FAA Awards Nearly $1 Billion to Modernize Airport Terminals
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $970 million in grants to help modernize 125 U.S. airports across 46 states, Guam, and Palau. The funding comes from the Airport Terminal Program, one of three aviation programs created by the Bipartisan...
Security Top Priority for Government Buildings
Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 played vital role in ensuring that safety ranks as a priority over aesthetics. Here’s a 21st-century challenge for building architects: Design a government building that meets security mandates but also looks and feels inviting to the...
Orlando Health Completes Purchase of Three Hospitals from Steward
The three hospitals have been immediately rebranded. Orlando Health has assumed ownership of three hospitals and related physician practices located on Florida’s east central coast. The acquisitions were the result of an asset purchase agreement with Steward Health...
Barrier Management: Strategies and Tactics
To ensure the compliance and performance of barriers in their facilities, managers need to take ownership of their rated barriers. Managing barriers in healthcare facilities can be challenging. There are a multitude of processes related to barriers, and in any given...
Yankee Stadium: A Star Player in the 2024 World Series
Love ’em or hate ’em, the New York Yankees will be battling for Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2024 World Series championship title against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The series will take place at the two teams’ home stadiums, and although all eyes will be on the...
How Eco-Friendly Water Features Can Elevate Spaces While Reducing Costs
Are water features wasteful? It’s a common misconception that indoor and outdoor water features are not sustainable amenities. Many managers and owners of commercial facilities are surprised to learn that not only can attractive and captivating water features be...
Stainless Steel Proves to Be a Smart Choice for Coastal Areas
Using stainless steel to protect electrical equipment from high salt content can reduce maintenance and ensure long-term functionality. Owners and facility managers of buildings near oceans are understandably concerned about flooding. But there is another issue that...
How Healthcare Facilities Can Prepare for All Types of Emergencies
With myriad emergencies being faced daily, healthcare facilities can prepare themselves ahead of time with training and planning. Healthcare facilities face disasters and emergencies of all kinds, whether they be in the real world or digital world. Being prepared is...
Hurricane Recovery Guide for Facilities: First Steps
The impacts of the damage done by Hurricanes Milton and Helene have severely challenged facilities managers (FMs) with building recovery efforts. That’s why Facilities Management Advisor has created this short guide for helping FMs deal with the very first steps you...
Pennsylvania Awards Schools $175M for Facility Improvements
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved 208 investments in school projects, totaling $175 million, under the new Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program. Launched earlier this year as part of the 2023-24...