Work begins on Davisville Community and Aquatic Centre
Construction has started on the Davisville Community and Aquatic Centre to bring local access to recreational and wellness services to the Toronto neighbourhood. The multi-use facility will feature a wide range of amenities, programming spaces and multi-purpose rooms,...
UT Health San Antonio to Open New Multispecialty and Research Hospital
The new eight-story hospital will open on December 10. Leaders from The University of Texas System, UT Health San Antonio, Mays Cancer Center, as well as donors, elected officials and other distinguished guests gathered for a dedication event for the new $472 million...
Facility Condition Assessments Prove Valuable as Workplaces Change
The United States office sector hit a record vacancy rate of 20.1 percent in the second quarter of 2024. Pittsburgh, Phoenix, Denver, San Francisco and Chicago were among the large metro areas showing vacancy growth. How to turn the tide? It begins with institutional...
Uptake in smart HVAC systems expected to rise
According to recent findings from ABI Research, smart HVAC adoption will continue to rise globally thanks to its many proven benefits that include significant energy and cost savings. HVAC equipment is estimated to account for between 38 and 70 per cent of a...
Five Ways Predictive AI Can Improve Sales Performance Management
Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images When it comes to maximizing growth and revenue, you may be missing something — something big. It’s the harnessing of predictive AI to enhance and deploy sales performance management (SPM). Companies with sizable sales...
Choosing the Right Air Compression Solution for Facility Operations
Facilities managers who oversee industrial, manufacturing, or workshop environments have numerous responsibilities to preserve the safety of their workforce and the stability of their infrastructure. One of those duties may extend to selecting a fit-for-purpose air...
Plume Problems: Toilets and Airborne Contaminants
Fecal bacteria and viruses ejected during flushing can contaminate restroom surfaces with microorganisms. Our mothers warned us about germs on toilet seats in public restrooms, but they didn’t warn us about the toilet plume. In fact, flushing the toilet is more...
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston at The Medical Center Opens
The 61-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is Encompass Health’s first hospital fully constructed using prefabricated modules. Encompass Health has announced the opening of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston at The Medical Center in Texas. The...
Building Envelope Upgrade: Can Metal Panels Breathe New Life into Aging Buildings?
When upgrading a building’s envelope, facilities managers and designers should use materials created to protect aging structures while modernizing their visual aesthetics. The building enclosure separates the interior from the environment, shielding it from external...
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano to Build New Tower
Construction of the new tower is slated to begin in summer 2025, with an expected opening in fall 2028. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is growing to meet the healthcare needs of Collin County and surrounding areas with the opening of a six-story garage and a...