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As a leader, you know that giving feedback is critical to your team, whether they are remote or in-office. Positive feedback, corrective feedback, atta-boy/girls are all critical. We also know that it’s harder to do effectively when you are in a different physical space than your team. Imagine how much more difficult it is to…

The new care center is expected to open in 2026. Hospice of the Western Reserve, a community-based nonprofit, has officially broke ground on its new Hospice Care & Community Center. Located on the shores of Lake Erie in Cleveland’s North Collinwood neighborhood, the facility on Lakeshore Boulevard is part of the organization’s $18 million Quality…

Facility managers and technicians face myriad challenges in ensuring reliable emergency power for healthcare facilities. Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are in flux, and the changes in nearly every aspect of their operations demand that facility managers take a holistic approach to ensuring the reliability and performance of emergency power supply systems (EPSS). Given the…

Automation • HMI-Mobile • SCADA Put Your HMI On The Web Web client computers, specifically designed for industrial manufacturing environments, provide adaptable, easily managed HMI/SCADA functionality. Operators in manufacturing facilities have long depended on human machine interfaces (HMI) to offer a visual summary of process systems that simplifies the monitoring of crucial status and control…

Safety Improve Safety With Structural Solutions Properly installed platforms, rails, stairs, and ladders are essential components in a plant safety system. Workplace safety should always be top of mind. According to statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than $1 billion are lost annually due to safety incidents (osha.gov/businesscase/costs). A significant amount…

  Auto-Lube Systems Extend Asset Life A properly designed auto-lubrication system can mitigate a range of factors that lead to premature failure. Automated lubrication systems have been commonly used for decades. These systems have saved end users countless fortunes by reducing maintenance costs and limiting unscheduled downtime. An estimated 50% of all premature bearing failures…

In the tragic first chapter of Kim Stanley Robinson’s breakthrough novel, The Ministry of the Future, readers follow a caregiver as he navigates an Indian city amidst a crushing heat wave. The power grid fails. Mass death occurs. And, before and amidst it, people seek shade to survive. We read of them “walk(ing) in the…

Waste in manufacturing facilities is a significant issue that has far-reaching impacts on both the environment and operational efficiencies. With manufacturing contributing to over 30% of the nation’s carbon footprint, the need for waste reduction is both critical and urgent. Manufacturers have a golden opportunity to enhance their sustainability and business performance. By using the…

Lighting manufacturers discuss how lights can be used for wayfinding applications. Healthcare facilities can be like labyrinths for people to get lost in, which is why wayfinding is a critical feature to have. Fortunately, elements such as signage and lighting can be helpful for patients and staff to use to find their way. In this…

When designing facilities from the ground up, several key safety factors are understandably considered to ensure the safety of occupants. HVAC and fire code compliance—like fire suppression systems, smoke detectors, and proper ventilation—are crucial. Planners ensure new facilities have clear exit paths, accessible exits, and adequate lighting. Facilities may incorporate basic security measures such as…