Nearby Explosion Damages Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in Nebraska
No major injuries to patients or employees were reported. From inclement weather to active shooters, healthcare facility managers must be prepared for emergencies of all kinds. This is especially true when emergencies come without warning. An unexpected explosion near...
How healthcare operations inform design
Healthcare facilities are a backbone for their communities, necessary for sustaining the health and wellness of all who live there. A lot goes into creating healthcare environments that work for both the patients they serve and the staff who provide critical care—from...
How to Prevent Common Fire Safety Violations in Your Facility
Local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.5 million fires in the United States in 2022 that cost approximately $18 billion in property damage, according to the most recent Fire Loss report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In addition to...
TSA Caught Over 5,000 Guns at Airports So Far in 2024
As air travel soared, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 5,028 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first nine months of 2024. This total represents an average of 18.3 firearms detected per day at TSA checkpoints, more than 93%...
How to Prepare for a Category 5 Hurricane
Facility manager at Fort Lauderdale resort readies her site for arrival of Hurricane Milton. Catherine Antenucci is a born-and-raised New Yorker who has found a home in South Florida. She hears about how many natives hear about impending hurricanes and either decide...
Resthaven Opens The Farmstead Senior Living Community
The independent and assisted living community is the latest offering from Holland, Michigan-based Resthaven. Resthaven celebrated the official ribbon cutting and opening of The Farmstead. The Farmstead was born out of Resthaven’s understanding that seniors are...
Infection Control in the Splash Zone
Handwashing sinks have been a target for infection control improvement in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Handwashing sinks have been a target for infection control improvement in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Their designs bring potentially...
What is decarbonization?
A fluffy cumulus cloud with blue toned shadows set against a gray background. Decarbonization is a critical response to climate change. It comprises two elements: first, reducing the amount of CO2 and other greenhouse gases that are released into the atmosphere, and...
Construction starts on Victoria airport hotel
Construction is underway on the new 129 room TownePlace Suites by Marriott at Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Kothari Group, owner and manager of the project, received approved last year on 3.5 acres at the corner of Beacon Avenue West and Highway 17 at the...
Commercial building operators are having to fight to turn a profit, finds new report
Commercial properties are struggling to attract and keep tenants, according to a new report from workplace access, experience, and analytics platform, Accessia. The Adapt to Survive: the Flex Space Revolution report reveals that 99 per cent of building operators agree...