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As a circular economy professional, I’ve always found Amsterdam revitalizing. From the city-wide circular commitments to the city-funded circular accelerator, all the way down to the delightfully clear signage that decorates waste and recycling bins, the city is teeming with inspired circular solutions. That’s why I was curious to attend the Future of Plastics and…

From patient comfort to maintenance, a BAS can have numerous impacts on a facility. Building automation systems (BAS) can be beneficial to healthcare facilities since they automate and streamline many processes. They work by integrating with different processes and systems across a facility to operate them. A BAS provides control over an entire facility system,…

The rental market in Canada has undergone significant changes in recent years, with long-term renting now seen as a viable alternative to homeownership, particularly among Gen Z tenants. Successful, modern rental properties offer similar amenities to condos, without the costs and stresses associated with traditional homeownership. In fact, data shows that both millennial and Gen…

Fire safety is a critical part of your maintenance plan. Along with threatening the safety of your staff and visitors, the risk of fire creates the possibility of expensive costs for repair and replacement, along with loss of income and work stoppage. Commercial building fires cost businesses about 155 million dollars in damage per year,…

UK businesses are being urged to listen more to their workers as they spot issues quickly and have ideas about how to solve them, but aren’t being consulted by management. Two-thirds (65 per cent) of frontline workers in the UK say they spot operational issues monthly or more frequently, yet less than half (45 per…

Offices with onsite facilities such as gyms, nap rooms, gardens, cafes can help employees enhance their overall wellbeing, productivity, and work-life balance. These amenities can promote physical fitness, mental relaxation, and social interaction, fostering a healthier and more enjoyable work environment. Studio Alliance, a European alliance of workplace experts have looked into the advantages of…