Pittsburgh, Pa., May 24, 2016—Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, recently named Charles Brehm as director of health and safety. In this role, Brehm will oversee Michael Baker’s enterprise-wide…
American Institute of Architects, HOK Team to Advance Design and Health Research Consortium
Washington, D.C., May 16, 2016—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Architects Foundation today announced the signing of a memorandum…
Research Looks to Make Swimming Pools Healthier and More Efficient
UBC engineering researchers are looking for ways to reduce energy use and minimize potential health concerns in community pools. In a study that will…
The USGS Issues New Warnings About Coal-Tar-Based Pavement Sealcoat
Coal-tar-based pavement sealant is a potent source of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), as documented by the USGS and other researchers. Coal-tar-based sealcoat products typically are 20 to 35% coal tar or coal-tar pitch—these materials are known…
The Size of City Parks Can Predict Residents’ Well-Being
CLEMSON — Rapid expansion of cities around the world has raised concerns about deteriorating quality of life in urban areas. Lincoln Larson, assistant professor in the Clemson University parks, recreation and tourism management department, said people often…
GRESB Launches Health and Well-being Module for the Real Estate Industry
AMSTERDAM, March 14, 2016—GRESB, the global standard for ESG assessment of real estate portfolios and infrastructure assets, today announced the launch of the GRESB Health & Well-being Module. This new module is an optional supplement to the GRESB Real…
Wayne State Research Team to Evaluate Possible Link Between Flint Water System and Health Problems
DETROIT – Wayne State University announced today that it has formed the Flint Area Community Health and Environment Partnership (FACHEP). The research group, led by Wayne State researchers specializing in environmental engineering and public health, will…
DOT Releases New Online Tool to Help Promote Health through Transportation
Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation has joined with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to launch a new online tool that provides profiles of how transportation may be affecting human health in each State and region. The…
Pennsylvania Beaches Closed After 29 Swimmers Sickened
The lake and beach at Cowans Gap State Park have been closed to swimmers, though fishing and boating are still permitted. The park straddles the border of Franklin and Fulton counties and is located about 60 miles west of Harrisburg. The state Department of…
Why Plumbing Matters to Health, Safety, Water Sustainability and More
Rolling Meadows, Ill., March 10, 2015—Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), whose members produce about 90 percent of the nation’s plumbing products, developed these 10 reasons Why Plumbing Matters for the celebration of World Plumbing Day on March…
