveillance cameras are widespread across the U.S., many systems fail to provide real-time monitoring and threat detection....
The week in climate policy: 4 updates you need to know
Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that bans lab-grown meat in Florida. Specifically, SB 1084 bans the manufacturing and sale of lab-grown meat in an effort to protect the state’s cattle industry against the rising competition. Opponents say the ban...
U.S. Department of Education Honors Top Green Schools of 2024
The U.S. Department of Education revealed the 2024 Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. The announcement came as the White House hosted the first-ever Summit for Sustainable and Healthy K-12 School...
Scrubbing Up for World Hand Hygiene Day
The day focuses on proper handwashing and care, which is especially important in the healthcare field. May 5, 2024, is World Hand Hygiene Day, a day dedicated to emphasizing the importance of proper hand care. The reason being: hands are home to many germs that...
Emerging considerations in inclusive design
Design elements that consider a diverse population of users make lives better. When it comes to wayfinding, some factors will remain consistent—including accessibility and legibility. At Page, our design philosophy encourages planners to go beyond these typical...
What Successful Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Get Right
Neil Webb/Ikon Images Many retailers with physical stores have felt as if they have been fighting for their lives during the past decade. A constant stream of media and industry analysis has poured cold water on the retail channel, documenting how stores have closed...
3 Springtime Tips for Energy Efficiency in HVAC
As life outside gets greener, spring is also a good reminder of the importance of green practices in facilities. HVAC systems use 40-50% of a commercial building’s energy, translating to high energy usage and significant greenhouse gas emissions. However, this also...