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November 22 is National Housing Day in Canada – a day dedicated to raising awareness about housing and homelessness, and recognizing the critical need for collective action. Since the inaugural National Housing Day in 2000, governments, financial organizations, developers, communities, Indigenous and other partners have been coming together to make intentional changes that address the…

Recognising that every role in its organisation must adapt to meet the challenges posed by climate change, Sodexo is embedding green skills within its workforce, providing training and learning opportunities for its people at all stages of their career journey through a dedicated training centre which it has partnered with the Institute of Environmental Management…

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has awarded $12 million in School Security Equipment Grants to 96 school divisions and 472 schools to help protect students, faculty and staff, and visitors. Virginia is one of many states throughout the country, including Pennsylvania, New York, Louisiana, and Missouri, that have invested millions of dollars into school security amid rising concerns about safety. “Every child…

  For its major expansion, Waco Family Medicine incorporated 25,000 square feet of StoCast Wood, achieving the desired aesthetic while saving over $400,000. Innovative Solutions Transform a Major Expansion on a Tight Budget In 2022, Waco Family Medicine in Waco, Texas, set a major expansion into motion. Architect Michael Malone of HKS drew up plans…

Are facilities safer? The question is critical for maintenance and engineering managers who are responsible for the safety of institutional and commercial facilities, especially their in-house staffs and outside contractors doing work in their buildings. Now, one new set of data offers hope that, in fact, facilities are getting safer in key risk areas. Fewer…

Sustainability has become a major focus for facilities managers in today’s world. It’s not just about reducing energy consumption or waste and leveraging the power of data; it’s also about being transparent in sustainability efforts. Transparency plays a crucial role both internally and externally, and here’s why it’s so important in efforts to achieve lasting change. Building a Sustainable Corporate Culture Transparency about sustainability efforts within an organization helps to establish…