UW Health to Expand University Hospital and East Madison Hospital

UW Health to Expand University Hospital and East Madison Hospital

The expansion should be completed sometime in 2026. UW Health’s board of directors approved moves intended to boost surgical, emergency and inpatient capacity at two of the health system’s hospitals. One project, at University Hospital, will add a six-story structure planned to include 22 emergency department rooms, 22 flexible care beds and 48 inpatient rooms….

Avoiding summer mould in your building

Avoiding summer mould in your building

The heat of the summer weather can have adverse effects on your building and your maintenance plan. Along with added moisture from rainfall, the risk of mould growth increases in climates with high heat and humidity. Knowing the risks and planning ahead can save you from surprise costs, repairs, and potential disruption to your business….

‘New age of environmental responsibility’: Reporting rules will affect more than 50,000 companies

‘New age of environmental responsibility’: Reporting rules will affect more than 50,000 companies

The European Commission has today adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which affect more than 50,000 companies subject to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Widely seen as a watershed for corporate environmental reporting and fiscal planning, the ESRS will from next year require tens of thousands of European companies — as well as…

Cutting-Edge Tech Leads to Sustainable Buildings

Cutting-Edge Tech Leads to Sustainable Buildings

The field of facilities management will continue to evolve in the coming years, with new technologies and organizational priorities shaping what teams are capable of accomplishing. Construction is continuing even if the pace slows slightly. It’s estimated that the number of built spaces globally will double by 2050 – the same year that the world’s…

Selecting the Right Heating Solution for Your Facility

Selecting the Right Heating Solution for Your Facility

For facility managers and business owners, production and services don’t stop when temperatures drop. While it may be chilly outside or snow on the ground, individuals still must commute to work and operate inside buildings. For warehouses, greenhouses or auto repair shops, regular heating is required for these facilities to operate at maximum levels. While…

From Teaching to Facilities Management: How Machion Jackson Found Her Calling

From Teaching to Facilities Management: How Machion Jackson Found Her Calling

When Machion Jackson first started teaching high school English, a career in facilities management was the furthest thing from her mind. She had her eyes set on becoming a principal one day, continuing to help mold the minds of students that entered the Detroit Public Schools Community District. It wasn’t until she fulfilled that dream…