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Conor Logan, Technical Director, Colt International on the hidden dangers of neglecting smoke control system maintenance In September the Grenfell Inquiry concluded with the publication of the Phase 2 Report. Anyone who listened to the summary from the Inquiry led by Sir Martin Moore-Bick should not have failed to have been moved to strive to…

Visual management enables businesses to communicate important information about processes and procedures. Where preventative maintenance and facility operations are concerned, using visuals can be an effective way to convey expectations and processes quickly to keep everyone working to the same guidelines. Visual tools and resources span a wide range of options, from symbols and illustrations…

Sound can impact worker productivity and focus. Driven in part by the energy and preferences of Generation Z — the demographic now entering higher education and the workforce in large numbers — the design of this 16,000-square-foot Class-A office setting from Dyer Brown reflects critical shifts in trends shaping the workplace of the future, including…

The expansion for the ICU is expected to be complete in the fall of 2025, with the emergency department to be complete a few months after. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville will soon begin construction on a $10 million-plus project to expand the hospital’s intensive care unit and emergency department.  The expansion will double the capacity of…

No major injuries to patients or employees were reported. From inclement weather to active shooters, healthcare facility managers must be prepared for emergencies of all kinds. This is especially true when emergencies come without warning. An unexpected explosion near Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill, Nebraska, illustrates this reality. The hospital sustained damage from an…

Healthcare facilities are a backbone for their communities, necessary for sustaining the health and wellness of all who live there. A lot goes into creating healthcare environments that work for both the patients they serve and the staff who provide critical care—from having the right number of beds to planning strategic layouts that allow providers to do…

Local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.5 million fires in the United States in 2022 that cost approximately $18 billion in property damage, according to the most recent Fire Loss report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In addition to the human impact of fire damage, property damage and the required reconstruction are…

As air travel soared, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 5,028 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first nine months of 2024. This total represents an average of 18.3 firearms detected per day at TSA checkpoints, more than 93% of which were loaded. Courtesy: TSA Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) screened more than 678 million…

Facility manager at Fort Lauderdale resort readies her site for arrival of Hurricane Milton. Catherine Antenucci is a born-and-raised New Yorker who has found a home in South Florida. She hears about how many natives hear about impending hurricanes and either decide to ride out the storms or underestimate their potential strength. When combining her…

The independent and assisted living community is the latest offering from Holland, Michigan-based Resthaven. Resthaven celebrated the official ribbon cutting and opening of The Farmstead. The Farmstead was born out of Resthaven’s understanding that seniors are aging differently: They desire and expect a vibrant and active lifestyle filled with enrichment, vitality and community. Resthaven also…