Many San Diego School Districts Shift to ‘Group’ Contact Tracing in Effort to Keep Kids in Class – NBC 7 San Diego
Some school districts in California like San Diego Unified are shifting to a new type of coronavirus contact tracing in the hopes of keeping more children in the classroom, but parents should get ready to receive more notifications that their child has been exposed. While there may be more COVID red flags, that doesn’t necessarily […]
HHS directing $100M to help families with heating, cooling costs
1/3 Xavier Becerra, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services announced $100 million in funding Tuesday, to help eligible families pay outstanding heating and cooling bills. Pool Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo Jan. 25 (UPI) — The Department of Health and Human Services pledged $100 million Tuesday to help families pay […]
Adaptive Reuse Can Help Add ESG And Wellness-Friendly, Affordable Housing Stock
This Chicago project took an old Sears office building and converted it to affordable, … [+] wellness-friendly apartments. Mercy Housing Lakefront / Lofts on Arthington // Urban Land Institute One of the most pressing real estate (and social) issues today is the shortage of affordable housing. “Due to housing production lagging demand over many years, […]
Outdoor air quality in Marshall Fire burn areas similar to urban pollution
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. – The air quality where Colorado’s most destructive fire burned last month is similar to ordinary air pollution found in other urban areas, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Nearly two weeks ago, Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) released guidance on what people should consider when spending time outside, […]
Construction is about to resume for one of Toronto’s tallest towers
A shelved plan to construct one of Canada’s tallest buildings at Toronto’s Yonge and Gerrard intersection was resurrected in 2021, when developer Concord Pacific / Adex announced its purchase of the former YSL (Yonge Street Living) Residences from Cresford. Now rebranded as Concord Sky, the 85-storey condominium tower (though Concord markets it as 95 storeys) has […]
Tech Sets Up Tower for Carbon-Friendly Future
Tech Sets Up Tower for Carbon-Friendly Future | Engineering News-Record This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you […]
Bills could let Massachusetts towns serve as ‘test kitchens’ in quest to go fossil fuel free | Massachusetts
(The Center Square) – The Massachusetts towns of Acton, Arlington, Brookline, Concord and Lexington could pilot components of the state’s ambitious climate plan that was signed into law nearly a year ago. House and Senate members serving on the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy held a hearing Jan. 19 that focused on a […]
Government experts to open 2022 Better Buildings Summit
Whitehall policy leads who have helped shape upcoming shake-up of the Building Regulations will be speaking about major changes in 2022 for efficiency, IAQ and comfort requirements Experts from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) will be joining H&V News to open its 2022 Better Buildings Summit on 29 March. Jack […]
Investors emphasize ESG in properties: Climate risk, social & health factors affect a building’s future value
(Photo: Shutterstock) Investors are rethinking sustainability in their bids for new properties, with factors like improving resilience, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing employee well-being top of mind, according to a new report from JLL. “The role of buildings in creating a more sustainable future is now in the spotlight,” says Lori Mabardi, ESG research director […]
LEC’s HVAC system issues discussed in county commission work session – Garden City Telegram
BY MEGHAN FLYNN Garden City Telegram Heating, ventilation and air conditioning system issues at the Law Enforcement Center and the next steps to fix them, were discussed at the Finney County Commission’s work session on Jan. 18. Work on the LEC’s HVAC system was included in the county-wide sales tax question approved by voters in […]