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AI And CM Intersect
AI can drive a host of manufacturing and business operations. The key is harnessing that power. Imagine a manufacturing facility that is always on. It monitors itself in real-time, predicting maintenance needs before equipment begins to lag or break down, and...
Twins Revolutionize OT Cybersecurity
Digital-twin technology offers a laundry list of tools that can protect your operational systems from outside intrusion. The advent of digital-twin technology in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity marks a significant leap in securing critical infrastructure. A...
Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of July 2024
$4.1B Plant for Ozempic Manufacturer We’ve all heard of Ozempic, the “miracle” weight loss drug Hollywood stars started using to look slim on the red carpet, but did you know its primary use is to treat diabetes? Now, Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company...
Solar Installation Creates Big Savings for Arizona Church
If a rooftop solar-power installation would cut an institutional and commercial facility’s annual energy bill by about one-third, significantly reduce carbon emissions and require no upfront investment, would facility managers sign on for it? We’re guessing managers...
Westchester Medical Center Begins Critical Care Tower Project
The Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center, a $220 million project, will span 162,000 square feet and rise five stories when complete. Adjacent to Westchester Medical Center’s main tower, the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center will...
Strategies for Tackling Deferred Maintenance in Healthcare
Facility managers in the nation’s public institutional facilities, from K-12 schools to federal office buildings, are no strangers to deferred maintenance. For decades, news reports have documented the billions of dollars — taxpayer dollars — required to erase...
