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As working conditions continue evolving, it could take five years for trends to settle Who’s in the office? When? And for what purpose? If it seems like hybrid work — time split between the office and remote work — presents more questions than answers for facility managers and building owners, that’s because it does. After…

Lighting manufacturers discuss the use cases for smart lighting controls. Smart technology enables more efficient and streamlined operations for healthcare facilities, and lighting too can benefit from it. This technology can control various aspects and functions of lighting systems throughout a healthcare facility, meaning its use can be optimized in a simple manner. In this…

Facilities managers (FMs) should consider adding wellness rooms when renovating or constructing new facilities so that occupants, such as employees or students, can relax and calm down when they’re stressed out. You want to create a safe environment for the people who are using your building. Adding these rooms gives individuals the environment to take…

The Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center will provide care both to Cavaliers players and the general public. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Clinic and Bedrock Real Estate celebrated the groundbreaking of the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center. This facility spans more than 210,000 square feet and will soon become one of the largest and…

Sam Falconer/theispot.com Nowadays, deploying artificial intelligence no longer guarantees a competitive edge. What truly sets companies apart is access to diverse, extensive, high-quality data that enhances their AI system’s performance compared with that of their competitors. But concerns over data privacy can limit the use of unique, relevant data for analysis. This problem can be…

For organizations of any size to reliably protect people, property, and valuable information from malicious actors, stakeholders must develop and implement bespoke security systems. While several components come together to form effective security solutions, some devices and technologies offer operators and staff enhanced capabilities in terms of threat detection. With almost 30% of American businesses…

Understanding the long-term financial benefits of energy efficiency upgrades can reap huge long-term rewards. Strategic retrofitting can transform building operations and deliver substantial long-term financial benefits. In an era where energy efficiency and sustainability are paramount, retrofitting existing commercial and industrial buildings has emerged as a powerful solution for forward-thinking facility managers and business owners….

The 96-bed, free-standing facility will be built and operated with Lifepoint Behavioral Health. PeaceHealth announced its plan to build and operate a new inpatient behavioral health hospital in Lane County. The 96-bed, free-standing facility will be named Timber Springs Behavioral Health Hospital and will be located near PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in…

Healthcare facility managers overseeing projects need to balance escalating material costs, labor shortages and supply chain challenges that impact budgets. After seeing healthcare construction escalate significantly over the past few years, 2024 is seeing more modest but steady growth. Healthcare systems are continuing to invest in building projects, with 38 percent increasing their budgets to…

The growing awareness of environmental issues and the desire for healthier workplaces are responsible for a significant shift in the commercial cleaning industry. Sustainable cleaning practices are becoming increasingly popular as they significantly benefit employee health and the environment. This remarkable shift in the products and processes used by the cleaning industry demonstrates their increasing…