4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery
We’ve all seen them: swoopy, plant-filled architectural renderings that blur the line between imagination and reality. Architects and clients alike marvel at AI’s ability to produce these photorealistic images, allowing a preliminary design idea to come to life in...
Sustainability in Commercial Snow Removal
As environmental concerns grow, more facilities managers and building owners are considering sustainability when planning snow removal operations. Snow removal is essential for keeping properties safe and accessible during winter, but it can come at a significant...
EPA Offers $965M to Fund Green School Buses
To help save money and be more eco-friendly, many schools have installed solar energy and made other sustainability upgrades, including green transportation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering more funding to help school districts across the...
Boston Medical Center Welcomes Two New Facilities into Health System
Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center are officially part of the health system. Boston Medical Center Health System announced that Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center are officially operating as part of its...
Inspira Health Breaks Ground on Mullica Hill Expansion
The new 150,000-square-foot, five-story wing is expected to be open in the first quarter of 2027. Inspira Health celebrated the groundbreaking of its Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill expansion, which when complete, will add 168,000 square feet to the campus. This...
UMC Health System Grapples with IT Outage from Ransomware Attack
The organization’s facilities remained operational despite the IT outage. Cyber incidents continue to grow across the healthcare industry and so does their intensity. With cybercriminals ramping up their tactics, situations can turn serious quickly. Cybercriminals...
Back to Basics: 7 Signs Your Facility Has a Water Leak Problem
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Water leaks can create extensive and expensive damage to buildings if they are not fixed soon and properly. In addition,...
The Maintenance Benefits of Metal Roofs
While more durable than shingles and longer lasting, metal roofs still require regular inspections to ensure they are working properly. Metal roofs have plenty of advantages over shingles, including durability and energy inefficiency. Another key aspect of metal roofs...
Hurricane Helene Forces Unicoi County Hospital to Evacuate
A helicopter was called in alongside the Tennessee National Guard to help complete the evacuation. As hurricane Helene makes landfall and causes myriad problems in its wake, healthcare facilities are expected to stay open to help any patients. However, there are...
Ground Broken on Baptist Health’s Al and Jane Nahmad Women’s Cancer Center
Construction of the new facility is slated for completion by the end of 2026. Baptist Health broke ground on the new Al and Jane Nahmad Women’s Cancer Center. Located on the campus of Baptist Health Baptist Hospital, the Center is named in honor of Al and Jane Nahmad,...