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Healthcare facilities require a substantial amount of energy to operate. In fact, the average hospital consumes approximately 250% more energy than a comparably sized commercial building, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. As hospitals face increasing financial pressure to boost revenue while cutting costs, many are turning to energy-reduction initiatives as a strategic remedy….

HVAC compliance is not just about meeting statutory and legal obligations says Karl Cundill, Chief Operating Officer at LitmusFM. It directly impacts the safety, efficiency and longevity of critical building infrastructure and assets Many organisations assume their sites and facilities meet compliance standards, but HVAC compliance is not just about meeting statutory and legal obligations;…

A project by the Norfolk Southern railroad to restore 1,500 feet of degraded Virginia shoreline has generated what the company says is the largest release of nutrient credits in the state’s history — and possibly in the entire U.S. Sale of the credits is expected to generate a four- to five-fold return on the amount…

Across the United States, aging schools are in dire need of repair, and for many, patchwork maintenance is the only way to keep facilities operational as administrators and facilities managers balance limited budgets with pressing needs. School budgets are complex, and disparities in funding have become a topic of dispute in the state courts. The…

The nine-story, 300,000-square-foot facility houses a number of pediatric outpatient services. The nine-story, 300,000-square-foot facility houses a number of pediatric outpatient services, centralizing them all in one location. Designed by CannonDesign in partnership with McCarthy Building Companies (General Contractor) and Jacobs (Project Manager), the tower houses five floors of specialty clinics; a research institute floor…

Hospitals are prioritizing security screenings in the rise of workplace violence. Earlier this year, a Pennsylvania hospital made headlines after a man held four staff members hostage at gunpoint, resulting in the death of a police officer and several others being injured. The motive for the crime is still unknown, and many questions have been…