Why ESCOs Help Facility Managers Navigate Energy Projects
Enough ways to fund energy saving projects exist for K-12 school districts that even people who work on this exact thing for a living sometimes have a hard time keeping up with what’s available. During an education session at the recent National Association of Energy...
The battery chemistries powering the future of electric vehicles
Battery technology has evolved significantly in recent years. Thirty years ago, when the first lithium ion (Li-ion) cells were commercialized, they mainly included lithium cobalt oxide as cathode material. Numerous other options have emerged since that time. Today’s...
New refrigerant restrictions set for 2025
An international agreement to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) with high global warming potential (GWP) ironically poses some complications for Canadian building owners contemplating the replacement of gas-fired boilers. Industry insiders warn of market...
Five Hybrid Work Trends to Watch in 2025
Just a few months ago, many people thought the battles over the value of the hybrid work model — and, on the flip side, return-to-office (RTO) mandates — were finally dying down. Two-thirds of U.S. companies had settled into a flexible work policy, according to Flex...
Taking Advantage of Predictive Maintenance Without Compromising Human Talent
Artificial intelligence (AI) has very quickly become familiar to everyone involved in facilities management. Through prescriptive data insights, combining advanced analytics and AI-driven recommendations, there are a wealth of benefits that AI brings for the industry....
Critical care
With healthcare environments being increasingly complex and diverse, operational effectiveness is not just a goal; it is a necessity. From acute primary care to major trauma services, the daily functioning of thousands of clinical and microbiological assets...
Facility Condition Assessments and the Bottom Line
Facility condition assessments are essential tools for healthcare facilities managers looking for a clearer picture of the state of buildings they oversee and, more importantly, the task that lies ahead in ensuring the buildings’ safety, reliability and...
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens Completes Energy Efficiency Upgrade
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) announced the completion of a large-scale energy efficiency upgrade at NYC Health + Hospital/Queens. The project marks the latest milestone in both agencies’ ongoing efforts to...
How to Make Outsourcing Work for Your Facility
Outsourcing in institutional and commercial facilities is a complex process. From setting the scope of the work to selecting a service provider to overseeing the project from beginning to end, building owners and managers must make a series of critical decisions, each...
Why Hospitals Should Make Space for Wellness
For patients, employees, and visitors, focusing on biophilic design and other strategies that prioritize wellness can pay huge long-term dividends. Research demonstrates that a person’s environment directly impacts their overall health. Many organizations are studying...