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Cleanology: The Need for a Study of Cleaning
There are no accepted risk-based standards to verify whether a hospital is truly clean and safe. Cleaning has never been investigated as a focused scientific entity. That is why cleanology — the study of cleaning — is essential. “People don’t buy what you do,” says...
Important Tasks for Prepping Your Heating System for Winter
As the nights grow longer and the temperatures begin to drop, it may be time to turn on your facility’s heating system to combat the cooler air. When that time ultimately comes, you want to have complete confidence that your heating system is going to operate...
Managing Healthcare Operations During Renovations
If your healthcare facility is aging, was damaged from an emergency such as a water pipe failure, fire, or storm, or you simply need to upgrade, one thing is clear: closing down your healthcare facility to make necessary renovations isn’t an option. Unlike a...
Governor Abbott and Texas HHSC Break Ground on New Wichita Falls Hospital
The new hospital, set to be complete in late 2027, will replace the North Texas State Hospital. Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) broke ground on a new hospital to replace the North Texas State Hospital in Wichita...
The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average person spends about 90% of their lifetime inside a built environment. As a multi-disciplinary firm, we strive to design environments that positively impact on the health, safety, and welfare of all...
Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of September 2024
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. 49ers Stadium Upgrades September marked the beginning of football season, and Levi’s Stadium, home of the NFL’s San...
