From generational shifts and the economy to higher education and work and retirement trends, the ASID 2025 Trends Outlook report from the American Society of Interior Designers explores transformative shifts that shape our society, economy and built environments, responding to an era marked by uncertainty and redefined priorities. The report highlights trends that integrate technological advancements, cultural narratives and wellness principles, offering a roadmap for rethinking the future of design. Read more . . .

Stay ahead of the curve at Coverings 2025, the premier event where breathtaking tile and stone solutions come to life. Explore innovative materials and technologies designed to enhance functionality, durability, and aesthetics in your facilities. Connect with global manufacturers, uncover sustainable design trends, and discover products that balance performance with style. From expert-led sessions to immersive installations, Coverings provides the insights you need to optimize your spaces.

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The 20th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report reveals an increasingly fractured global landscape, where escalating geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological challenges threaten stability and progress. While economic risks have less immediate prominence in this year’s survey results, they remain a concern, interconnected with societal and geopolitical tensions.

In Global Risks Report 2025, state-based armed conflict is identified as the most pressing immediate global risk for 2025, with nearly one-quarter of respondents ranking it as the most severe concern for the year ahead.

Misinformation and disinformation remain top short-term risks for the second consecutive year, underlining their persistent threat to societal cohesion and governance by eroding trust and exacerbating divisions within and between nations. Other leading short-term risks include extreme weather events, societal polarization, cyber-espionage and warfare. Read more . . .

Bentley Mills continues to strengthen its leadership in responsible commercial carpet manufacturing, announcing that it will exclusively offer Thrive matter nylon fiber in its Universal Fibers’ solution-dyed yarn bank, the industry’s first and only U.S. company to do so. Part of the Bentley Premium Nylon yarn systems, Thrive — a Type 6,6 solution-dyed nylon — is among the most sustainable, high-performance carpet fibers available to the market today. The Universal/Thrive partnership raises Bentley’s minimum percentage of recycled content to 75% in its yarn, while also creating lower carbon impact scores and increasing waste diversion from landfills in the yarn creation process.  Read more . . .

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on January 8, 2025, more than $332 million for 171 grants across 32 states to modernize airports through the Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program. In total, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included $25 billion over five years for airport and air traffic control infrastructure improvements. The AIG funds can be used for airport planning, development, sustainability, terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements, and noise compatibility projects. Read more . . .

This week's Featured Book from FMLink's Books section is from the Costbooks category. This collection of peer-reviewed books has been curated by the editorial team at FMLink to provide facilities, engineering and A&D professionals with access to publications relating to the Costbooks topic.

2025 BNi Square Foot Costbook is the square-foot estimating guide created for construction professionals. For over 75 years BNi has been a trusted source of accurate pricing data. The data in this book is based on the highly regarded BNi Building News cost database. And the research staff at BNi has gone the extra mile this year to make sure that every cost item in this book is accurate.

This and other Costbooks titles are now available for purchase on FMLink.