School Maintenance at Issue in $94.4 Million Lawsuit Settlement
Detroit schools lawsuit included claims that building maintenance issues created an environment that was not conducive to learning July 3, 2024 For decades, maintenance and engineering managers have known something that the general public only now is starting to...
Visual Indication Trims Support Patients and Providers in Health Care
For restrooms in health care settings, visual indication trims provide more than privacy Whether it is for in-patient or out-patient care, locks with visual indication can support privacy when installed on single occupancy, assisted-use and family-use restrooms. It is...
Wendy’s Orders Community Solar for Over 130 Restaurants
The Wendy’s Company has partnered with community solar provider Ampion Renewable Energy to help Wendy’s restaurants source clean energy and meet corporate sustainability goals. Nearly 100 company-operated restaurants and nearly 40 franchise restaurants in New York,...
5 Tech Trends in Physical Access Control
HID, an identity and physical access control solutions provider, has released its “2024 State of Physical Access Control Report,” identifying five key trends that are shaping the future of access control. Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID, the report...
5 Top Trends in Physical Access Control
HID, an identity and physical access control solutions provider, has released its “2024 State of Physical Access Control Report,” identifying five key trends that are shaping the future of access control. Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID, the report...
Facelift and Expansion Revives Buffalo Art Museum
Designers faced challenges of renovating multiple buildings while expanding museum’s grounds concurrently. Working within the context of historic, century-old buildings, while striving to embed fresh, innovative, state-of-the-art design elements was the task that...
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Begins Expansion
The first phase of the 600,000-square-foot project is slated for completion in 2028. Construction began on Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center’s $900 million hospital expansion in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The expansion and renovation will build an 11-story...
Mastering office layouts: 5 primary models for maximum efficiency and productivity
When laying out an office, there are many factors to consider. It’s important, obviously, to maximize the space, but it’s equally important to make sure the design allows employees to work efficiently. It’s crucial to keep in mind not just the number of people who...
IFMA Welcomes 2024-25 Global Board of Directors
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has announced the member-elected executive committee and appointees to its global board of directors for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Effective July 1, Lynn Baez, FMP, SFP, IFMA Fellow, will lead the board as chair....
Incorporating Sustainable Solutions for Facilities
As the electric grid gets more taxed, more facilities are implementing on-site solar technologies not just to help reduce the load but also to increase their sustainability. Meanwhile, some facilities need adequate battery storage during power outages and enough...