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Paint has long been a concern for building and maintenance managers looking for affordable, aesthetic, and safe options. But there has been some evolution in the paint department, offering managers today’s innovation, greater sustainability, and increased efficiency. Indoor air quality Indoor air quality and sick building syndrome remain concerns for building and maintenance managers as…

Understanding how to manage risks associated with contractors and subcontractors and the importance of safety compliance were just a couple of the critical topics discussed during a recent educational session. Titled “Mythbusting the Top Contractor Risk Management Megatrends of 2024” and sponsored by Avetta, the webinar took place on April 24 as part of Facilities…

Schools are considered high-risk environments for the transmission of infectious diseases due to the close and frequent contact and communication that occurs among students and teachers. Environments such as athletic training rooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, and classrooms can act as sources for the spread of infection. After the historic disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the education…

  Unlike smoke, which can be smelled and seen, carbon monoxide (CO) is odorless and colorless. Those indiscernible properties may be responsible for a misunderstanding about the dangers of what is often referred to as “the silent killer” and the significance of having appropriate and always-functioning detection systems in commercial and institutional buildings. “The lack…

The project is expected to finish in mid-2026. Harrison County Community Hospital District in Bethany, Missouri, launched the $75 million, two-year construction project. It will replace a 1955 hospital that does not meet current code requirements and has infrastructure so old it cannot be further upgraded. The current hospital has fewer than 20 total beds,…

  Walmart has announced the closure of all its healthcare clinics across the U.S. and its telehealth provider, according to CNBC. This decision comes as a reversal of its previous plans to expand its health services, including dental and medical care, alongside its retail offerings. The closure affects 51 clinic locations across five states and…