Using Multifunctional, Fire-rated Glass to Support Safer School Design
Data presented by the National Glazing Association (NGA) offers an important consideration for those planning safer school designs. The NGA’s one-pager states that response times for first responders average three minutes. It also states that active shooter events...
Ramp up your facility’s recycling program
Sustainability and ESG goals remain important to companies and consumers, so increasing your efforts and decreasing your carbon footprint are good for business. Does your facility have a robust recycling program? Getting started Assessing your current recycling system...
Adidas Faces More OSHA Fines for Warehouse Hazards
Athletic apparel and shoemaker Adidas America Inc. faces $396,377 in new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fines for failing to correct fall hazards at its Chester, New York, warehouse, which was originally cited in March 2022, the agency announced...
Pennsylvania Offers Schools $120M for Security Upgrades, Mental Health Support
As students and teachers start returning to classrooms across the country, school safety is top of mind. In Pennsylvania, schools and other eligible entities are now able to apply for $120 million in grant funding to make physical security upgrades and strengthen...
Back-to-School Projects to Prepare Your Educational Facilities
Facilities managers are busily getting their schools, colleges, and universities ready for classes to resume. No matter the type of educational facility they manage, all need to be properly maintained. That’s why we’re reviewing several back-to-school projects that...
Manufacturing safety
Meg Swanson CMO, Eptura with advice on strategic health and safety measures for safer manufacturing environments In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, facility management and maintenance safety are critical components that directly impact productivity and...
Review of UK 2018 waste strategy shows implementation has been ‘incredibly slow’
A review of the 2018 Resources and Waste Strategy undertaken by CIWM (the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) has found that only 20 per cent of the policies in the strategy have been fully implemented, with another 54 per cent only partially in place. As a...
Innovative cleaning trolley from Robert Scott fills critical gap in market
Cleaning manufacturer and distributor, Robert Scott, has launched a versatile new general-purpose cleaning trolley featuring a variety of unique functions, including the ability to securely carry a tub vacuum alongside other essential cleaning tools. Designed in...
DesignGroup Completes Renovation of Morris Hospital OR
The 20,200-square-foot renovation started in 2020 and wrapped up in 2024. DesignGroup has completed a 20,200-square-foot renovation for community healthcare provider Morris Hospital in Morris, Illinois, with a project cost of $13.2 million. The surgery department was...
What’s the Future of Healthcare Facility Architecture?
Staff retention and modular design are two ideas influencing future architectural design concepts, among others. New trends, pressures and strategies are emerging for architectural design in healthcare. As this happens, healthcare facilities will undergo new...