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Understanding the rules around fire and life safety code can ensure a resilient, code-complaint facility. Resilient buildings are critical to society. By committing to resilience, facility managers are also committing to the highest level of safety, where injury, death, property loss, and business loss can be significantly limited in the case of an emergency. A…

A recent case study shows how one university in Florida took steps to improve the indoor air quality and promote the health and wellness of students and staff. Prior to March of 2020, the idea of creating a healthy learning environment had a completely different connotation Then the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, and the facilities landscape…

In 2020, Oregon City School District 62 began renovating Candy Lane Elementary’s 1960s-era facilities. The project focused on improving safety and security from the fence line to the heart of the building. This focus included increasing access control in the central hallway to help keep faculty and students safe during school hours. To support project…

“Agility” has been a buzzword in business and industry for many years now. Agile principles in project management and the way businesses function have grown increasingly popular. In a 2022 article in Industry Today, Steve Basili, EY’s Global Operating Model Transformation Leader, contended that agile operations are more vital than ever before. COVID-19 was pivotal…

Grounds at educational facilities need to provide a learning environment, but also protect students and staff. The importance of safe and secure outdoor spaces was brought to new light and widely discussed particularly regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. And, increasingly, there exists crucial safety and security considerations on higher education campuses including health, welfare, and physical…

A focus on facility health and wellness strategies is really about focusing on the productivity, well-being, and mental and physical health of occupants. Imagine one day out of the blue you’re called into the C-suite for a meeting. You’re a little nervous, unsure what this is about, but everything has gone well lately and so…