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Plume Problems: Toilets and Airborne Contaminants
Fecal bacteria and viruses ejected during flushing can contaminate restroom surfaces with microorganisms. Our mothers warned us about germs on toilet seats in public restrooms, but they didn’t warn us about the toilet plume. In fact, flushing the toilet is more...
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston at The Medical Center Opens
The 61-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is Encompass Health's first hospital fully constructed using prefabricated modules. Encompass Health has announced the opening of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston at The Medical Center in Texas. The...
Building Envelope Upgrade: Can Metal Panels Breathe New Life into Aging Buildings?
When upgrading a building’s envelope, facilities managers and designers should use materials created to protect aging structures while modernizing their visual aesthetics. The building enclosure separates the interior from the environment, shielding it from external...
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano to Build New Tower
Construction of the new tower is slated to begin in summer 2025, with an expected opening in fall 2028. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is growing to meet the healthcare needs of Collin County and surrounding areas with the opening of a six-story garage and a...
Strategic FM procurement
Estates and facilities teams working in the NHS and the public sector face a complex array of procurement challenges, from capability and capacity constraints to financial efficiency and achieving net zero. Olivia Matei, Procurement and Framework Coordinator at Lexica...
Bartow Regional Medical Center Breaks Ground on Expansion
Construction is expected to take a few years to complete. Since the current location of Bartow Regional Medical Center opened in 1999, the population of Bartow has increased by about 26 percent. Hospital team members and administration joined with city leaders to...
