7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the amount of time individuals spend in their residences. This has led to a rise in conversation on health and well-being, as people are increasingly cognizant of the impact built environments have on their physical and mental health. In response to these changes, we’ve identified…

Navigating the Digital Horizon: Transforming Skilled Trades

Navigating the Digital Horizon: Transforming Skilled Trades

In the dynamic landscape of skilled trades, digital transformation has become more than a trend— it’s a necessity. The surge in the use of digitally enabled tools and training programs within the fire, electrical, and life safety sectors underscores a fundamental shift in how professionals approach their work. Recent results from a National Fire Protection…

ASFP Competence Framework launches

ASFP Competence Framework launches

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched its Competence Framework, a free library of information, which defines activities specific to passive fire protection (PFP) across the building lifecycle, providing a benchmark for competence for all PFP activities. The Competence Framework forms the first step on the ASFP’s Competency Pathway, which aims to support…

How to Choose the Right Renewable Energy System for Your Facility

How to Choose the Right Renewable Energy System for Your Facility

With the growing adoption of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and bioenergy, many industrial and commercial facilities managers are looking to add renewables to offset fossil fuel use, reduce energy costs, and meet sustainability goals. However, choosing the right renewable energy system requires careful evaluation of a facility’s unique energy needs, siting, costs, and…

One World Trade Center Completes Energy-Efficient Lighting Upgrade

One World Trade Center Completes Energy-Efficient Lighting Upgrade

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey completed the installation of energy-efficient LED lights throughout One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the United States. The project began in April 2022. Such lighting projects directly support BuildSmart 2025, a statewide energy efficiency program administered by NYPA…

3 Questions for High-Performance Facility Management

3 Questions for High-Performance Facility Management

High-performance facility management involves understanding current facility management practices and identifying opportunities to boost outcomes. In the shift toward integrating value-based payment models within public healthcare programs, facility management can play a key role in influencing the quality metrics that are tied to reimbursements. When revenues are on the line, basing facility management operations on…