Initiative seeks to close emergency response gaps
Asleep in bed, the sound of sirens outside your condo awakens you in the middle of the morning. You hear no alarm and no security announcement, yet the sirens blare loudly. Looking outside, countless fire, police and ambulance vehicles congregate below. Red lights...
Gen Z Can Fill the Workforce Gap
We may have done a disservice to the Gen Z group of young people. Facility management professionals often label them as “lacking work discipline,” more interested in the balance of life than work, and not eager to learn how our organizations really...
OhioHealth Announces Expansion of Dublin Methodist Hospital
OhioHealth announced its plan to launch an expansion of OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital. The project is the largest planned expansion of Dublin Methodist Hospital since it opened in 2008. It will increase the hospital’s inpatient and critical care...
Unlocking Sustainability: Smart Access in the Coworking Space
Welcome to the future of coworking and office spaces, where smart access technologies are not only enhancing security but also championing sustainability. Imagine a world where getting into your office is as easy as a tap on your phone and just as eco-friendly....
Integrated tech in healthcare
The Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NHS Kettering) has approximately 560 beds in multiple wards, covering just under 80,000m², and functions as part of the larger NHS organisation. As one of the older estates, NHS Kettering requires well-managed...
New study reveals giving frontline workers greater control over their working patterns improves health and wellbeing
A new major two-year project by the flexible working consultancy Timewise and the Institute for Employment Studies, backed by Impact on Urban Health has found that frontline workers who gain input and control over their working pattern DO see wellbeing and job...
4 Ways to Prepare for Emergency Response at Your Facility
Are you prepared if your facility experiences an emergency? Don’t risk unnecessary harm to your buildings or its occupants if you haven’t prioritized this important part of facilities management. When disasters and security issues occur, facilities managers need to...
97 Senior Care Facilities in Southeast Texas Lose Power After Hurricane
The power outages have created concerns for seniors’ health during the summer heat. Thirty-six nursing homes and 61 assisted living facilities in Southeast Texas are without power following Hurricane Beryl, affecting over 923,000 CenterPoint customers, according to...
Environmental Services and the Fight Against AMR Bacteria
Disinfecting and training are low-cost options that address the rising threat of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria are a global health crisis, and prevention saves lives. The rising threat of AMR demands immediate, unwavering...
Report sheds light on prevalence of water leaks in EU buildings
European water management solutions provider, Smartvatten, has released a new report showing the full extent of water leaks in both commercial and residential buildings. Using data from 20,000 properties and 200,000 apartments in 36 countries, the report highlights...