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Disinfecting and training are low-cost options that address the rising threat of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria are a global health crisis, and prevention saves lives. The rising threat of AMR demands immediate, unwavering action. We must adopt a “whatever it takes” stance rather than questioning the costs. While environmental services (EVS) departments cannot fully…

European water management solutions provider, Smartvatten, has released a new report showing the full extent of water leaks in both commercial and residential buildings. Using data from 20,000 properties and 200,000 apartments in 36 countries, the report highlights both the prevalence and damage potential of water leaks, while showing the correlation between this problem, water…

The sustainable project features sensory and occupational therapy spaces. The recently renovated The 57,000-square-foot Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center in Quincy, Massachusetts, serves special needs children. Located adjacent to Central Middle School and a daycare center, the new educational facility is housed within a renovated and expanded 1920s building that formerly served as a furniture…

In the second quarter of 2024, the senior housing occupancy rate for 31 NIC MAP Primary Markets reached 85.9 percent, increasing 0.5 percentage points from the first quarter. This is the twelfth consecutive quarter of occupancy gains within the senior housing market. According to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), there…

It doesn’t matter what industry it is; money will always talk. In facilities management, budgeting for equipment is a crucial part of the job. Fortunately, many pieces of equipment are protected by warranties, however, this can be difficult to track and manage on top of other everyday tasks. FacilitiesNet recently spoke with Andy Gager, CEO/President,…

Electrifying heat production is not just good for the planet; it is also technically feasible and increasingly cost competitive. However, enduring perceptions of industrial heat as “difficult to electrify” have hindered progress toward the decarbonization of heat. Electrification can be an accessible and viable option to decarbonize most low- and medium-temperature heat needs across multiple…