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In healthcare facilities, fire protection is rarely a single system. Sprinklers, alarms and suppression technologies are designed to control and contain a fire, but they rely heavily on fire-rated walls, smoke compartments and properly installed firestopping to prevent it from spreading. During renovations and routine upgrades, however, those passive protections can be compromised, and sometimes…

These include plans to begin demolition of current structure and hospital site preparation in 2026 and open the outpatient center and ambulatory surgery center in 2027. Cleveland Clinic has announced key milestones for its Palm Beach County expansion, including plans to begin demolition of current structure and hospital site preparation in 2026 and open the…

Bringing together different generations can create the ideal work environment. Managing diverse teams includes cross generational facilities teams. Managing boomers to Gen Z brings so much to absorb. Different communication preferences, technology adoption gaps, how different generations learn, how they collaborate and, most importantly, what they value. As a facilities manager your team becomes your…

For many years, shared commercial spaces such as offices, lounges, and lobbies followed stark and simplistic design templates. Elements such as white walls, rigid layouts, and lackluster furniture were standard. As consumers and workers continue to gravitate toward spaces they find aesthetically pleasing, thoughtful and personalized interior design has become essential. It is now a…

School security remains a major concern for communities across the country, and New Hampshire has become one of the latest states to provide funding to help keep students and educators safe. Specifically, the state’s Public School Infrastructure Commission awarded a total of $8 million in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 appropriations to fund 259 school…

Sustainability professionals often point to uncertain regulatory conditions as a factor in the slowing of progress in meeting corporate climate goals. Over-reliance on established environmental precedent or incentives is equally risky, said Jennifer Morris, CEO of environmental nonprofit The Nature Conservancy, during remarks at GreenBiz 26. Referring to dozens of regulations and laws that have…