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Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images The Research The framework is based on an extensive analysis of human-AI collaboration in forecasting at several companies from a variety of industries, through empirical research conducted by the authors at the MIT Digital Supply Chain Transformation lab and WHU — Otto Beisheim School of Management. The research team…

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Whether facilities professionals are renovating an existing facility or doing new construction, installing the right type of sprinklers not only protects your facility from fires but also helps your organization adhere to federal, state, and local…

A new analysis from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that, coupled with building envelope improvements, installing geothermal heat pumps in around 70% of U.S. buildings could save as much as 593 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity generation annually and avoid seven gigatons of carbon-equivalent emissions by 2050. “To put that in context, 593 terawatt-hours is about…

Technological innovations vary in application but collectively contribute to a more efficient, accessible and personalized healthcare system. In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, technological advances play a pivotal role in shaping the patient experience. From the seamless integration of electronic medical records to cutting-edge applications of AI and gene therapy, the impact technology has on healthcare…

The acquisition will be completed in spring. Franciscan Alliance will fully acquire Franciscan Beacon Hospital this spring, representatives announced. Franciscan Alliance and Beacon Health System entered an agreement in 2018 for a 50/50 joint partnership for the creation of Franciscan Beacon Hospital in La Porte, which included a building expansion project. The unique, 92,500-square-foot facility…

As skilled trade workers prepare to retire, jobseekers can find opportunities in facilities By Doug Carroll, Contributing Writer Looking for silver linings to the COVID-19 pandemic? There are a few, and they include the rapid development of telemedicine, greater respect for front-line healthcare providers and increased attention to mental health issues. You can add to…