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  The days of going to the doctor and sitting in cold, uncomfortable waiting rooms are a thing of the past. Whether the facility is a freestanding orthopedic clinic or a large urban hospital, healthcare providers are increasingly seeking designs that provide a pleasant atmosphere while still optimizing efficiency. No matter the size or scope…

Tucked in the inner harbor of Baltimore, Maryland resides the National Aquarium, home to over 6,000 different animals. Since first opening in 1981, the facility has aimed to save wildlife and habitats while advocating for more sustainable policies at local, state and federal levels. Each year, the aquarium educates thousands of students that walk through…

Efficient water management has become increasingly more important in the UK, particularly in commercial settings, with the Environment Agency warning of potential water shortages in England by 2050 This World Water Day (22 March), Angela Nilsson, Divisional Managing Director (Service) at Stuart Turner Group, is discussing why a comprehensive approach, which includes strategic planning, enhanced…

Spring weather is right around the corner and many maintenance managers are looking to optimize their seasonal water usage with a more efficient irrigation plan. Whether saving water is a part of your company’s ESG goals, contributing to cost-effective strategies, or you just want to get more eco-friendly, smart irrigation is one way to achieve…

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Ergonomics is defined by OSHA as “fitting a job to a person,” and it can help lessen muscle fatigue, increase productivity, and reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). MSDs affect the muscles, nerves,…

Reliance on technology is growing, but many construction firms are vulnerable to cyberattacks. For years, the construction industry has been viewed as something of a dinosaur when it comes to leveraging technology. While others used emerging technological capabilities to transform, construction didn’t. It has paid the price in flagging productivity growth (floundering at 1 percent…