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  In the last decade, there has been an avalanche of research showing how critical views of nature, a connection to nature, and natural elements in the built environment are to employee health and wellness, workplace satisfaction, and productivity. Why do we enjoy nature? It’s just the way we’re wired as humans. For 99 percent…

It’s a weird moment in sustainable business. The corporate activity, the money flows, and the pressure from consumers, investors and regulators to take more proactive measures — all are ramping up. The mainstream media interest in corporate sustainability and climate tech is rising, too, a reflection of the perceived importance of companies’ efforts to minimize…

  The Canadian government is launching its promised Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative for commercial, institutional and multifamily buildings. It will convey up to $185.5 million over four fiscal years toward a range of planning, development and outreach costs to encourage the uptake of comprehensive building upgrades that deliver significant energy savings and reductions in greenhouse…

  The government of Canada announced it has launched two new initiatives designed to accelerate building retrofits: the Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI) and the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program (GNPP). Buildings and homes are estimated to be the third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, accounting for approximately 13 per cent of the country’s…

  Looking after a building is no easy feat and there are always threats to your building and grounds, from equipment failure to weather to birds. Knowing the threats and being prepared can save you time, hassle, and nasty – and often expensive – surprises. If you haven’t considered birds a threat to your grounds,…

  Organisational delivery, supply chain inflation and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) imperatives are the three key drivers shaping Facilities Management procurement strategies according to CBRE’s new Facilities Management Procurement Perspectives report. Organisational delivery Its findings show that outsourcing has become the dominant real estate delivery model, with 58 per cent of respondents stating that…