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  Unlike smoke, which can be smelled and seen, carbon monoxide (CO) is odorless and colorless. Those indiscernible properties may be responsible for a misunderstanding about the dangers of what is often referred to as “the silent killer” and the significance of having appropriate and always-functioning detection systems in commercial and institutional buildings. “The lack…

The project is expected to finish in mid-2026. Harrison County Community Hospital District in Bethany, Missouri, launched the $75 million, two-year construction project. It will replace a 1955 hospital that does not meet current code requirements and has infrastructure so old it cannot be further upgraded. The current hospital has fewer than 20 total beds,…

  Walmart has announced the closure of all its healthcare clinics across the U.S. and its telehealth provider, according to CNBC. This decision comes as a reversal of its previous plans to expand its health services, including dental and medical care, alongside its retail offerings. The closure affects 51 clinic locations across five states and…

To mitigate the impact of vibration and acoustics, managers need to understand the sources of these disturbances and their potential impacts. In the bustling environment of a healthcare facility with life-saving procedures, critical research and patient care always in motion, even the subtlest vibrations and noises can have profound effects. From the humming of machinery…

  As the world accelerates toward more sustainable transportation solutions, electric vehicles (EVs) are leading the automotive industry. The surge in sale of hybrid vehicles is still outpacing that of EVs. According to Morgan Stanley, U.S. sales of hybrids grew five times faster than EV sales in February. Whether hybrids or EVs take the lead,…

Nonstop disruption. We have all lived through it the past several years: a global pandemic, geopolitical and economic instability, and the rise of new technologies such as generative AI (gen AI). This increasing pace of change, coupled with the anxiety of prolonged uncertainty, has created a situation in which companies can’t afford to keep doing…

Elevator entrapments are one of the many risks facing high-rise buildings in Ontario. Occupants need to be educated on best practices and what to do during an emergency. Building management staff must also understand the preventive maintenance measures and effective response strategies for entrapments and failures. From 2011 to 2017, Ontario reported six fatalities and…

With the increased popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), modern mobility is propelling us toward a greener future. EVs have emerged as one of the most promising solutions to combating climate change and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels, yet the continued growth of the EV market greatly depends on the development and installation of a…

These innovative ideas successfully challenge the 2,000-year-old method of using landfills for waste disposal. Just outside the picturesque capital city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, sits a steep mountain of trash. Surrounded on all sides by settlements tucked in among the verdant green of Ethiopia’s capital region, the mountain stands out. It towers over the nearby…

Pueblo Community Health Center’s total site energy use is offset by total site energy production The first zero energy outpatient healthcare facility in North America is not a towering, gleaming architectural marvel. It is not part of a world-renowned healthcare system. In fact, the building was once a grocery store. In short, it does not…