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Learning Objectives Learn about what NFPA 99 covers for operating room electrical systems. Gain a basic understanding of wet procedure location risk assessments. Provide an overview of isolated power system and line isolation monitor design requirements. Electrical system insights NFPA 99 requires special protection against electrical shock in facilities designated as “wet procedure locations.” Wet…

With the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles fast approaching, and the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) increasing each year, a growing sense of urgency has been placed upon facilities managers to install EV charge points for both their own fleets and for customers and other stakeholders. So too has pressure increased to…

  The first article in this series, “Climate Literacy Training for Every Budget,” introduced the business case for employee climate literacy training and provided a list of courses available to the general public. Today’s installment continues the discussion around basic climate literacy and provides an overview of solutions designed specifically to help businesses scale employee…

  Maintenance costs are expected to rise 5.7 per cent, in the year to the fourth quarter of 2023 and between 2.5 per cent and 3.1 per cent annually for the next four years, according to the Building Cost Information Service’s (BCIS) five-year Facilities Management forecast. Joe Martin, Lead Consultant at BCIS commented: “Overall, they’re…

Facilities management is a critical component of modern business operations, with the responsibility of ensuring that the built environment supports the needs of an organisation. Sustainability has become a major concern in recent years, as organisations seek to balance the need for cost-effectiveness with the need for environmental considerations. Despite this growing importance, implementing sustainable…

  Designs need to balance the customer experience, touchpoints, circulation and flow of people, exam room flexibility and walking distances for clinical staff. Whether the design is for a private practice or a flagship ambulatory care facility, clinics serve a range of roles in healthcare systems, and they can take on a variety of configurations…