Construction underway on Surrey Langley SkyTrain

Construction underway on Surrey Langley SkyTrain

Significant construction is underway along the Surrey Langley SkyTrain alignment and at future station sites. Early works, including site preparation and utility relocation, began in spring 2024. Major construction activities followed in November 2024. Construction is progressing with guideway columns starting to be visible at multiple station sites. Construction in 2025 is focused on foundations…

The Importance of Using Sustainable Cleaning Tools

The Importance of Using Sustainable Cleaning Tools

There is a growing demand for businesses to adopt environmentally conscious practices. Consumers are increasingly mindful of sustainability initiatives, with 65% indicating they prefer to support businesses that prioritize sustainability. This shift in consumer values has made sustainability a preference and a necessity for businesses looking to remain competitive. With the demand for sustainability continuing…

Chemical-Dispensing Systems and Patient Health: A Closer Look

Chemical-Dispensing Systems and Patient Health: A Closer Look

Chemical disinfectants with concentrations that deviate from recommendations can harm patients by compromising disinfection efficacy. “Any system, if left unattended or isolated, will eventually result in entropy. Or chaos.” – Jessica Brody, “The Chaos of Standing Still”  A dilution-control system automatically mixes a concentrated chemical with water to make a ready-to-use solution that is generally…

BayCare Opens Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center in Florida

BayCare Opens Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center in Florida

It was made possible by a $3.6 million grant from the Pasco County Commission. BayCare celebrated the opening of its behavioral health urgent care center. The new outpatient facility, which offers walk-in and same-day appointments for Pasco-area adults in urgent need of mental health and substance use services, began treating patients earlier last month.   Made…

Davos dialogue: Collaboration, empowerment, and leadership in the 21st century

Davos dialogue: Collaboration, empowerment, and leadership in the 21st century

At Davos 2025, the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, Shelley Stewart III, senior partner at McKinsey, and Angela F. Williams, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, sat down to discuss some of the key themes of the conference. The conversation explored investments in people, collaboration, AI and technology, and how United…

AI and infection prevention

AI has made its way into many industries to increase efficiency, maximize operations, and improve customer experience. In the janitorial space, this tech is also a tool that can be used to amplify sanitization and hygiene efforts by reducing the spread of germs. Throughout winter, as we spend more time indoors, reducing the spread of…

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of February 2025

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of February 2025

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. HBCU’s New Residence Hall February was Black History Month. Morehouse College, one of the country’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), celebrated the Atlanta school’s own 158th anniversary with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new residence hall….

EV Charging in Healthcare: Does the ROI Make Sense for the C-Suite?

EV Charging in Healthcare: Does the ROI Make Sense for the C-Suite?

Convincing the C-suite to invest in EV charging calls for a strategic approach that balances financial returns with environmental benefits. As healthcare facilities look to modernize their infrastructure and meet sustainability goals, the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is becoming an increasingly relevant discussion. However, while the environmental and convenience benefits are there,…