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Furniture and textile manufacturers discuss new trends that are changing how patient comfort is balanced with durability and function. Healthcare facilities are still trying to shake the old image of sterile and cold environments. Furniture as well is being shaped by this desire to make healthcare settings more inviting. These units also have to be…

Dr. Alicia Hart turns facility operations into student success at Alexandria City Public Schools Alicia Hart is not the first executive to unintentionally find her way into the facility management profession. One of the first jobs she applied for out of college was for an account manager position at a manufacturing plant. She was under…

Addressing moisture and landscaping issues is key to preventing termites. An effective pest management allows facility managers to root out all kinds of nuisances. A large swath of these pests are bugs, namely subterranean termites. These vermin come up from the ground, infiltrate cracks and crevices in a building, eat cellulose-containing structures and then retreat…

Not one day in facilities management is the same—which often means too many to-do lists. With all the workstreams you manage, building better systems to get organized can save you time and future stress down the line. Harpreet Saini, CEO of We Buy Houses in Metro Detroit, says organizational systems she’s implemented have doubled the…

Performing safety drills have proven to be effective in emergency situations. “In case of an emergency, please locate your nearest exits.” Everyone knows the phrase. It has become commonplace in American society. It’s said before the movie starts in theaters, on roller coasters and even before a musical act takes the stage. It’s been said…

By making facilities feel less like institutions, organizations can address issues such as aging populations, housing flexibility and workforce shortages. As healthcare organizations seek new approaches to facility design, construction and renovation, healthcare facilities managers need to understand the benefits that hospitality-driven architecture can reshape their facilities in transitional spaces and long-term living environments. In…