Prioritizing the Security of Building Operations in an Era of Digitization

Prioritizing the Security of Building Operations in an Era of Digitization

In recent years, our world has become increasingly interconnected as technology plays a role in almost everything we do. This interconnectedness has given rise to smart buildings, enhancing productivity and promoting sustainability. However, it has also exposed vulnerabilities of a building’s critical infrastructure. With October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, there’s more attention on the importance…

How to Reduce Risk in Commercial Real Estate

How to Reduce Risk in Commercial Real Estate

Here is what you need to know about the current market to better protect your commercial property from disruption. The last three years have been unequivocally stressful for commercial real estate. As property managers and owners collectively navigate the unknown – from pandemic aftershocks to extreme weather – it’s important to understand how the commercial…

Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals Building New Inpatient Hospital

Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals Building New Inpatient Hospital

Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals announced plans to construct a 40-bed inpatient physical rehabilitation hospital in McKinney, Texas. This will be Everest’s second location in the DFW Metroplex.  The new facility will be located in McKinney, Texas. This newest location will feature Everest’s new, two-story, physical rehabilitation hospital solution to accommodate ideal locations with smaller site availability…

The Benefits of Biophilic Design in Healthcare Facilities

The Benefits of Biophilic Design in Healthcare Facilities

Designers have started implementing natural elements into the designs of healthcare facilities. When a majority of states went entered stay-at-home orders back in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, many people found themselves with a new hobby: raising plants. New “plant moms” and “plant dads” sprouted around the country, saying that the greenery was actually…

How to successfully design for cost-effective air handling redundancy

How to successfully design for cost-effective air handling redundancy

Learning Objectives Become aware of facility types that greatly benefit from maintaining some level of cooling and dehumidification if the air handling unit serving an area is down. Understand two equipment arrangements for connecting air handling units and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Recognize the nuances and details of how connected air handling units…

Keeping your building air and watertight for the winter

Keeping your building air and watertight for the winter

Winter brings extreme weather, cold temperatures, and a freeze-thaw cycle that can negatively affect your building, its occupants, and your workflow, so keeping your facility watertight is critical. From your doors and windows to your roof, get ahead of the season with some preventative measures to keep air and water out of your building this…