No relationship is more complex than sustainability and the construction industry. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the built environment consists of man-made or modified structures that provide people with working, living, and recreational spaces. It includes distribution and transportation systems that deliver water, electricity, and finished goods. Constructing the built environment consumes significant […]
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Interview with Interior Design Veteran Linda Moses About Sourcing The Best Materials for Client Projects. Two of the three pillars of the circular economy are to design out waste and keep products and materials in use. (Number three is to regenerate natural systems.) When combined, design and reuse can produce powerful results, such as long […]
Sustainability is emerging as a top priority in the commercial property industry. As more and more businesses and investments recognize the need for safer, cost-effective, and more efficient workplaces, the need for a Circular Economy can no longer be wished away. Today, older buildings are giving way for safer, greener, and more sustainable buildings that […]
What comes next? This article was reprinted with permission from (International Facility Management Association) IFMA.org: The great COVID-19 disruption sent home workers, and forced organizations to rethink how jobs could be performed remotely. Countless offices remained empty and countless facility managers were left managing empty spaces. Fast forward 18 months and (re)migration to the office […]
A Summary of Circular In the construction industry, sustainability is more than just a lofty ideal. It can be a sound business strategy. Studies consistently show that sustainable building practices can result in more efficient resource spend, lower long-term costs, and a greater return on investment. This idea shifts the mindset of traditional building construction, […]
