Emerging considerations in inclusive design
Design elements that consider a diverse population of users make lives better. When it comes to wayfinding, some factors will remain consistent—including accessibility and legibility. At Page, our design philosophy encourages planners to go beyond these typical...
What Successful Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Get Right
Neil Webb/Ikon Images Many retailers with physical stores have felt as if they have been fighting for their lives during the past decade. A constant stream of media and industry analysis has poured cold water on the retail channel, documenting how stores have closed...
3 Springtime Tips for Energy Efficiency in HVAC
As life outside gets greener, spring is also a good reminder of the importance of green practices in facilities. HVAC systems use 40-50% of a commercial building’s energy, translating to high energy usage and significant greenhouse gas emissions. However, this also...
Ground Broken on Two New UCHealth Medical Office Buildings
They are in the Denver-area communities of Highlands Ranch and Green Valley Ranch. Chicago-based healthcare real estate developer Remedy Medical Properties and its partner Kayne Anderson Real Estate announced that ground has been broken on two new medical office...
Outfitting HVAC Systems to Kill Airborne Pathogens
HVAC manufacturers discuss implementing different technologies in HVAC systems to combat germ spread. HVAC systems play a major role in infection control, as they can be outfitted to help neutralize pathogens coming in and out. This is especially critical in...
A microscope on small businesses: Spotting opportunities to boost productivity
Micro-, small, and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of economies. Across the 16 countries we examine, MSMEs account for two-thirds of business employment in advanced economies—and almost four-fifths in emerging economies—as well as half of all value...
What Biden’s new power plant rules mean for utilities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new rules Thursday that require newly built natural gas power plants to cut 90 percent of their emissions by 2032, and existing fossil fuel-run power plants will have to comply or exit the grid by 2039. To reach this...
Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of April 2024
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. A Greener JFK Airport In light of Earth Month, April had a bunch of clean energy project announcements. John F....
Extraordinary Insights Mined Through Data
Today, institutional facilities professionals as well as industry OEMs use sophisticated equipment to track and report data. This essential data can be collected while measuring and testing raw materials, in-process components, and finished products, whether on the...
Automate Your Swim: Smart Pool Solutions for Convenience
Technology integration for operational efficiency is paramount in facilities management, especially within educational, healthcare, and related industries. Smart pool technology stands at the forefront of this evolution, offering a myriad of benefits aimed at...