Interview between Ken Sinclair,Founder, Owner, Publisher, AutomatedBuildings.com and Marc Petock, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Lynxspring
June 2022
Environmental. Social. Governance.
These Three Words Combine to Form a Powerful Concept that is Pulsating Throughout the Built Environment.
So, how have we arrived here? The year 2020, was the year we saw the lifeblood of environmental, social and governance (ESG) go mainstream in the built environment. 2021, could be classified as the year in which organizations began to earnestly explore the implications of the transition towards ESG and to consider how to achieve sustainable outcomes and impact.
The workplace, post-COVID. What will it look like? How will it function? How must it operate? How will occupants interact with it? The pandemic has forced workplaces to re-evaluate the role of offices within their company structure.
As companies redesign their workplaces and the convergence of the operational side with the workplace management side continues to occur, the role of offices in creating safe, productive, and enjoyable experiences for occupants is a well-planned reimagination which can generate improved collaboration and productivity, an increased focus on sustainability, lower operating costs, trust, and smarter buildings.
IT WAS A YEAR THAT FORCED US TO RECONSIDER ASSUMPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS FOR OUR LIVES, THE WAY WE CONDUCTED BUSINESS, AND THE WAY WE COMMUNICATED WITH EACH OTHER.
I think we all can safely say that 2021 was most interesting indeed. It was a year that forced us to reconsider assumptions and expectations for our lives, the way we conducted business, and the way we communicated with each other. We continued to blaze fresh trails in our lives and find work that felt right and sustainable amid the ongoing pandemic. We redefined the way relationships look with family, friends. We modernized our views on work separation and decentralization; we embraced different ways to do our jobs, we updated the ways in which we made and distributed our products, and yes, we incorporated innovative ways to manage and operate our buildings. And, without any doubt, we succeeded!
COVID has introduced us to new challenges and priorities and caused us to reconsider and re-examine operational and workplace strategies at our facilities. Achieving operations that balance economic, social, and environmental goals is one of the major outcomes the building industry is facing resulting from the pandemic.
“Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.”
Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month - observed every October, continues to be a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure both businesses and consumers are aware of the cybersecurity pitfalls and have the resources and knowledge to stay safer and more secure online.