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Flexible office spaces are contemporary workspaces designed to accommodate the dynamic business needs of different companies while availing a mix of communal and private work areas. Unlike traditional office spaces, several organizations share the same building and access shared information technology (IT) infrastructure, office furniture, conference rooms, and ready-to-use office equipment. Workers in a flexible …

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Sustainability-focused investing has exploded in the past decade, with global ESG assets projected to reach $50 trillion by 2025. The “sustainable investment universe” describes when portfolio investment decisions are based on companies’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors. This approach weighs investment opportunities on how businesses contribute to positive social change rather than solely on …

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In facilities with high volumes of foot traffic, the constant opening and closing of doors not only lets in chilly air but can cause heating problems for the entire building. Cold drafts bring the temperatures down, so while main rooms benefit from the warmth of the building’s primary heating system, many other areas are left …

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World Workplace 2022 IFMA’s World Workplace® is the largest, most highly acclaimed FM conference in the world. Established in 1995, World Workplace is the original forum for groundbreaking discussions on facility management and the wider built environment. It’s where all workplace professionals come to discover innovative FM technologies, build valuable relationships and sharpen essential skills. …

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2022, marking this as the seventh consecutive year with an above-normal season has been predicted. This year’s Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Unfortunately, extreme weather cannot be prevented, but there is technology that can be put …

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In December 2021, President Joe Biden signed Executive Order 14057, which includes several initiatives to help protect the environment. However, of the many initiatives in the order, its overriding key focus is sustainability. While the order applies primarily to U.S. government-owned and -operated facilities, whenever such orders are signed, they typically encourage other facilities, both …

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Food and beverage processors, retailers, and the warehouses and distributors that support them, know that empty shelves lead to lost revenue. But, in any period of peak demand – whether in a crisis like a pandemic, hurricane or other disaster; or a holiday season, etc. – food and beverage industry shelves and refrigerated cases can …

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The age of electric vehicles (EVs) is upon us. According to Bloomberg, passenger EV sales are set to increase from 3.1 million in 2020 to 14 million in 2025.[1] And as demand for EVs skyrockets, it highlights the need for more widespread charging infrastructure. Respondents to a McKinsey survey cited inadequate charging availability as the …

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