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  With healthcare environments being increasingly complex and diverse, operational effectiveness is not just a goal; it is a necessity. From acute primary care to major trauma services, the daily functioning of thousands of clinical and microbiological assets underpins patient care and safety. Yet, a challenge remains: performance data for these critical assets is often…

  Facility condition assessments are essential tools for healthcare facilities managers looking for a clearer picture of the state of buildings they oversee and, more importantly, the task that lies ahead in ensuring the buildings’ safety, reliability and performance. The benefits of a facility condition assessment do not need to end there. Handled properly, the…

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) announced the completion of a large-scale energy efficiency upgrade at NYC Health + Hospital/Queens. The project marks the latest milestone in both agencies’ ongoing efforts to optimize energy use and decarbonize building operations by implementing technologies that reduce energy consumption and greenhouse…

Outsourcing in institutional and commercial facilities is a complex process. From setting the scope of the work to selecting a service provider to overseeing the project from beginning to end, building owners and managers must make a series of critical decisions, each of which go a long way in determining the project’s ultimate success. For…

For patients, employees, and visitors, focusing on biophilic design and other strategies that prioritize wellness can pay huge long-term dividends. Research demonstrates that a person’s environment directly impacts their overall health. Many organizations are studying how evidence-based health and wellness interventions can be incorporated into design and building construction. One such organization, The International WELL…

Some governments are legislating the end of fluorescent lighting for businesses, and as a result, many companies are ceasing the manufacturing of fluorescent lighting, so maintenance and facility managers will need to plan for an alternative. Upgrading lighting source technology to LED lighting allows businesses the opportunity to save energy, improve lighting performance, and enhance…