Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of June 2024
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Sports Arena Makeover Scotiabank Arena, home to the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and NBA’s Toronto Raptors, recently...
How to Understand a Patchwork of Elevator Regulations
Compliance standards vary from city to city and state to state. Here’s what you need to know to best situate your facilities to meet regulations. By Eric Lazear, Contributing Writer Consistent elevator operations, along with accessibility and safety, are vital to...
Access Control Holds the Key to an Integrated Security Plan
It’s the facility manager’s job to protect a large institutional and commercial facility and its occupants from security threats, and the manager has been charged with developing a comprehensive plan to keep the site safe. It seems obvious that video surveillance will...
Three-quarters of businesses are actively considering changing their workspace
Three-quarters of UK businesses are on the hunt for a new workspace, according to new research from digital infrastructure specialist, NCG. The independent survey of 1,002 senior decision-makers within UK businesses has found that 70 per cent of businesses currently...
IWFM highlights four key areas for change for next UK Government
The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management’s (IWFM) has published ‘Priorities for the next Government: 2024 general election manifesto’ detailing four key areas the next UK Government needs to act on to ‘stimulate and sustain’ the UK’s workplace and...
Survey Shows Why Clean, Touchless Restrooms Are Good for Business
In a recent survey by Bradley Company, nearly 70% of Americans reported having a particularly unpleasant experience in a public restroom due to the poor condition of the facility. The top restroom aggravations include clogged or unflushed toilets, unpleasant smells,...
Topeka’s West Ridge Mall Reimagined: New Life
Topeka, Kansas, mall getting new life through a mix of office space retail stores. West Ridge Mall quickly became a hit after opening in 1988 in Topeka, Kansas. It couldn’t miss. It occupied a prime location in the city’s retail corridor. It had nearly 1 million...
Beyond the Ban: The Enduring Dangers of Asbestos Exposure in Facilities Today
The EPA’s asbestos ban was a significant victory, but the fight is far from over. Here’s what you need to know about the current state of asbestos litigation. In a landmark victory for public health, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finally enacted a...
3 Key Benefits of UV-C Disinfection for Healthcare Facilities
Being faster for disinfection is one benefit, among others. Disinfection is a critical part of any infection control program, and sometimes standard chemicals alone will not be enough to neutralize germs. Modern technology has sought to introduce new means of...
WellSpan York Hospital Expansion Project Focusing on Sustainability
The expansion project includes a green roof and high-performance design. As part of WellSpan’s focus on sustainability, health system officials have kepr most of the WellSpan York Hospital expansion project local, finalizing a list of contractors in which more than 80...