8 Ways to Assess Your Readiness for a Power Outage

8 Ways to Assess Your Readiness for a Power Outage

Would you be ready for a power outage at your facility if it happened today? Before the power goes out, you need to assess whether your facility can ensure business continuity during an outage. Power outages can be less stressful and manageable with the right prep. Here are 8 questions facilities managers should ask themselves…

Office workers embrace healthier lunches and communal dining finds Food Trends Report

Office workers embrace healthier lunches and communal dining finds Food Trends Report

Office food delivery specialist Just Eat for Business has unveiled its 2024 half year food trends report, which shows a significant rise in desk orders to a continued trend towards healthier lunchtime food options. The report finds that office workers are increasingly opting for the convenience of using tech-driven solutions to order lunch to their…

Controlling the Spread of Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria

Controlling the Spread of Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria

WHO has sounded the alarm over an antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria that is becoming more common and encourages healthcare facilities to ramp up infection control measures. A strain of bacteria that can cause severe infections and carries genes that are resistant to carbapenem antibiotics has been detected in all six World Health Organization (WHO) regions,…

IRA Capital, Oaktree Acquire 12 Property Medical Portfolio

IRA Capital, Oaktree Acquire 12 Property Medical Portfolio

The 12 property portfolio spans 600,000 square feet. IRA Capital, a prominent Southern California-based private equity firm and a private buyer of healthcare real estate in the United States, announced the acquisition of twelve Class-A Medical Outpatient Buildings (the Portfolio) through a newly established partnership with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (Oaktree). The…

Planning for Privacy and Accessibility in Public Restroom Design

Planning for Privacy and Accessibility in Public Restroom Design

Locking hardware can impact interior functionality in schools, health care and almost all settings. In addition, the right type of locking hardware can also support emerging design considerations for privacy in institutional, commercial and retail spaces. This is especially true for public restrooms. While restrooms in commercial and retail occupancies must meet several operational considerations,…