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Healthcare facilities managers can use assessments to benchmark their facilities and assess the financial impact of conservation measures. A building’s energy costs are typically its largest operating expense, and, as expected, hospitals and similar medical facilities operating 24/7 use more energy per square foot and typically have a higher energy cost than commercial facilities. To…

The six-level, 96-bed facility will replace the current hospital in La Crosse. Mayo Clinic leaders and community officials celebrated the completion of a new Mayo Clinic Health System hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin. With patient comfort and safety as top priorities, the new $215 million, six-level, 96-bed facility replaces the current hospital and features: Spacious…

Urban projects often face challenges such as limited space, congested environments, and the need for efficient construction timelines, which are all critical to improving urban living. In such scenarios, traditional construction methods can be inefficient and time-consuming. This is where the concept of top-down construction comes into play, offering a solution that is gaining traction once…

Convenience store chain Circle K faces a $16,131 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fine after a store cashier in Orlando, Florida, suffered a serious gunshot injury, the agency announced August 14. OSHA inspectors learned that two unidentified men entered the Circle K location on Silver Star Road shortly after 1 a.m. on January 19, 2024; pointed firearms;…

On July 29, 2024, Cal Water, the third largest water utility company in the country serving half-a-million customers in California, announced that it has helped its customers reduce their water bills by 20.5% in the last 15 years. This is compared to what they might have been charged without water conservation and water efficiency efforts…

Shifting regulations, emerging technologies force many facilities to adjust their hazard fire protection systems. Fire protection strategies are becoming more complex. New approaches are needed as tried-and-true fire suppression agents are phased out and new hazards are introduced within existing institutional and commercial facilities. While most buildings rely upon sprinkler systems, certain high-risk facilities demand…