Exposure to U.S. office loans grows unsettling

Exposure to U.S. office loans grows unsettling

Regional and mid-sized banks in the United States are considered most vulnerable to losses on commercial real estate (CRE) loans, particularly those tied to that country’s shaky office sector. However, newly released commentary from the credit rating agency, Morningstar DBRS, traces a wider radius of fallout with financial institutions worldwide demonstrating an upward trend in…

Martyn’s Law – Transforming security preparedness in the wake of tragedy

Martyn’s Law – Transforming security preparedness in the wake of tragedy

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill is a remarkable initiative aimed at improving security measures at public venues. Mike Bluestone CSyP, Executive Director, Corps Consult explores the impact the new law will have on security measures and the critical role of ‘Responsible Persons’ In the aftermath of the devastating 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack, Figen…

EPA named 9 new ‘forever chemicals’ it wants out of supply chains

EPA named 9 new ‘forever chemicals’ it wants out of supply chains

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed adding nine “forever chemicals” to its list of hazardous constituents under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). To qualify for the list, chemicals must have proven “toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, or teratogenic effects on human life or other life forms,” according to the EPA’s website. The chemicals are…

DOE awards $4 million to build local energy incubators

DOE awards $4 million to build local energy incubators

Created by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to help commercialize clean energy technologies, the Energy Program for Innovation Clusters (EPIC)  provides grants to incubators supporting energy innovation and development across the United States. With a 30 percent decline in climate tech venture capital investment in 2023, federal support is critical to kick starting new…

Integrating the Natural World into Healthcare Facilities

Integrating the Natural World into Healthcare Facilities

The natural world has a myriad of health benefits for patients of all types. Humans are both naturally and historically tied to nature, so it comes as no surprise that incorporating natural elements into healthcare settings is an increasingly popular concept. There are numerous benefits of doing so, such as aiding in the healing process…

Froedtert ThedaCare Health Breaks Ground on Fond du Lac Campus

Froedtert ThedaCare Health Breaks Ground on Fond du Lac Campus

The new campus is expected to be completed in 2025. The newly combined health system of Froedtert ThedaCare Health, Inc., announced the groundbreaking of a new health campus in Fond du Lac. The campus will expand convenient access to care for those living in the region. The Fond du Lac campus is designed to be…