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Deferred maintenance, driven largely by taxpayer reluctance to finance much-needed repairs, has been plaguing the nation’s public schools for decades. Government facilities also are struggling under its burden, and it is even causing untold destruction to the nation’s military facilities. Not surprisingly, another sector of public buildings is suffering the same fate. The National Institute…

“Did you see the article about blockchain on the paper’s home page? I think we need blockchain, too.” “We should give all our IT to an offshore system integrator—that will save a lot of money. Our competitors are doing the same thing.” “We need to do something about generative AI right away!” Many who work…

Canada and Quebec have joined forces with Mission Unitaînés to build 1,000 new social and affordable housing units for independent seniors over the next two years. The $235-million investments by both levels of government will go toward the construction ten buildings in ten cities across the province, including Shawinigan where government officials gathered to make…

Whether we’re thrilled or dragging our feet about returning to the office, there’s a question that lingers: What does our workspace look like now? Post-pandemic, offices have undergone major changes as the real estate industry adapts to hybrid ways of working. Here are three office space trends to watch this year: 1. Offices Are Getting…

True site success prioritizes important mission and business objectives, such as patient volume and physician utilization. The age-old real estate mantra of “location, location, location” has taken on new life in the healthcare industry. It is about more than just the real estate market. It is about insightful data and advanced analytics that drive business…

Working with a trusted design team is a crucial step to making sure your building remains competitive.   As new-build, Class A skyscrapers come to market, the widely reported “flight to quality” is forcing older commercial buildings to evaluate their place in the conversation. A common response involves time-consuming and expensive infrastructure upgrades –– think…