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  Rising utility rates, sustainability goals and evolving regulations are putting pressure on building owners and facility managers to improve building performance. Key Takeaways: Aging building systems are driving higher energy costs and pushing facility managers to prioritize strategic upgrades and long-term capital planning. Energy incentives and tax programs can help offset modernization costs, but…

RMF Engineering and AdventHealth have broken ground on the new Weaverville hospital, designed to support and expand access to compassionate, whole-person care across Western North Carolina. RMF provided engineering services for both the building and central utility plant. AdventHealth Weaverville’s first phase includes 67 beds and will provide emergency care, medical-surgical inpatient services, intensive care,…

  Water and plumbing systems are a dangerous source of pathogens and bacteria, so the CDC has created a set of guidelines to develop a proper water management program. While tap water is highly regulated in the United States, it is not sterile. For general households, the germs that may be present in tap water…

The rise of digital technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), has transformed the way hospitals operate. Digital technology influences every patient touchpoint — admission, stay, discharge and beyond. But AI can teach healthcare facilities managers more than improving productivity. Thoughtful use of AI has the potential to hyper-optimize hospital operations, change the face of the patient…

Hospitals face unique physical security challenges stemming from their complex layouts and round-the-clock operations. Unlike traditional office buildings, healthcare facilities must balance stringent access control with the need for rapid emergency response. Facilities managers can protect staff, patients, and assets through strategic, budget-conscious security measures that address the sector’s distinct vulnerabilities without compromising operational efficiency….

  The latest episode of Two Steps Forward started, appropriately enough, as a wild card. My co-host Solitaire Townsend suggested the topic mere seconds before we hit record. That’s fitting, because the whole point of the episode is this: Sustainability professionals are trained to track trends, build on momentum and compound progress. What we’re not…