WellSpan Health and Emerus Break Ground on Third Hospital

WellSpan Health and Emerus Break Ground on Third Hospital

  Meeting the demand for hospital-level care in a part of the region currently underserved, WellSpan Health and Emerus have broken ground on a hospital in Newberry Township. It will include an emergency department and 10 inpatient beds in a smaller, more accessible footprint than traditional hospitals while operating 24/7, 365 days a year. It…

Toronto considers office replacement pullback

Toronto considers office replacement pullback

Proposed new policy directions could open the way for a broader range of redevelopment projects in some of Toronto’s key urban districts. A new report to City Council summarizes emerging thinking from an in-progress study of office space needs and recommends a significant pullback from current requirements for 100 per cent replacement of any office…

Your windows can help cut costs and increase sustainability

Your windows can help cut costs and increase sustainability

While sustainability remains a priority for many facility and maintenance managers, it is also becoming increasingly mandated by governments to go greener. In many cases, technology has made it easier to transition from traditional practices and products, using advancements that help companies get closer to their ESG goals. Today’s advancements offer several options to add…

GSA Adopts New Accessibility Guidelines for Federal Buildings

GSA Adopts New Accessibility Guidelines for Federal Buildings

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a final rule amending the Federal Management Regulation to adopt the new accessibility guidelines issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board). The Access Board’s guidelines establish that pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way dedicated to transportation are readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities. The…

The Hawaii seabed mining ban doesn’t spell the end of EV batteries

The Hawaii seabed mining ban doesn’t spell the end of EV batteries

  On July 9, Hawaii banned all seabed mining for minerals within its waters to protect the local fishing industry, biodiversity and Native Hawaiian rights. The ban follows similar legislation in California, Washington and Oregon. Twenty-seven countries have so far called for a global moratorium on deepsea mining. The increased production of electric vehicles (EVs)…

4 steps to boost your ESG influence with the board or C-suite

4 steps to boost your ESG influence with the board or C-suite

How do I achieve buy-in from senior leadership? It’s the question I hear over and over again from those in senior positions within ESG. Many say they’re met with resistance or indifference from both board members and other C-suite execs as they push for change. This stands in the way of progress and can breed…