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In an era of changing work trends, which has seen more employers adopt work-from-home and hybrid models instead of having workers in the office full time, facility managers and building owners are incorporating smart sensors into institutional and commercial facilities to enhance efficiency, safety and productivity in the workplace. “Sensor technology in the workplace enables…

Behavioral healthcare is increasingly acknowledged as an essential aspect of overall well-being, yet it remains significantly underfunded and underdeveloped in the healthcare system. One in five adults in the United States experiences a mental health or substance use disorder severe enough to require clinical attention, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…

Sometimes, the “out of sight, out of mind” attitude that blinds many people from appreciating the importance of maintenance and engineering departments actually applies to facilities themselves. The general public can easily see the effects of deferred maintenance on crumbling K-12 schools, universities and office buildings, but most people never see the condition of military…

  Public discussions about ageism often focus on prejudice against older adults, with common stereotypes depicting them as slow, grumpy, and forgetful. However, recent research led by Wharton visiting scholar Stéphane Francioli reveals that the most negative views in society are actually directed toward young adults — a form of reverse ageism known as “youngism.”…

Recent survey data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) indicates the average age of a school is 49 years old—with more than 59 percent of main instructional buildings having been built before 2000. Given that best practices for safer school design have dramatically changed over the last 24 years, a school may not…

The University of British Columbia has added another 282 beds to its Vancouver campus thanks to a new student residence building. Brock South formally opened its doors to students earlier this summer. Brock South features 16 four-bedroom suites, 212 studio units and six one-bedroom units. “UBC is committed to providing living spaces on campus at…