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  The real challenge for managers is navigating the complexities of vendor management in order to ensure facilities support high-quality patient care. The array of vendors serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities can seem overwhelming. From suppliers of spare parts and equipment to contractors providing construction and consulting services, facility managers have their hands full…

No matter how much traffic your parking garage sees, keeping it in good shape will extend its life, save you money and help you avoid costly surprises down the road. Your parking garage is exposed to so many potential sources of damage, like weather, traffic, water, salt, chemicals, and more, that taking a proactive approach…

  Investigating several aspects of electrical fatalities can help employers move toward further decreasing them. The first thing being investigated in this series is where these fatalities occur. It is common for all employees to interact with electrical equipment during their workday, but it should be uncommon for an employee to be exposed to electrical…

For professionals who use the NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, on a regular basis, you know the importance both play when it comes to the installation of safe electrical systems and the safety of workers. But did you know that NFPA 70B, Standard for Electrical…

As the Atlantic hurricane season looms, businesses must take proactive measures to protect their facilities from the potentially devastating impact of severe storms. With experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting a range of 12 to 17 named storms in 2023—with five to nine of them being hurricanes, including one to four Category…

  For building owners and managers who are looking to purchase or sell properties, renovate existing sites, have experienced a catastrophic event or just have noticed troubling anomalies like surface cracks or uneven flooring, a relative floor elevation (RFE) model and its analysis delivers valuable information. Reducing floor variation is essential to reducing wear and…