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The fusion of cutting-edge technology and traditional expertise is the key to creating healthcare environments that are code compliant. Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are inherently complex and demand the highest level of life safety to protect patients, staff and visitors. Healthcare facility workers are integral to achieving this goal, from developing designs and drawings…

  The three projects are expected to begin in Spring 2024. Med Center Health announced three new capital projects that will position Southcentral Kentucky’s largest health system to meet the growing healthcare needs of Warren and surrounding counties well into the future. The first project is a five-story patient care tower on The Medical Center’s…

  Turnover is inevitable in every industry, and when employees leave, it’s important to conduct exit interviews to learn how to retain employees, improve engagement and drive productivity. In the facilities management industry, surveys show that 59 percent of facility managers said they conducted exit interviews, but only 41 percent acted upon the feedback they…

Every year, over 40,000 working Canadians are injured due to slip and fall accidents, particularly during the winter months. Ice, accumulated snow, and moisture outside facilities increase the risk, but that isn’t the only cleaning and maintenance challenge the winter season brings. Tracked in dirt and debris ruins floor finishes and can even permanently damage…

Opting for high energy-efficient windows can significantly reduce the amount of condensation that appears on older windows. The new technology has special low-emissivity coatings (low-e) and is filled with inert gases, such as argon, which can also provide considerable energy savings. One issue that homeowners may encounter with these new windows is outdoor condensation. Under…

As pressure increases on companies to meet their climate goals, much depends on the effectiveness of sustainability teams. To understand how the role of the sustainability leader and function evolves, we at GreenBiz have surveyed those who work in the profession biennially since 2010. Our 2024 State of the Profession survey is open. In 15…