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Fire safety is a critical part of your maintenance plan. Along with threatening the safety of your staff and visitors, the risk of fire creates the possibility of expensive costs for repair and replacement, along with loss of income and work stoppage. Commercial building fires cost businesses about 155 million dollars in damage per year,…

UK businesses are being urged to listen more to their workers as they spot issues quickly and have ideas about how to solve them, but aren’t being consulted by management. Two-thirds (65 per cent) of frontline workers in the UK say they spot operational issues monthly or more frequently, yet less than half (45 per…

Offices with onsite facilities such as gyms, nap rooms, gardens, cafes can help employees enhance their overall wellbeing, productivity, and work-life balance. These amenities can promote physical fitness, mental relaxation, and social interaction, fostering a healthier and more enjoyable work environment. Studio Alliance, a European alliance of workplace experts have looked into the advantages of…

The new complaint alleges the building’s chillers have not received maintenance in more than three years.   October 26, 2023 Indoor air quality has taken center stage in many institutional and commercial facilities as building occupants have paid far greater attention to their indoor environments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. For occupants of one…

Whether a facility manager has been promoted or hired externally to lead the department, the first 100 days are a critical period. During this time, the manager will set the tone for his or her leadership and determine how the team will operate. Years before the pandemic I made a presentation on this topic at…

Converting a historic firehouse into a mental healthcare facility posed four challenges for design firm JZA+D. New healthcare settings are being created from pre-existing facilities. However, converting these facilities for new purposes and usages can come with unique challenges dependent upon the individual project. Integrated design firm JZA+D worked on a conversion project for the…