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There are many choices for roofs, but a green roof is becoming increasingly more popular. A green roof is an increasingly popular choice in sustainable facilities. By adding a vegetative layer to the roof, businesses can reduce energy costs, increase biodiversity, and have an aesthetically pleasing exterior. Green roofs, covered in vegetation such as grass…

The transaction is expected to be complete in late 2029. Roper St. Francis Healthcare has announced its plans to sell the 11.5-acre property where Roper Hospital is in Charleston, South Carolina to the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUSC Health). The transaction will not be finalized until Roper St. Francis Healthcare relocates hospital operations, anticipated for…

By transforming clinical spaces with organic elements, facility design considerations can contribute patient healing. As research continues to reveal the benefits of exposure to nature on the healing process and overall human well-being, architects and designers of healthcare facilities are prioritizing strategies that incorporate more gardens, outdoor restorative areas, skylights and natural material palettes into…

At a glance The energy transition is in its early stages, with about 10 percent of required deployment of low-emissions technologies by 2050 achieved in most areas. Optimized over centuries, today’s energy system has many advantages, but the production and consumption of energy accounts for more than 85 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions….

A Good Day: Looking Ahead When today’s technologies are properly integrated and implemented with a human-centric approach, firefighting disappears and the world of a maintenance manager can become an interesting and enjoyable place to work. Much has changed since I first described a good day for a Maintenance Manager in Efficient Plant, Nov. 2016, and…

Groundskeeping requires a delicate balance between monitoring, maintenance, and action – and as the seasons change, new steps are required to achieve that balance. Maintaining a lawn with a professional aesthetic often means using pesticides to help control weed and pest populations. The most common pesticides used in groundskeeping are insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, and…