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The average U.S. building is over 50 years old, but people are expecting more modern design when it comes to their healthcare facility. The healthcare industry has drastically changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began five years ago. More areas of the country are demanding hospitals and other healthcare facilities to be built, but limited space…

Phase 1 work at the Victoria Belleville Terminal Redevelopment Project is complete, marking a significant step toward the construction of a new, state-of-the-art pre-clearance terminal building in the inner harbour. Phase 1 work began in March 2024 and included modifications to the Steamship Wharf and the building of a temporary terminal within the Steamship building…

Understanding asset hierarchy and the maintenance regimes that are applied is essential when deploying digital maintenance practices and energy management strategies within buildings. Many organisations are slow to modernise and optimise their building maintenance. Recent research by SFG20, the industry standard for maintenance specifications, revealed that just one in five businesses have ‘wholeheartedly’ embraced digital/…

The commercial building management industry is poised for transformation as advanced technologies and data-driven insights redefine building management. Mastering these resources is more critical than ever, considering that 80% of buildings operating in cities today are expected to still exist in 2050. Facilities management is increasingly a strategic area for organizations. However, facilities managers, whether…

Kootenai Health and MultiCare Health System announced the development of a new multi-phase, 30-acre medical campus in Post Falls at the south-east corner of Highway 41 and Prairie Avenue. The new location, named the Prairie Medical Campus, represents one of the largest recent medical investments in northern Idaho. It will help ensure access to healthcare…

  The use of drone technology in construction is rapidly transforming the industry, offering unprecedented efficiencies and cost savings. But for healthcare facilities managers responsible for complex hospital construction projects, the idea of incorporating drones can raise legitimate concerns. By exploring these hesitations and addressing them, managers can avoid problems and realize the substantial benefits…