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Are water features wasteful? It’s a common misconception that indoor and outdoor water features are not sustainable amenities. Many managers and owners of commercial facilities are surprised to learn that not only can attractive and captivating water features be operated with minimal waste or harm to the environment—they can actually help improve a building’s energy…

Using stainless steel to protect electrical equipment from high salt content can reduce maintenance and ensure long-term functionality. Owners and facility managers of buildings near oceans are understandably concerned about flooding. But there is another issue that should concern them – the corrosion of electrical equipment from the high salt content in coastal air. Such…

With myriad emergencies being faced daily, healthcare facilities can prepare themselves ahead of time with training and planning. Healthcare facilities face disasters and emergencies of all kinds, whether they be in the real world or digital world. Being prepared is key to making it through these dire scenarios. Prep and training for emergency situations can…

The impacts of the damage done by Hurricanes Milton and Helene have severely challenged facilities managers (FMs) with building recovery efforts. That’s why Facilities Management Advisor has created this short guide for helping FMs deal with the very first steps you should take to get your facilities accessible again after a hurricane. These first steps…

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved 208 investments in school projects, totaling $175 million, under the new Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program. Launched earlier this year as part of the 2023-24 state budget, the new program provides grants of up to $5 million to public school districts and career…

The new facility is expected to open by the end of summer 2028. Governor Wes Moore joined elected officials and leadership from the University of Maryland Medical System for the groundbreaking of the UM Shore Regional Medical Center. Upon completion, the UM Shore Regional Medical Center will replace the existing hospital in downtown Easton. The…