Duke University Health System Receives $50 Million for Proton Beam Therapy Center

Duke University Health System Receives $50 Million for Proton Beam Therapy Center

  An anonymous donor has made a $50 million gift to Duke University Health System toward the development of a proton beam therapy center. The donation is the largest philanthropic gift received by Duke University Health System. Duke’s proton beam therapy facility is expected to open by 2029, with a total projected cost of $120…

The Rise of Commercial Building Electrification

The Rise of Commercial Building Electrification

Demand for commercial building electrification has been growing over the past decade as organizations aim to reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient. By electrifying systems such as HVAC, water heating, and cooking, building owners and organizations have been able to achieve benefits such as increased energy efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and safer…

Air and water

Air and water

The recent UN climate summit COP29 held in Azerbaijan ended 33 hours late and with no country getting what they wanted, according to the head of the UN climate body Simon Stiell. There was however agreement on the need to transition away from fossil fuels, though the details won’t be debated until COP30, which takes…

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of December 2024

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of December 2024

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. $10B Meta Data Center Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, is building a massive $10 billion artificial intelligence (AI) data center in northeast Louisiana. At 4 million square feet, the facility will be the largest of more…