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As an architect, I’ve always been fascinated by the seamless blend of creativity and precision in our field. However, one aspect that often goes unnoticed is the ability to efficiently manage the daily routine of seemingly mundane tasks. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills in this area, transforming these tasks into opportunities for growth…

Convention center Wi-Fi networks must support tens of thousands of wireless devices and a multitude of technologies. The hundreds of venues in the United States typically accommodate several thousand attendees, whether they are there for a business conference, cheer competition, fishing expo, or other major event. Why It Matters Modern convention centers and other large-scale…

After experiencing the Lahaina, Hawaii, wildfire, Facility Influencer Maureen Roskoski shares three takeaways for emergency response On Aug. 8, 2023, I flew into Maui from the Big Island of Hawaii for a four-day adventure based in Lahaina. Unfortunately, on that day, Maui experienced the worst natural disaster in state history and the deadliest U.S. wildfire…

Snaking through every American supermarket are miles of refrigerator piping, keeping unsold food cold in the fridges of the dairy, meat and frozen food aisles. Those pipes contain some of the most potent global warming chemicals produced by any industry on earth. The hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) within them are typically between 1,400 and 4,000 times more…

Building information modeling (BIM), a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a facility, creates a shared knowledge resource for information, making it easier for facilities managers to make decisions, according to the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG). The WBDG notes that while some might think of BIM as just 3D modeling and…

The expansion itself is nearly 19,000 square feet. Staff have opened the doors of the new Pediatric Emergency Center at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital to patients and their families. The newly expanded center is nearly 19,000 square feet – more than double the size of the former emergency department – and has more…