C. auris Case Suspected in WVU Medicine Hospital in Bridgeport

C. auris Case Suspected in WVU Medicine Hospital in Bridgeport

  C. auris is a drug-resistant pathogen, and it has a penchant for lingering in healthcare facilities for extended periods. Candida auris (C. Auris) is a rare yet potent yeast that gives healthcare facilities a headache whenever it rears its head due to its ability to spread easily and linger for long periods of time….

Protecting contractors from asbestos

Protecting contractors from asbestos

Death from asbestos is one of the greatest single causes of workplace fatalities in B.C.  According to the government, asbestos has been the cause of more than 50 per cent of all work-related occupational disease deaths and approximately 33 per cent of all work-related deaths since 2000. In 2022, asbestos exposure was a contributing factor…

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of December 2023

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of December 2023

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Ravens Renovation The NFL’s Baltimore Ravens have unveiled a multiphase, three-year plan to upgrade M&T Bank Stadium. The projects aim to boost the fan experience and modernize the team’s 25-year-old home stadium. Featuring both in-season and off-season work…

2024 climate policies sustainability executives need to track

2024 climate policies sustainability executives need to track

The Inflation Reduction Act. A UK carbon tax. A US-China climate agreement. 2023 saw a slew of unprecedented climate policies impact the sustainability marketplace, and 2024 isn’t indicating any slowdown. Here are the most pressing and immediate developments and regulations to track in the year ahead.   Inflation Reduction Act Companies should be aware that…

Richmond cancer care clinic opens

Richmond cancer care clinic opens

The Government of British Columbia announced that the newly refurbished and relocated cancer care clinic has opened at Richmond Hospital. “The opening of the modernized cancer clinic marks a significant milestone toward strengthening our public health-care system and connecting people with the care they need in their own communities,” said Adrian Dix, minister of health….

Sound energy

Sound energy

Despite the push for more ‘in person’ working styles, many office spaces still struggle with persistent and overbearing ‘noise’. Ben Hancock, MD at Oscar Acoustics, explains how acoustic sound sprays can help manage the next phase of office working A large proportion of the UK workforce are well accustomed to hybrid working – spending their…