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To ensure the compliance and performance of barriers in their facilities, managers need to take ownership of their rated barriers. Managing barriers in healthcare facilities can be challenging. There are a multitude of processes related to barriers, and in any given week, a variety of trades and hospital personnel interact with these building components. Then…

Love ’em or hate ’em, the New York Yankees will be battling for Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2024 World Series championship title against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The series will take place at the two teams’ home stadiums, and although all eyes will be on the baseball players, the facilities will also play a critical…

Are water features wasteful? It’s a common misconception that indoor and outdoor water features are not sustainable amenities. Many managers and owners of commercial facilities are surprised to learn that not only can attractive and captivating water features be operated with minimal waste or harm to the environment—they can actually help improve a building’s energy…

Using stainless steel to protect electrical equipment from high salt content can reduce maintenance and ensure long-term functionality. Owners and facility managers of buildings near oceans are understandably concerned about flooding. But there is another issue that should concern them – the corrosion of electrical equipment from the high salt content in coastal air. Such…

With myriad emergencies being faced daily, healthcare facilities can prepare themselves ahead of time with training and planning. Healthcare facilities face disasters and emergencies of all kinds, whether they be in the real world or digital world. Being prepared is key to making it through these dire scenarios. Prep and training for emergency situations can…

The impacts of the damage done by Hurricanes Milton and Helene have severely challenged facilities managers (FMs) with building recovery efforts. That’s why Facilities Management Advisor has created this short guide for helping FMs deal with the very first steps you should take to get your facilities accessible again after a hurricane. These first steps…