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Once a novelty, uncrewed aerial systems (UASs) have become a valuable commercial tool for delivery of goods, aerial mapping, photography, and large-event oversight.  In the past decade, UASs—or, more colloquially, drones—find themselves to be a promising tool in facilities management. The drone market is expected to increase logarithmically. According to a forecast by Grand View…

Energy efficiency is at the front of any facility manager’s mind, especially those in healthcare facilities. Healthcare facilities tend to use vast amounts of energy, and water heaters are a part of that consumption. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities Today speaks with water heater manufacturers about what alternatives are available for traditional storage tank…

Today’s volatile business environment continues to challenge organizations no matter their size, industry, or geography. Just a few broad trends tell the story: new digital entrants are gobbling up market share across industries; ecosystem-based strategies are gaining ground; and companies committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are increasingly attractive to employees and investors…

BACnet insights BACnet allows for the transfer of encoded data between devices, enabling the exchange of various types of information such as hardware values, schedules, alarms and trend data. Control systems enhance building operation and efficiency by creating a centralized method for operating various building systems such as HVAC, lighting, shading and security. This is…

For a large corporation, a safe and hygienic workplace is essential. In the United States, the standards of industrial cleaning are set out by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These guidelines are strict to protect the safety of workers, so the process of industrial cleaning will often make use of harsh and potentially…

  LEED faces headwinds and competition, but with its brand recognition and market confidence, it’s well-positioned to continue to make waves in the buildings industry. Sustainability is like healthcare for the planet. By following the well-vetted and carefully constructed system of LEED, facility executives can rest assured that they have done their part in helping…