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  The COVID-19 pandemic produced an unexpected benefit for institutional and commercial facilities: It alerted the general public that facilities and their key systems – in the case of the pandemic, the ventilation and air filtration systems – have a direct impact on the health of occupants and visitors. But for all the heightened awareness…

When thinking about automatic sprinkler protection for a warehouse, one might start by asking themselves, what will be stored in the building? That will define the fire hazard. This is a great starting point, but it’s also important to ask yourself additional questions: What type of operations will take place in the building? Will the…

  The historic 110-year old Imperial Theatre in Saint John, Newfoundland, designed by Philadelphia architect Albert Westover, will undergo an energy efficient modernization to reduce energy consumption by 62 per cent and greenhouse gas emissions by 135 tonnes. Funding will come through a joint venture. Canada is investing $2,153,548 through the Green and Inclusive Community…

Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the nation’s fourth-largest school district, has announced plans to spend $76.3 million on security cameras over three years. The initiative calls for adding new cameras and replacing outdated ones in an effort to ensure that all elementary and high schools in the district have state-of-the-art systems. Martinez announced the plan at…

  Boiler systems traditionally rank among the more costly projects that maintenance and engineering managers take on over the course of their careers at institutional and commercial facilities. With the impact of electrification and sustainability goals continuing to impact facilities across the country, ensuring that boiler systems are running as efficiently as possible is crucial…

  New California Legislation Requires the Placement of Trauma Kits in Newly Constructed Public and Private Buildings. In a bill that affects facility managers in California but also one all managers across the country should take note of, California Assembly Bill (AB) 2260, requiring the placement of trauma kits in buildings as part of an…