Beyond the Ban: The Enduring Dangers of Asbestos Exposure in Facilities Today
The EPA’s asbestos ban was a significant victory, but the fight is far from over. Here’s what you need to know about the current state of asbestos litigation. In a landmark victory for public health, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finally enacted a...
3 Key Benefits of UV-C Disinfection for Healthcare Facilities
Being faster for disinfection is one benefit, among others. Disinfection is a critical part of any infection control program, and sometimes standard chemicals alone will not be enough to neutralize germs. Modern technology has sought to introduce new means of...
WellSpan York Hospital Expansion Project Focusing on Sustainability
The expansion project includes a green roof and high-performance design. As part of WellSpan’s focus on sustainability, health system officials have kepr most of the WellSpan York Hospital expansion project local, finalizing a list of contractors in which more than 80...
Facility Makes Zero Energy History
Pueblo Community Health Center in Colorado is the first zero energy outpatient healthcare facility in North America. The Pueblo Community Health Center in Colorado has achieved what no other facility of its type has: In 2023, it became the first zero energy outpatient...
Construction of new food and wine centre begins
Construction will begin this summer on the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism on Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus. “B.C. is expecting 91,000 new job openings in tourism- and hospitality-related industries over the next decade, and the majority of these jobs will...
Improving safety of tower cranes in B.C.
Risks associated with cranes in B.C. are increasing as more cranes are in operation than ever before, and this work is taking place on increasingly complex, multi-employer worksites. Tower cranes are essential pieces of equipment on many sites, and typically operate...
National Education Association Offers Guide on School Gun Violence
The National Education Association (NEA), in partnership with the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, has released the “NEA School Gun Violence Prevention and Response Guide.” This comprehensive guide provides resources, tools, and practical recommendations to...
Pros and Cons of Cooling System Water Sources and Treatment Options
Cooling towers play a critical role in both indoor climate control and process cooling systems. Ensuring a high-quality water supply for these components enhances their efficiency, extends their lifespan, and simplifies maintenance. Municipal-supplied or well water...
Austin Regional Clinic to Add Two-Story Medical Office Building
The 63,000-square-foot project is slated to begin construction in July. Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) has embarked on a transformative project to replace a prefabricated metal building at its Ben White Boulevard location with a two-story medical office building. The...
Effective Signage Enhances Wayfinding in Senior Care Facilities
Signage can make it easier to navigate a space for seniors. It seems like nearly everyone has a memory of one of their parents refusing to stop to ask for directions, causing tension and embarrassment for everyone in the family as they continued to get more and more...