Faces of Facilities: Maria Ruiz from UNICEF USA
“Always learn, practice, and apply. Find experts and ask them everything. Never be afraid to not know. Face the fear of not knowing and ask anyway.” Those are the wise, humble words of Maria Ruiz, a life-long learner who serves as the facilities and operations manager...
How to get ready for the new EU sustainability due diligence law
After four years of negotiations, the European Union passed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on Friday. The legislation aims to harmonize the requirements and processes for companies to assess and mitigate the human rights and...
Renovation Gives College Better ROI than New Construction
In a post-pandemic uncertain economy, campus planners and facilities directors at large public universities are focused on value. Rather than new construction, organizations can get better return on investment from renovations and adaptive reuse projects. The latest...
Allina Health Opens Lakeville Specialty Center
Allina Health will serve patients with expanded care offerings and provide coordinated care in the Twin Cities south metro through the opening of its new Lakeville Specialty Center. The 100,000-square-foot center includes more than 10 specialty services,...
Texas to Offer Grant to Aid Operations for Rural Operations
In 2023, it was revealed that over 600 rural hospitals – representing 30 percent of the hospitals in the country – were at risk of closing due to financial distress. Hospitals facing closure have seen a drop in patient services in recent years as health...
Housing labour and innovation
For Canada to meet its target of building 5.1 million homes in the next twelve years, cutting-edge tools and strategies are needed imminently to ensure housing affordability, scalability, climate compatibility, and resilience are achieved along the way. Apartments, in...
Cowichan District Hospital reaches milestone
The diagnostic and treatment centre at the new Cowichan District Hospital has hit a milestone, reaching structural completion. The centre will house outpatient and diagnostic-care services, including an emergency department, medical imaging, ambulatory care, a...
What’s Ahead for the 2024 Hurricane Season?
Hurricanes can cause major property damage and interrupt business operations. So, how many of these potentially dangerous storms should facilities managers expect (and prepare for) this year? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced its...
Why Manufacturers Should Consider Diversifying Their Energy Supply
Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. Even those who aren’t regular consumers of energy industry news have likely come across a news report...
The Unexpected Benefits of BIM
Facilities managers probably know about the tangible benefits of the digital technology, but its potential goes far beyond the surface For decades, facility owners and managers have watched with keen interest as advances in technology moved them closer to achieving a...