Tag: resilience
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Building Emotional Resilience in the Workplace
Workplace stress is common, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can impact both our professional performance and personal well-being. Building emotional resilience is key to navigating the inevitable pressures and setbacks of our careers. It’s the ability to adapt to stressful situations, bounce back from adversity, and maintain a sense of control and positivity. This…
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Urgent plan aims to make flood resilience standard in homes
The number of homes at risk of flooding in the UK has reached a record high, with the Environment Agency warning that more than 6.3 million properties could already be exposed. Experts say this figure could climb to one in four homes by 2050 as climate pressures intensify. Now, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)…
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In pictures | Costain workers join resilience challenge
Construction workers on Costain‘s Gallows Corner Flyover project have been testing their resilience, one block at a time, during a recent mental health and wellbeing session on site. Delivered by mental health consultant Ghitta Basson, the workshop aims to get participants to reflect on their personal resilience and understand what coping strategies or support are…
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RINA, IFC Partner to Deliver Building Resilience Verification
RINA, a global leader in engineering, inspection, certification, and consultancy services, is proud to announce that it has been selected by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, as one of the first accredited verification providers for the Building Resilience Index (BRI). The BRI is IFC’s, web-based platform designed to help building…
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Data centers seek flexible power solutions for resilience, sustainability
Listen to the article 9 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. AI data centers in the United States could consume 33.8 gigawatts of power by 2030, or about 3% of the country’s generating capacity, Schneider Electric said earlier this year. Some AI power demand projections are even more…
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What the FEMA Act of 2025 Means for Road Builders: Resilience is Now the Standard
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Last year there were twenty-seven separate weather or climate related disasters which resulted in more than $1 billion in damages. A not insignificant portion of those damages were to essential roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure. States hit hard by these events often expressed criticisms of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and how funds…
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Future-Proof Building Envelopes for Comfort and Resilience
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In an era where building owners juggle tenant expectations, rising energy costs, and unpredictable weather patterns, the building envelope is no longer just a shell — it’s a frontline defense against discomfort, damage, and profit loss. A neglected roof leak, an echoing tenant suite, or outdated insulation can all erode the performance — and reputation…
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Resilience and Innovation in Modern Facility Management
In a world defined by rapid digital transformation, climate volatility, and shifting workplace expectations, facility management has undergone a fundamental evolution. Once seen as a background operation, it is now an essential strategic function that enables organizations to remain agile, secure, and sustainable in the face of disruption. Modern facility management thrives at the intersection…
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JLL: Energy & Resilience Drive Industrial Real Estate
The industrial and logistics real estate landscape is at a critical point. After several years of unprecedented growth, owners, investors and occupiers are reassessing assets and location strategies as energy management, resilience, and cost efficiency have become top priorities. JLL’s latest report – Powering Operational Excellence – reveals how energy management and resilience are reshaping leasing decisions in…
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‘Should we accept a climate resilience contract clause?’
This month’s contract clinic question comes from a main contractor worried about a data centre project where the client wants to put in a clause on climate events. Peter Vinden looks at this growing area of risk As the need for climate-resilient buildings and infrastructure increases, the construction industry will have to contend with many…