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As the electric grid gets more taxed, more facilities are implementing on-site solar technologies not just to help reduce the load but also to increase their sustainability. Meanwhile, some facilities need adequate battery storage during power outages and enough capacity to handle electric vehicle (EV) chargers. These issues and more were discussed during a panel…

Memory chipmaker Micron is pausing construction on a manufacturing facility in northern New York state by at least six months because the wetlands it plans to destroy on the site are home to two species of endangered bats. Micron was aware of the bat risk when it started environmental reviews for the factory, funded with…

Facility management is at the heart of ensuring that buildings operate at their best, day in and day out. It’s the orchestration of processes, systems, people, and technologies to assure not just the maintenance of a structure but its optimized existence. In a time when efficiency and environmental responsibility are more than buzzwords, they’re mandates,…

A significant result of the recent pandemic is a heightened awareness of the need for better control of indoor air quality (IAQ) to include the mitigation of pathogens, gas phase pollutants and particulates from the supply air stream. The industry-accepted minimum standard for ventilation in commercial buildings is ASHRAE Standard 62.1. The standard prescribes the…

For commercial property owners and managers, evaluating the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for purchases is critical to acquiring items at the lowest long-term cost. Assessing TCO requires not only understanding the initial purchase cost but also consideration of the operating costs, longevity, and remaining value beyond its expected life. When managing properties, using the…

Healthcare facilities should advocate for developing a standardized format for instructions for use and making them last the product’s lifespan. Regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration require healthcare professionals to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU) for cleaning and disinfection. Yet issues surrounding these requirements remain….