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  The COVID-19 pandemic changed nearly everything about the operations of institutional and commercial facilities. For maintenance and engineering managers, these changes prompted them to revisit and rethink nearly every building system and technician activity. The pandemic also affected front-line technician safety, both the way managers selected and provided training and, in some cases, the…

    As health systems plan for the future of their facilities, they’re navigating in a time of uncertainty. The problem they face is two-fold: Ongoing supply chain issues. Material shortages and volatile fuel prices are compounding long-term issues (especially, skilled labor shortages) in a way that exacerbates market instability and increases owner’s risks. While…

      Creating grief-informed workplaces is a needed response to the tolls of the pandemic — and an opportunity for cultural change. Alan, an executive in his mid-50s, had been one of my therapy clients for nearly three years, but it was the first time I’d seen him cry. A respected champion of a…

    Some people may not consider Article 90 of NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®), to be a backbone of electrical inspector knowledge. But a familiarity with Article 90 is crucial for electrical inspectors. The sections found within Article 90 provide a comprehensive overview of when the NEC applies and when it doesn’t, how…

    Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Do you work in noisy facilities or around loud equipment? All of the human senses must be protected from hazards and damage in the workplace, including hearing. According to OSHA, the CDC estimates that…

    CEOs, just like everyone else, suffer from the paradox of choice. Companies have endless initiatives and plans, all with the promise to “transform” the organization and deliver attractive financial returns. But how is a CEO to prioritize and make choices? Our experience indicates the answer may lie in focusing on the one institutional…