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Would you be ready for a power outage at your facility if it happened today? Before the power goes out, you need to assess whether your facility can ensure business continuity during an outage. Power outages can be less stressful and manageable with the right prep. Here are 8 questions facilities managers should ask themselves…

Office food delivery specialist Just Eat for Business has unveiled its 2024 half year food trends report, which shows a significant rise in desk orders to a continued trend towards healthier lunchtime food options. The report finds that office workers are increasingly opting for the convenience of using tech-driven solutions to order lunch to their…

Choosing the right roofing materials can make a significant difference in energy efficiency “Out of sight, out of mind” often rings true when it comes to roofs. Rarely do facility managers give roofs a second thought until significant problems arise, by which time the damage — and the costs — can be considerable. However, the…

WHO has sounded the alarm over an antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria that is becoming more common and encourages healthcare facilities to ramp up infection control measures. A strain of bacteria that can cause severe infections and carries genes that are resistant to carbapenem antibiotics has been detected in all six World Health Organization (WHO) regions,…

The 12 property portfolio spans 600,000 square feet. IRA Capital, a prominent Southern California-based private equity firm and a private buyer of healthcare real estate in the United States, announced the acquisition of twelve Class-A Medical Outpatient Buildings (the Portfolio) through a newly established partnership with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (Oaktree). The…

Locking hardware can impact interior functionality in schools, health care and almost all settings. In addition, the right type of locking hardware can also support emerging design considerations for privacy in institutional, commercial and retail spaces. This is especially true for public restrooms. While restrooms in commercial and retail occupancies must meet several operational considerations,…

Construction is underway to build the new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital in Picton, Ontario. Crews broke ground on August 1, after years of advocacy and planning. More people in the Bay of Quinte region will be able to access new and improved equipment and facilities such as a larger 24-hour emergency department. The Ontario…

The $10 million project offers 44 resident units and a community room, among other amenities. KAI joined a diverse crowd of residents, public officials, contractors, clergy and business partners to celebrate the grand opening of the Urban League Senior Living Center in Dellwood, MO. The $10 million project stands on the former site of an…

Designers are leaning on community engagement to better design new facilities. New buildings can have a detrimental effect on communities, driving out longtime members due to price inflation and other factors. However, when a healthcare facility is added to a neighborhood, there is a larger sense of hope as these types of buildings are meant…