$10M Donation To ULI Will Help Promote Sustainability In Real Estate
Real estate executive Randall Lewis' donation—the largest in Urban Land Institute history—will support efforts to make the built environment more sustainable.
Lead-Based Paint Rule Responsibility Of Property Managers, Affirms EPA
Property management companies that perform, offer, or claim to perform regulated renovations in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities are required to obtain certification from the EPA and ensure renovations are performed by certified firms and employees.
New COVID-19 Variants: Employees Concerned About Working In Office
A Honeywell survey revealed that 87% of workers have heightened concerns about working in an office due to the rise of new SARS-CoV-2 variants.
Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Asbestos-Based Building Materials
Eco-friendly alternatives give facility managers a solution to the potential health hazards of asbestos-containing materials.
Chicago Takes Top Spot On Bed Bug Cities List
For the second year in a row, Chicago has landed in the top spot in Orkin’s Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List.
Breaking News: SCOTUS Blocks Biden’s Workplace Vaccine, Testing ETS
The Supreme Court ruled that the Biden administration does not have the authority to impose workplace vaccine or testing requirements, blocking an OSHA ETS.
Real Estate Industry Explores The Year Ahead In Sustainability
To create a more sustainable future for the built environment, the real estate industry needs unified leadership and collaboration.
CABA Report Looks At Predictive Maintenance In Intelligent Buildings
Supported by a cross-section of stakeholders in the buildings industry, the report offers facility stakeholders insights on the development of technologies and market offerings.
GBAC STAR Accredited Stadium To Host College Football Championship
Tonight's 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship will take place at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium, a GBAC STAR accredited facility.
Design Competition Announces 2022 High School Programs
New high school workshop invites passionate students to solve “wicked problems” with whole-systems design thinking, sustainability, and the circular economy.
ASSP Sees Uncertainty In Workplace Fatality Report
Despite the reported decline in fatal work injuries, a worker still lost their life due to a work-related injury every two hours in 2020.
New Tool Guides Sustainable Building Design, Construction
Materials database, developed by Northwestern University and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), covers durability and environmental properties of more than 50 building materials
OSHA Offers Tornado Preparedness, Response Guidance
In the wake of a deadly tornado outbreak across eight states, OSHA's Tornado Response and Recovery webpage offers tips to keep workers safe.
NIBS Appoints Stephen T. Ayers Interim CEO
The former Architect of the Capitol will lead National Institute of Building Sciences beginning January 2022.
The Return To Work: Both Vaccinated, Unvaccinated Workers Prioritize Cleaning
More than one-third of Americans say they would consider quitting their jobs if their workplace was not cleaned properly.
Demand For Sustainable, Healthy Buildings Is Redefining Office Space
JLL research shows 84% of premium office buildings are sustainability certified, and space in core central business districts has remained resilient.
IFMA St. Louis Shares The Warmth Of The Season
Facility managers from the St. Louis Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) support Heat Up St. Louis with a $1,000 donation.
Could You Survive This Not-So-Silent Night?
Would you enjoy 24 hours of nonstop holiday music in a decked-out hotel suite? If you're an extreme holiday music fan, Hotels.com has a challenge for you!
Urban Land Institute Leaders Donate $17M To ULI Chair’s Fund
Donors envision fund becoming the equivalent of the unrestricted endowments that major universities rely upon to innovate and expand their programs.
OSHA Extends COVID-19 ETS Comment Period
The comment period for OSHA's COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard has been extended to mid-January.