Planning for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity at Facilities

Planning for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity at Facilities

Following the tragedy and carnage recently caused by Hurricane Ian, facilities managers everywhere are asking how they can be prepared for future natural disasters. Norman Campbell, Federal Team Manager at Go Electric, recently hosted the Facilities Management Advisor webinar “What Could Go Wrong? Evaluating Facility Risks for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity,” sponsored by Avetta…

Driving future change: California Air Resources Board’s Southern California Headquarters raises the bar for all-electric building design

Driving future change: California Air Resources Board’s Southern California Headquarters raises the bar for all-electric building design

Interdisciplinary collaboration. Next-generation innovation. The culmination of collaborative innovation, the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) new Southern California Headquarters – Mary D. Nichols Campus establishes one of the most advanced vehicle emissions testing and research facilities in the world, as well as the largest zero net energy (ZNE) structure of its kind across the United States — setting a…

Healthcare’s aging infrastructure problem

Healthcare’s aging infrastructure problem

It is not a secret to anyone within the healthcare industry that infrastructure at our facilities is aging at a rapid pace and requires more upgrades than ever before. Unfortunately, this trend is projected to grow according to Age of Plant (AoP) and Facility Condition Index (FCI) data. For example, AoP (more value indicates an older plant) was 8.6…

The medical gas code updates within NFPA 99

The medical gas code updates within NFPA 99

With the continuing evolution of patient care and the support systems of those spaces, medical gas has evolved to supply a safer and more effective patient experience. NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code is no exception. The 2021 edition includes some noteworthy changes and additions that facility managers should be aware of. To refresh, the…

Commissioning: Bridging the gap between construction and operations

Commissioning: Bridging the gap between construction and operations

  Focusing on operational and energy conservation deliverables during the design can save money and time during the lifetime of the building. Specifying metering and trending during the design and establishing trends during construction allows the building to build the framework for ongoing monitoring. Commissioning can be leveraged as the gateway between construction and operations…

Top 5 Things to know about EV charging infrastructure

Top 5 Things to know about EV charging infrastructure

1. Successful projects start with a strong knowledge of local conditions. A local engineering team can provide a strong working knowledge of a region’s physical, political, regulatory, economic, and demographic factors. In-person support and awareness of local zoning restrictions, plan development, review processes, and codes and ordinances allow for a smooth permitting process. Familiarity with…