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While green construction is positive for the environment and its resources, it is also becoming a big business. Read about several projects that support sustainable design practices. Read more

As Facilities Management roles evolve and expand within health care, what patterns have emerged? Read the six trends that will outlive the current pandemic. Read more

What makes some people successful in a remote work environment? Soft skills are a critical factor. Read the top five skills that affect success in a virtual workplace and how to improve upon them. Read more

How does the right financial leader help an organization navigate challenging economic times? Read the key facets of the CFO role and what HR professionals should look for in candidates. Read more

How do Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firms prepare as their owners and principals plan for retirement? Read five suggestions for successful succession planning as well as the latest stats from an industry survey on ownership management and transfer. Read more

Recent growth in e-commerce requires warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution real estate. Read the latest stats on the transition from brick and mortar stores to online retail operations. Read more

Life Sciences is a bright spot for commercial real estate. View the industry's geographical hot spots, trends, and facets of evaluating or planning space. Read more

Review examples of workplace distancing via technology as implemented by managers of facilities and jobsites. What changes has your organization made? How are end users responding? Read more

Some organizations have implemented virtual orientation and onboarding activities. If work must begin remotely, how can they acclimate a new team member? Here are six considerations for virtual onboarding. Read more

APPA – the organization representing leadership in educational facilities – has hosted weekly Town Hall meetings via webinar to discuss COVID-19 concerns and share emerging practices. Here are eight observations about facilities management from the sessions. Read more