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Door manufacturers discuss features that are a help in emergency scenarios. When an emergency strikes a healthcare facility, occupants can be sent into a panic quickly. They may even scramble for the doors, trying to get out or in. If the doors do not work properly, it can spell chaos for the facility. Fortunately, there…

What does the research space of the future look like? And can it be housed in older buildings (or does it require new construction)? In a previous article, I laid out a series of concerns that need to be considered when designing for the future of higher education research spaces. On the one hand, I…

Moving healthcare services to retail locations and supporting them with digital technologies presents a promising approach to healthcare’s future. The shift toward retail healthcare facilities is a strategic response to the need for stability and flexibility in healthcare, rather than simply an embrace of innovation. These facilities aim to create a healthcare ecosystem that supports…

Detroit schools lawsuit included claims that building maintenance issues created an environment that was not conducive to learning   July 3, 2024 For decades, maintenance and engineering managers have known something that the general public only now is starting to understand — deferred maintenance in buildings creates conditions that affect the health and performance of occupants….

For restrooms in health care settings, visual indication trims provide more than privacy Whether it is for in-patient or out-patient care, locks with visual indication can support privacy when installed on single occupancy, assisted-use and family-use restrooms. It is important to note that the 2021 and 2024 editions of the International Building Code (IBC) has…

The Wendy’s Company has partnered with community solar provider Ampion Renewable Energy to help Wendy’s restaurants source clean energy and meet corporate sustainability goals. Nearly 100 company-operated restaurants and nearly 40 franchise restaurants in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts are now enrolled in Ampion+, a product that helps organizations reduce energy costs and secure renewable energy certificates…