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Steve Harding from Business Moves Group shares advice on why, when and how to utilise storage, and best practice to ensure that storage is a strategic investment When downsizing or relocating, the decision of what to retain, what to recycle, refurbish, donate or dispose of are important decisions. This includes office furniture, fittings, furnishings and…

Fostering a sense of calmness, providing a connection to the outdoors and giving enough space for patients are key to promoting healing. Healthcare facilities can be stressful or even triggering spaces for patients to enter, especially for patients who struggle with behavioral health conditions. When patients are feeling stressed because of their environment, it is…

The clinic was struck by an EF 4 tornado on April 27. The Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic in Marietta, Oklahoma has reopened, according to an official announcement. It is the first time patients will be seen inside the clinic since a powerful EF 4 tornado struck the hospital campus on Wanda Street…

Evaluations are often put on the back burner, which causes problems later. The main reasons facility managers should maintain a building envelope are life safety, water tightness and efficiency. “You need to do things to improve water tightness and improve the integrity of the building, including putting on a new roof, restoring walls, replacing windows…

In today’s tumultuous business landscape, where price volatility, geopolitical tensions, and sustainability imperatives converge, one function stands at the forefront of navigating these complexities: procurement. In this context, the procurement function will act as a strategic lever for value protection and creation. Procurement sits at the confluence of huge quantities of data, flowing from within…

As the demand for EV chargers continues to rise, maintenance and facility managers need to be proactive in meeting that demand. With increasing government initiatives and company ESG goals, EV chargers will likely be part of facility management going forward. Whether it’s a matter of accommodating staff and visitors or investing in a fleet, managers…

Restroom experiences can significantly influence the perception of a business or commercial facility. Think of a time you may have encountered an out-of-order toilet, messy sink, or empty soap or paper towel dispensers, and how that created a negative experience, or left a lasting impression of neglect or poor management. Poorly kept restrooms can undermine…

Design focused on comfort and connection affects the way patients feel and influences the communication between care providers and patients. The term gynecology office often evokes a daunting image: a long white hallway, harsh bright lights and clinical tables. But why does it have to be this way? Isn’t there a way to design gynecology…

“How can we protect the privacy of our customers’ personal data while leveraging that data via AI and analytics?” This question reflects a growing internal dilemma as companies pursue advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. The troves of data that customers’ ever-more-digitalized lives produce can be a rich source of insight for organizations using advanced analytics…

Craig Bowman, General Manager (UK and Ireland), Kimberly-Clark Professional on how innovations in the washroom are creating smarter, greener, more hygienic and accessible environments for users Washrooms are getting more sophisticated. Changing consumer preferences – and an increasing focus on health and wellbeing – mean that smart, innovative, sustainable and accessible washroom environments are in…