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In the post-pandemic landscape, commercial cleaners are still in the spotlight, with more and more companies outsourcing their cleaning services. Experts expect the commercial cleaning industry to grow to $329.4 billion by 2026, which is a compound growth rate of 4.8 per cent. Saving time and money is the motivator for many businesses, and it’s…

Wednesday, March 20: The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will hold a hearing about the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently proposed designation of PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. PFAS do not break down easily, leading to pollution in soils and groundwater, eventually accumulating in wildlife….

In the dynamic world of facilities management, where the challenge lies in maintaining peak operational conditions amidst budget constraints, the adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” becomes more than just a saying—it’s a necessity. As organizations strive for efficiency with limited resources, embracing a robust preventive maintenance program emerges as…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized 103 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2023, a designation reserved for manufacturing plants in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector. Together, these facilities prevented more than 8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to the emissions from…

Bucktail cites challenging fiscal issues contributing to its decision to close. Bucktail Medical Center announced that it will be closing its long-term care facility, effective May 14, 2024. Like many rural hospitals nationwide, Bucktail Medical Center has been grappling with challenging fiscal issues over the past decade. Faced with overwhelming and ongoing revenue shortfalls associated…

Construction workers are encouraged to work with the facilities team to best determine how to protect patients during a project. When protecting people on a construction site, there are many “what ifs” that need to be considered. When healthcare settings are added to the mix, that list of potential situations only grows longer. Construction workers…