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dam

FEMA Awards $26 Million To Dam Safety Grant Program

This infrastructure funding will help protect communities from flooding, avoid disaster costs and strengthen resilience to climate change.
Generative AI

New Study: How Talent Leaders Feel About GenAI

New research from the University of Phoenix and Executive Networks highlights how talent leaders can maximize positive impacts of GenAI.
heat pump

DOE Initiative To Accelerate Heat Pump Manufacturing And Adoption

The new DOE initiative aims to bring more efficient, rooftop heat pump technologies to market as soon as 2027.
Hurricane Season

AccuWeather Forecasters Predict ‘Explosive’ Hurricane Season

AccuWeather’s meteorologists believe the 2024 hurricane season has the potential to break the all-time record of 30 named storms in one season.
fleet management

Fleet Management: Tapping Into The Power Of AI

Info-Tech Research Group's recently published research explores the transformative power of AI in fleet management.
HID

HID Releases 2024 State of Security Report

Mobile IDs, multi-factor authentication and sustainability emerge as some of the top trends in HID's report.
SEC

New SEC Rules: Public Companies Must Disclose Climate Risks

This SEC ruling is the first time businesses will be held accountable for tracking their carbon footprint against specific goals.
BIA

BIA Announces 2023 Brick In Architecture Award Winners

The Brick Industry Association (BIA), the nationally recognized authority on clay brick construction, showcases last year's top projects.
Women In Construction

Report: Challenges Women Face In The Construction Industry

A report from Lumber discusses how women in construction face a lack of safety equipment and restroom accessibility gaps.
sustainability

IBM Study: Leaders Struggle To Fund Sustainability Investments

An IBM study found that while a majority of organizations recognize sustainability as important, many struggle to fund their investments.
hospital

Study Finds Hospital Patients Want AI And Video-Assisted Care

The Hospital AI Patient Survey uncovered that many patients endorse AI and video for virtual care and family collaboration.
indoor air quality

EPA Establishes Stricter Air Quality Standard

The EPA believes the stricter air quality standard will prevent up to 4,500 premature deaths and 290,000 lost workdays.
buildings in NJ

National Institute of Building Sciences Celebrates 50 Years

The National Institute of Building Sciences supports public and private building technology to advance the nation’s built environment.
Workplace Survey

Workplace Survey Highlights Top Priorities For 2024

According to a new workplace study from FM:Systems, business leaders want employees back in the office full-time.
school cybersecurity

What Is The Main Cybersecurity Concern For School Districts?

Cybersecure 2024 illuminates the challenges and opportunities for schools in strengthening cybersecurity.
School Infrastructure

Education Department Grants $47M To Support School Infrastructure

The Department of Education revealed eight new grants to support school infrastructure investments over the next five years.
fleet

National Safety Council Reveals Fleet Essentials Training Program

Driving for work is the leading cause of occupational death in the U.S. The National Safety Council program aims to close the gap in training.
sustainability

WELL Building Institute Partners With GRESB To Advance Social Sustainability

The collaboration focuses on applied research and innovation to spur actionable insights that help drive progress in social sustainability.

Study Shares Seven Essential Factors For High-Performing Teams

The study provides business leaders with insights into identifying significant contributors connected to high-performing teams.
EPA Energy Star

EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program Celebrates Lighting Efficiency Achievements

Since the ENERGY STAR label was released, well over three billion certified light bulbs have been sold in the United States.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?

View this free video webinar and learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).

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