technology

NIBS Takes Over SFTool, Unveils High Performance Building Guide for Future-Ready Federal Facilities

Formerly SFTool, the new platform strengthens government infrastructure planning with smarter, cost-effective building guidance. (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced it has formally assumed management and development of the Sustainable Facilities Tool (SFTool), a widely respected digital platform originally developed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Moving forward, the platform […]

Shape the Space, Raise the Stakes: Small Moves That Make Properties Irresistible

Blog contributed by Suzie Wison at www.happierhome.net. Your investment property doesn’t need a full remodel to make an impact. What it needs is rhythm—those small moves that shift how people feel when they walk through the door. When you reduce friction and sharpen presentation, you make a home feel simpler, more cared for, more livable. That’s […]

CPL Enhances Ohio Presence with Columbus-Based Andrews Architects

New partnership combines innovation, people-first design, and strong client relationships across Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio — CPL, a full-service design firm serving public and private-sector clients for 50 years, is proud to announce a new partnership with Andrews Architects, a respected Columbus-based architecture firm known for its healthcare expertise and long-standing client relationships across Ohio. This […]

The New Habitat 26/27: Why Wellbeing Is Redefining How We Design Homes, Offices, Hotels and Retail Spaces

A new report by APE Grupo reveals that physical and mental wellbeing now leads spatial design priorities as homes, workplaces and public spaces adapt to a changing world. In a world increasingly shaped by loneliness, uncertainty and emotional precarity, spatial design is no longer merely an aesthetic or functional matter—it is becoming a tool for […]

Essential Digital Tools to Help Your Small Business Grow

Blog contributed by Suzie Wison at www.happierhome.net. In today’s fast-paced world, small business owners are expected to juggle everything from operations and finances to marketing and HR. The right digital tools don’t just help you keep up — they create the space for you to move faster, work smarter, and grow stronger. If you’re still juggling […]

Perks with Personality: How Home Services Owners Are Rethinking Employee Benefits for the Modern Workforce

Blog contributed by Suzie Wison at www.happierhome.net. As a home services business owner, you’ve probably seen firsthand how difficult it can be to attract and keep good people. The job market’s competitive, and paychecks alone just don’t cut it anymore. Workers want more than a wage — they’re looking for jobs that value them as whole […]

Intel Honors GF Piping Systems with 2025 EPIC Supplier Award for Outstanding Supply Chain Performance

GF Piping Systems is one of only 37 Intel EPIC Supplier Award recipients in all of Intel’s global supply chain. GF Piping Systems is proud to announce that it has earned the exclusive Intel EPIC Supplier Award for 2025. This award recognizes the top performers in the Intel supply chain for their world-class commitment to […]

Elevate 2025 Summit: NIBS Leads Conversation on Addressing Workforce Shortage in the Built Environment

NIBS is co-hosting the workforce summit with the International Code Council and National Building Museum on March 4 (WASHINGTON, DC) – To address the severity of the widening gap in America’s built environment workforce, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is co-hosting a one-day event with the International Code Council and National Building Museum focusing on […]

Excel Dryer’s Commitment to Sustainability Recognized with Two Prestigious 2024 Sustainability Awards

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. – Excel Dryer, Inc., was recently recognized as a double winner in the prestigious 2024 Sustainability Awards, hosted by Business Intelligence Group, which honors organizations worldwide that make sustainability a core part of their business practices. The D|VERSE Sink System featuring the XLERATORsync® Hand Dryer was recognized as a Sustainability Product of the Year, and […]