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I’ve often stated in training that the person in the room who can listen to all of the smart people discussing an initiative, trying to solve a problem, or deciding on a direction, and take that collective input and sketch out/elaborate on a path to obtain the needed results is the most valuable person in…

For more than a decade, the Univ. of Tennessee Reliability and Maintainability Center (RMC) has been using Fluke, Everett, WA (fluke.com) technologies to demonstrate, test, and learn various applications. The most recent application of interest and promise has been acoustic imaging. I’ve invited Fluke specialist, Justin Sheard (Principal Engineer for New Product Solutions), to provide…

What constitutes a zero-emissions building? The Biden administration is working to create a national, standardized, and verifiable definition for all stakeholders. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has developed Part 1 of a draft national definition for zero-emissions buildings and is now seeking feedback from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders through…

The Seattle Convention Center (SCC) announced that its Summit building has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as part of the council’s New Construction (v3) rating system. Courtesy: SCC Opened in January 2023, Summit nearly doubled the center’s capacity by adding 573,770 square feet…

Precision temperature control is a critical element in laboratories and research facilities, where breakthroughs in scientific research, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare rely on maintaining specific temperature conditions. The challenge of maintaining steady temperatures in these environments doesn’t come without obstacles to overcome. There are however, some innovative solutions that address these challenges, including the essential role…

  Disinfecting is a crucial part of any healthcare facility’s functioning. However, there are a myriad of different cleaners/disinfectants available, with there even being a distinction between traditional and “hospital grade” ones. Understanding that difference can prove critical to effectively disinfecting. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities Today speaks with disinfectant manufacturers about the difference…