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A virtualized, cloud-based approach to design can cut costs and simplify replication. The future of power-system substation design may be redefined by using virtualization technology. The primary benefit will be a significant reduction in hardware. Instead, tasks will be carried out on cloud servers, marking a noticeable shift from the current reliance on extensive racks…

As we entered 2024, many facilities professionals made New Year’s resolutions to boost their careers. Some will be going back to school to get a college degree in facilities management or a specialty such as sustainability or operations management. Others will be taking classes, or simply studying on their own, so they can gain the…

  Workplace violence is on the rise in healthcare facilities. To address the issue, organizations must ensure the safety and well-being of staff. While maintaining a security presence can be part of the solution, healthcare facilities managers also need to develop effective training programs and, just as important, select a program that meets the unique…

Infectious diseases are troublesome enough, but another dangerous and often-unnoticed intruder can lurk in healthcare facilities: mold. A trial regarding damages in a class-action lawsuit filed by families of patients exposed to mold at Seattle Children’s hospital began recently, according to KING 5. The trial involves four families among 77 plaintiffs exposed to mold in…

  Predicting the future is a fool’s errand, but why let that stop us? Last year was volatile, and so was everything around corporate sustainability. The big stories of 2023 included the “anti-ESG” movement’s silencing effect on many companies; the explosion of clean tech; new reporting laws that are pressuring companies to measure and do…

Linda Besetzny oversees facilities management on a global scale, which poses unique challenges but offers rewarding opportunities. And with over 25 years of industry experience, she has a long list of achievements and interesting stories to share. Besetzny is the director of global facilities at R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), the oldest and largest independent…