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As June 1 marked the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, businesses must revisit and reinforce their storm preparedness strategies. The looming threat of severe weather calls for thorough planning to mitigate potential disruptions. Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) anticipate an “above normal” hurricane season, projecting up to 25 named storms, 13 of…

These three free guides will help you get better bearing performance and longer life. Emerson Bearing, Boston (emersonbearing.com) shares their expert knowledge with three complimentary guides designed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) professionals prevent industrial processes and/or machinery from experiencing downtime. The three complimentary guides cover all the…

A mixed-use tower by Appelt Properties in Surrey has received the greenlight from city council. The project, encompassing more than 380,000 square feet and rising 41 storeys, will be located within Surrey City Centre. Ideally situated opposite Surrey Memorial Hospital and just south of the new UBC Surrey Campus, the tower is set to transform…

As the world continues its battle against climate change, organisations are increasingly aiming to embrace sustainability as a core value. For companies that rely on fleet as transportation, the decision between purchasing and renting vehicles can be a difficult one to make. But although there is no definitive argument for rental vs ownership in reducing…

Equipment is an important factor in keeping your business operating smoothly and plays a key role in the satisfaction of employees. Here, we’ll cover how equipment can become obsolete and eventually result in higher-than-usual staff turnover. How Failing or Out-of-Date Equipment Comes About Well-maintained equipment will last longer and operate more smoothly, but there are…

The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) has launched a “groundbreaking” tool which measures and reports on whole life costs and whole life carbon emissions at the same time. Life Cycle Evaluator brings together BCIS’s extensive cost data, building on more than 60 years’ experience and detailed carbon data from the Built Environment Carbon Database (BECD)….

Office space offers calm and welcoming spaces while also emphasizing security and sensitivity. Veterans Affairs updated their Atlanta Regional Office into an inviting, veteran-centric environment that supports national pride and provides services and support for staff and visitors through flexible, welcoming spaces. In a four-phased approach to update all four floors of the office building,…

The arrival of ADA requirements and phasing out of CFCs also impact facility management. The 1990s started as a renter’s market due to an overbuilding of commercial buildings in the ‘80s. With a gluttony of available office space, building owners put more emphasis on renovating despite a tough credit market. However, renovations quickly became a…

  Patients need a peaceful environment to fully recover. However, healthcare facilities can be rather noisy settings, and that noise can impede upon the patient’s recovery rate. Fortunately, there are many soundproofing methods to mask and block out loud sounds, and doors happen to be one of those methods. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities…

After receiving public input, the Biden administration has revealed the highly anticipated, finalized version of its National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the standardized definition will help advance industry efforts to decarbonize the buildings sector, which is responsible for more than one-third of total U.S. greenhouse gas…