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DOL’s independent contractor rule faces legal roadblocks ahead of effective date
At least two lawsuits seek to block implementation of the final rule, which takes effect in less than two months.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Career and technical education faces obstacles to meeting demand
"The college-for-all mentality has limited student options and created stigma around trades careers,” said Danny Corwin, executive director of a nonprofit that supports skilled trade education in high schools.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 22, 2024 -
OSHA region launches multiyear safety program for tree, landscaping workers
The program will involve targeted safety and health inspections to assess employers’ compliance and reduce workers’ exposure to hazards, the U.S. Labor Department says.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Healthcare facilities managers must adapt to outpatient focus, AI integration: JLL
Optimizing real estate portfolios and tackling workforce challenges are other priorities, according to the firm’s 2024 healthcare sector outlook.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 17, 2024 -
6 facilities management trends to watch in 2024
Facilities managers are turning to technology and automation to help address commercial real estate challenges, including decarbonization, office space optimization and skilled labor shortages.
By Nish Amarnath , Joe Burns • Jan. 10, 2024 -
DOL independent contractor final rule announced, will take effect March 11
The rule largely tracks the agency’s October 2022 proposed rule, adopting a six-factor, “totality-of-the-circumstances” framework for analyzing worker-employer relationships.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Trends that will define facilities management in 2024: 12 predictions
Net-zero goals, AI-driven automation, predictive maintenance and office right-sizing are some of what industry participants expect in the new year.
By the Facilities Dive Team • Jan. 2, 2024 -
NYC building service workers, RAB reach tentative contract agreement, averting strike
The proposal continues existing healthcare premium coverage, sets a 3% average annual wage increase over four years and creates an early retirement incentive.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 28, 2023 -
NYC building service workers strike threat could affect 1,300 buildings
The 32BJ affiliate of SEIU is negotiating with the Realty Advisory Board for wage increases, fully employer-paid health insurance and job security in a contract that expires Dec. 31.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 22, 2023 -
Organizations plan to cut, optimize space to accommodate hybrid work
Sensor and network connectivity data is informing decisions on office space and collaborative work needs, according to CBRE.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 21, 2023 -
GAO: Federal agencies need to coordinate data on independent contractors, temp workers
Millions of U.S. workers are in nonstandard work arrangements, but data on those workers is scattered and unorganized, GAO said.
By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 21, 2023 -
DOE allocates $40M for energy audit training
The funds aim to help states upskill a workforce that will evaluate energy efficiency to help building owners save money and combat climate change.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 21, 2023 -
DOL rule would promote apprenticeships, tighten program labor standards
Apprenticeships have received much attention of late as a way to funnel badly needed talent into key industries.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 19, 2023 -
A lack of collaborative space tops list of in-office concerns
As 58% of North American companies are mandating or encouraging more time in the office than they did six months ago, challenges remain, according to a workplace report by VTS.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 15, 2023 -
Nearly half of companies say they plan to eliminate bachelor’s degree requirements in 2024
Many employers are dropping degree requirements to create a more diverse workforce and increase job candidate numbers, survey results show.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 14, 2023 -
Bilt adds project collaboration feature to help train technicians
The interactive instruction firm aims to bridge the skilled labor gap through upskilling and on-the-job training based on interactive 3D guidance.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Could apprenticeships help address the skilled worker shortage?
Janitors and other high-churn, low-wage U.S. workers could benefit from a proposed apprenticeship system to become electricians, construction managers and other skilled professionals, a new report says.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 17, 2023 -
DOE grants aim to expand building energy workforce training
The $40 million-plus funding will add new building training and assessment centers and industrial assessment centers, which provide technical assistance to commercial and institutional buildings and some manufacturers.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 17, 2023 -
DOL’s proposed overtime rule change faces pushback
Commenters on the rule suggested the agency reduce the minimum increase threshold, delay the rule’s enactment or abandon it altogether.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 13, 2023 -
ASHRAE releases new guide on how grid interactivity can accelerate decarbonization
The guide offers best practices and considerations for carbon emissions reduction, energy usage optimization and operational cost savings, the organization says.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Higher prices for hard services contracts expected to linger: CBRE
Competition for labor will keep electric, plumbing and HVAC service contract costs elevated compared with those for soft services, the report states.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 31, 2023 -
1 in 7 US workers want to leave their current job within the next year, Yoh report says
Workers are most likely looking for a higher salary or better benefits, according to the survey.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 16, 2023 -
Facilities management conferences ahead in 2024
Improving building management processes, streamlining operations and meeting sustainability goals are key focal points at events across the U.S.
By Joe Burns • Updated Oct. 18, 2023 -
Solatube appoints new CEO, president amid aggressive growth plan
The daylight device manufacturer, acquired by Kingspan Light + Air in 2021, aims to expand into industrial businesses with an LED lighting fixture that promises new features.
By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 12, 2023 -
Clean energy could create up to 4.7 jobs for every commercial building
Solar PV, heat pumps and battery storage installation and maintenance could generate more than 2 million new jobs in the U.S. and Europe, according to a study by Schneider Electric and Boston University.
By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 11, 2023