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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.
hotel guests

Do Hotel Guests Care More About IAQ Than Other Amenities?

Ahead of the holidays, a new study from Fellowes highlights the top considerations hotel guests have when selecting accommodations.
sick in the office

Will Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Be On The Rise This Winter?

New research suggests businesses should step up facility protection measures ahead of a combined respiratory virus season this winter.

Fall/Winter Interior Design Trends For Commercial Spaces

A winter/fall index from Interface highlights different interior design trends in commercial spaces from this past year.

New Consortium Aims To Advance Heat Pump Research

LG Electronics, University Of Alaska created the consortium to advance research and push heat pump limits for extreme climates.

C-Suite Leaders Are Shifting Their Workforce Strategies

Forward-thinking C-suite leaders are shifting their workforce strategies as they take on more transformation initiatives.
scholarship

BOMI Reveals 2023 Scholarship Winners

Dinora Ramirez and Phil Quartuccio received J. Bradley Kennedy Scholarships from the Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.
Optimizing operations, Hybrid Office

View Our Free “Optimizing Operations In The Hybrid Office” Webinar

In this free video webinar, learn how optimizing operations in an office building has taken on newfound significance in the era of hybrid work.

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