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The ripple effects of any disruptive technology are often felt far and wide. Proactively preparing for these changes can be extremely advantageous for facility managers. One technology that is disrupting everything from leasing arrangements to design and construction to green building initiatives is electric vehicles. It’s not an exaggeration to suggest that in 10-15 years,…

  The design of the recently completed Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery by SBLM Architects includes key criteria mandated in the Baker Act — such as hospital emergency intake centers and emergency vehicle access — while providing multiple environments conducive to the treatment and recovery of persons with mental illness. Most importantly, the…

Healthcare systems face an array of construction challenges, from rising costs and labor shortages to technology advances. Construction costs have increased significantly in recent years, putting financial strain on healthcare systems looking to renovate, make additions to their existing facilities or develop standalone hospitals. The wider construction economy has suffered from supply chain disruptions, labor…

The deferred maintenance crisis plaguing many institutional and commercial facilities actually presents managers with two huge challenges. The first challenge, obviously, is to secure funding to address the maintenance backlog that grows each year. The second challenge tests managers’ views of the future of their facilities: Are funds best spent on addressing critical short-term tasks…

What is the strongest predictor of health and happiness in old age? A growing body of research suggests the answer is good relationships. These are relationships that impart a sense of purpose and meaningful connection—with each other and with society. A recent McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) survey of adults aged 55 and older across 21…

The Goal Invest your energy strategically to improve productivity and results. Nano Tool Many of our productivity problems come about because we are operating on autopilot. We don’t think about what, when, or even why we are doing things; we just do them in the order in which the tasks come to us, or how…