Tag: Professional Development
OSHA Has Issued Over $3M In Coronavirus Violations
Since the start of the pandemic, OSHA has proposed penalties totaling $3,403,139 as a result of 255 inspections for violations relating to COVID-19.
Workers Would Rather Clean, File Taxes Than Attend Office Holiday Party
Nearly 40% of workers are happy their office won’t be hosting a holiday party in 2020, according to a recent survey by Convene.
Real Estate Industry Should Adopt Health, Social Equity Practices
Two new Urban Land Institute reports highlight the need for the real estate industry to promote health and social equity.
Blackline Collective Unites Organizations Committed To Workplace Safety
A cross-industry partnership, Blackline Collective gives leaders a forum to share experiences, best practices, and strategies that improve worker safety, efficiency, and quality.
Working Weekends A Reality For Most Professionals Working Remotely
Tampa, Miami, and Raleigh top list of U.S. cities where employees often log over eight hours a day at home, finds Robert Half research.
FEMA Projects Implementing I-Codes Could Save $600B By 2060
As the frequency and severity of natural hazards continue to increase year-over-year, a new FEMA study reaffirms that building codes continue to be the best first line of defense.
How To Create COVID-Safe And Sustainable Learning Environments
ACEEE shares how schools and policymakers can take steps now to create safe, sustainable learning environments that could deliver long-term energy savings.
USGBC Readies Green Building Industry For LEED Positive Future
Throughout this year’s virtual Greenbuld event, USGBC delivered key updates intended to help push the industry closer to a regenerative future as outlined through LEED Positive
AIA Chicago Presents 39 Design Excellence Awards
Attended virtually by hundreds of industry leaders, the online award program honored 36 projects by Chicago architecture firms found locally and worldwide.
USGBC Names 2020 Leadership Award Recipients
The U.S. Green Building Council's annual awards recognize extraordinary leadership in green building and commitment to advancing healthy, sustainable buildings and communities
USGBC To Fund 500 LEED Professionals In Underserved Communities
The commitment marks the launch of USGBC’s new equity program USGBC All In: Building Equity Together, which aims to build green building expertise and workforce.
IREM Accepting Grant Applications For Elaina’s Sustainability Fund
Elaina's Sustainability Fund grants encourage innovation or adoption of sustainability and occupant wellness initiatives that impact the buildings where we live, work, shop, and play.
OSHA Guides Employers On COVID-19 Inspection Standards
The COVID-19 guidance addresses the most frequently cited standards, including Respiratory Protection, Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, Personal Protective Equipment, and General Duty Clause.
Return-To-Work: Moments Of Change Define Normal
View this free video webinar and learn how to to chart a successful post-COVID-19 return-to-work strategy.
NIBS Rebrands Council To Focus On Building Information Management
The BIM Council will lead the development of U.S. information management standards and building processes.
GBCI Announces 2020 LEED Fellows
The 2020 class of LEED Fellows includes 25 green building leaders who represent the top of their field and are committed to creating healthier, more sustainable and resilient communities.
Yale New Haven Health Recognized For Facility Management Excellence
The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) has awarded Yale New Haven Health its 2020 Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award.
Is Flexibility The Future Of Work?
Both workers and companies will demand flexibility, not only relating to work activities but also in terms of space and location, finds a new survey of real estate professionals.
The Way Forward With WELL Certification
The new WELL Health-Safety Rating expands on IWBI focus for healthy facilities.
Facility Executive: October 2020 Issue
The October 2020 issue looks at healthy, sustainable, resilient facilities, including mass notification, HVAC, green buildings, and more.