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Rotterdam has granted approval for a substantial new office development known as the Schieblocks, a 47,000-square-metre project that is set to become the largest privately built office building currently under construction in the Netherlands. Designed by MVRDV for developer LSI, the scheme occupies a long and narrow site beside the railway line and rises to…

Operating rooms are high-risk zones for infection due to invasive procedures and vulnerable patients, so competence in cleaning is critical. “It is clear that the leaders of this organization hire incompetent, unskilled and unqualified persons to perform housekeeping services.” — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) surveyor Who is to blame for an incompetent…

The medical facility is designed to provide care to service members, retirees and their families. General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital announced the opening of General Leonard Wood Community Hospital will take place on April 7, 2026. This marks a significant milestone in providing healthcare to the service members, veterans and families of Fort Leonard…

This year was a busy one for updates to four widely used corporate climate target-setting and carbon-accounting frameworks. Next year will be even busier, as companies grapple with shifting geopolitics, review progress against their existing near-term emissions reduction commitments and look beyond 2030 to set new ones. Here’s a cheat sheet for what to expect…

With the rise of smart buildings, cybersecurity is becoming an essential concern for facilities managers, but physical security remains a top priority. That said, what might be ahead for the physical security industry in 2026? Genetec, a provider of enterprise physical security software, offered the following predictions: 1. Choice and Flexibility Will Define the Next…

Adobe Stock/Viktor – Generated with AI Maintaining a clean facility takes consistent effort, but not all cleaning is the same. Daily routines handle the visible messes, while deep cleaning targets dirt, grime, and buildup that regular maintenance cannot tackle. Understanding when your facility needs a thorough clean can have a major impact not just on appearance, but also on hygiene, safety, and overall…