UPMC Presbyterian Tower Project Reaches Construction Milestone
The 1.2 million-square-foot, 17-story tower is expected to be completed in late 2026. HGA announced UPMC Presbyterian’s state-of-the-art inpatient tower reached a significant construction milestone. UPMC is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the...
Newly Constructed High School Centers on Multi-functional Spaces
New Fairfield High School features collaborative spaces and wellness initiatives. By FacilitiesNet Staff New Fairfield High School in New Fairfield, Connecticut, integrates academics, career technical programs, athletics, and community engagement. The construction of...
Backup Power: Challenges and Solutions
By ensuring reliable, resilient and cost-effective solutions, managers can meet demands of healthcare operations and safeguard patients. When designing backup power utilities for healthcare facilities, it is crucial to assess and understand each client’s...
West Henderson Hospital Officially Opens in Southern Nevada
The 150-bed hospital is equipped to care for patients with a variety of medical needs. West Henderson Hospital has opened its doors to patient care as the newest acute care hospital in Southern Nevada. The first patient arrived via ambulance, kicking off a steady day...
Feds Issue Probe Update on Massive Fire, Toxic Plume at Georgia Facility
On Nov. 22, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released an update on its investigation into a Sept. 29 chemical reaction and toxic gas release at the Bio-Lab Inc., facility in Conyers, Georgia. The incident led to a massive fire and plume of...
Get Ahead of Spring by Preparing Your Facility’s Chiller System Now
As facilities managers begin planning seasonal maintenance for chiller systems in preparation for spring, Goodway Technologies, a provider of heat exchanger cleaning and maintenance equipment, emphasizes the importance of conducting routine maintenance and cleaning...
When is it Time for an Elevator Update?
How facility managers should predict, plan and budget for elevator repairs and modernization. Elevators aren’t built to last forever. Once they hit the 20-year mark, it’s usually time for an upgrade. However, William McGrath, the president and CEO of South...
Phoenix Convention Center Successfully Completes Renovations While Under Pressure
The Phoenix Convention Center had to complete complex lighting system upgrades in time for Super Bowl LVII. They succeeded. Lighting upgrades in institutional and commercial facilities are complex enough. But when an impending event with the enormity of a Super Bowl...
Practicing preventative maintenance
An important part of building maintenance is creating a strategy to mitigate as many issues as you can ahead of time, protecting your budget, keeping employees on task, and avoiding work interruption. Get ahead of potential issues with regular attention, data...
New regional park coming to South Langley
Metro Vancouver is creating a new regional park in south Langley, which will connect green spaces and continue the regional district’s work to protect important natural areas. The 44-hectare South Langley Regional Park will combine a recently purchased piece of...