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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…

Smart building technologies have revolutionized how facilities managers approach efficiency, safety, and productivity. The increasing popularity of smart buildings has illustrated a pressing need to adapt to the changing needs of individuals and businesses in an ever-evolving industry. Among the many innovations that have gained traction in recent years, people counting systems have emerged as…

The new facility, which just had the final piece of structural steel added to it, is expected to open in summer of 2025. Skender, as general contractor, announced the placement of the final piece of structural steel on the Schaumburg Outpatient, Primary Care and Infusion Center, located in Schaumburg, Illinois. The last steel beam signifies…