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  Besides electing Zohran Mamdani as the next mayor earlier this month, New York City voters also approved all three affordable housing-related proposals on their ballots. The set of green-lit changes all shorten the review process for affordable units—or at least encourage developers to propose projects in places that have historically been unwelcoming. The proposals…

Located in Vaughan, Ontario, Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, part of Mackenzie Health, is Canada’s first smart hospital. The fully integrated facility is powered by IoT technology and smart systems that connect clinical and building systems to streamline operations and improve patient care. Through a 30-year public-private sector partnership (P3), Johnson Controls is responsible for ensuring the…

Toronto, Canada, is one facility closer to meeting its ambitious sustainability goals. Officials have celebrated the launch of Toronto’s largest city-run child care center and first net-zero building. At 19,000 square feet, the Mount Dennis Early Learning and Child Care Center provides space for 98 children, including two infant rooms, three toddler rooms, and three…

Seasonal changes can have an impact on work performance. Daylight savings signified that the winter season is just mere weeks away. As the days get darker sooner, 15.5 percent of workers have reported experiencing extreme anxiety at work during the winter, according to a survey by Resume.ai. Seasonal affective disorder – also known as SAD…

When most people think of electrical work, they picture the installation phase, such as wiring a new facility, adding lighting or setting up equipment. However, for facility managers, property owners, architects, and developers, the real value lies in partnering with professionals who possess a deep understanding of design, compliance, safety, and system optimization, guiding projects…

Six new adaptable classrooms, student-guided design and facility-friendly features reshape the expanded center. The Brooklyn STEAM Center at the Brooklyn Navy Yard is expanding what career and technical education can look like. The project introduces six new classrooms that support pathways ranging from cybersecurity and game design to construction technology. Each classroom is designed to…