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Roof insulation important to keep energy costs low in buildings. Picking a roof type is important for institutional and commercial facilities, but it’s just one part of the stainability equation. Without the right insulation in place under the roof, a building will lose energy, says John D’Annunzio, president of Paragon Roofing Technology, a building exterior…

The new hospital, which will be built on 50 acres, will be the first full-service acute care hospital for the area. Texas Health Resources is expanding services in Kaufman County, including building a new full-service hospital and on-campus medical office building in Forney. The new hospital, to be built on 50 acres, will be the…

Great American Outdoors is pumping $6.65 billion into renovation and upgrade projects.   August 20, 2024 For generations, this country’s national parks have offered visitors the opportunity to experience aspects of nature that have been preserved as they were a century ago or more. The challenge facing the facilities managers responsible for maintaining these areas assets…

As of 15 August 2024 Women into Construction (WiC), an independent not-for-profit organisation that promotes gender equality in construction ceased trading. In a statement on the organisation’s website, Kath Moore MBE, Managing Director – Women into Construction CIC said: “Financially, WiC has suffered a difficult trading year due a challenging economic climate for both the charitable…

Data presented by the National Glazing Association (NGA) offers an important consideration for those planning safer school designs. The NGA’s one-pager states that response times for first responders average three minutes. It also states that active shooter events often last between 90 seconds and eight minutes, making time a critical consideration for safer school design….

Sustainability and ESG goals remain important to companies and consumers, so increasing your efforts and decreasing your carbon footprint are good for business. Does your facility have a robust recycling program? Getting started Assessing your current recycling system is a great place to start when looking for opportunities to improve your processes. Conducting a waste…

Athletic apparel and shoemaker Adidas America Inc. faces $396,377 in new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fines for failing to correct fall hazards at its Chester, New York, warehouse, which was originally cited in March 2022, the agency announced August 9. The company previously paid $17,403 in penalties. OSHA also issued the employer a Failure to Abate…

As students and teachers start returning to classrooms across the country, school safety is top of mind. In Pennsylvania, schools and other eligible entities are now able to apply for $120 million in grant funding to make physical security upgrades and strengthen behavioral health support. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security…

Facilities managers are busily getting their schools, colleges, and universities ready for classes to resume. No matter the type of educational facility they manage, all need to be properly maintained. That’s why we’re reviewing several back-to-school projects that facilities managers should ensure are on their checklists for clean and safe buildings for the new academic…

Meg Swanson CMO, Eptura with advice on strategic health and safety measures for safer manufacturing environments In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, facility management and maintenance safety are critical components that directly impact productivity and operational efficiency. Manufacturers face the challenge of balancing high production demands with the need to maintain a safe and efficient…