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Oct. 1, 2025

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Aug. 1, 2025

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Are the cleaning chemicals used in your building impacting occupant health? Here’s how changing your janitorial routines and products can impact productivity and wellbeing.
Dec. 1, 2025
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Restroom cleanliness isn’t just a task that needs to be done—it’s part of a strategy for improving the experience people have in your building.
Is cleanliness part of your culture—or just a task on your to-do list? Move beyond just meeting cleaning standards and make hygiene a strategic part of the way you create a welcoming...
Nov. 26, 2025
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Nov. 21, 2025
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Top-lighting technologies such as architectural skylights can deliver abundant, natural daylight, even to windowless spaces.
Optimizing natural daylight performance in buildings is important for occupants’ wellbeing—but how can you maximize daylight illumination?
Nov. 19, 2025

Smart Buildings

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Dec. 9, 2025
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Oct. 21, 2025

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Dec. 3, 2025
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Program honoring high-impact commercial projects expands its reach across the full building lifecycle—from design and construction to operations and ownership.
Nov. 18, 2025
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Nov. 17, 2025
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Commercial leases that emphasize sustainability aren’t new—but the demand for them is growing. Here’s what you need to know about leveraging green leases for sustainable success...
Oct. 29, 2025

Safety & Security

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Multifamily properties need a thoughtful access control strategy. New access control technologies can help make operations more efficient while keeping renters safe.
Today’s renters expect a modern living experience—and smart access systems can help provide that while saving you money on operational costs and keeping renters safe.
Oct. 13, 2025
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Learn how integrated systems, clear communication, and leadership support enhance emergency readiness in modern facilities.
Oct. 6, 2025
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The nature of parking is changing—it’s becoming an amenity, not just a space for people to leave a vehicle. Understanding these five key changes can help increase revenue and ...
Sept. 29, 2025
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Exterior building maintenance tasks can pose a serious safety risk for whoever is performing them—but a well-maintained suspended access fall protection system can help keep workers...
Sept. 10, 2025

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Industry News

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Does your office support modern ways of working?
New Steelcase research shows leaders believe it’s time to revamp office buildings. Here’s why—and what you can expect.
Dec. 9, 2025
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Next year will present commercial real estate professionals with challenges in some ways—but we can also expect some bright spots. Here’s what experts are saying about 2026.
Dec. 9, 2025
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A new research project aimed at detecting and targeting viruses, bacteria, allergens, and fungi in the air is seeking to improve public health.
A new research project, Bioaerosol Risk Assessment interVention Engineering (BRAVE), aims to reduce respiratory illnesses by detecting and targeting biological threats in the ...
Nov. 25, 2025
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Global energy efficiency progress is improving, but in the U.S., it’s stalling. Here’s why—and the role buildings play in improving U.S. energy performance.
Nov. 25, 2025