Tag: Facilities
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Foxconn and Anthro Energy among latest companies to invest in US facilities
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A host of U.S. manufacturing expansions are underway, supported by federal and state incentives to bolster domestic production and create local jobs. Just last week, officials in Alabama, Kentucky and Colorado touted investments from manufacturers in the battery…
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Role of Not-for-Profit Insurance for Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities operating as nonprofit organizations face a unique landscape of challenges that for-profit institutions simply don’t encounter. Between managing tight budgets, navigating complex regulations, and serving vulnerable populations, these facilities need protection that understands their mission-driven approach. That’s where specialized insurance coverage becomes not just helpful, but essential. Understanding the Unique Risks Healthcare Nonprofits…
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Why Resilient Heating Systems Matter in Modern Facilities
For today’s facilities managers, heating and hot-water performance has moved far beyond being a basic operational requirement. In commercial environments—whether multi-storey office buildings, hospitality venues, industrial units, education sites or large-scale kitchens—heating infrastructure underpins business continuity, comfort, compliance, and energy strategy. When a commercial boiler plant fails, operations fail with it. This is why facilities…
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Renovation Tips Seniors Can Steal from Assisted Living Facilities
Let’s be honest—no one likes admitting that tossing your area rug or swapping out the shower faucet is now considered an achievement. But making your home safer as you age doesn’t mean you need to live in a place that looks like a hospital. If you’ve ever visited (or lived in) an assisted living facility,…
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NIBS to Manage Sustainable Facilities Tool for Innovation
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced it has formally assumed management and development of the Sustainable Facilities Tool (SFTool), a widely respected digital platform originally developed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Moving forward, the platform will be known as the High Performance Building Guide (HPBG), a new name that reflects its expanded mission and…
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Protecting Power Facilities from Lightning’s Disruptive Impact
Power generation facilities are among the most vulnerable to operational disruptions caused by direct lightning strikes and their secondary effects, due to a combination of their physical structure, operating environment, and critical reliance on sensitive equipment. Even in areas with infrequent thunderstorms, severe lightning events can still occur, leading to catastrophic damage, injury, downtime, fines,…
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Planning delays are leaving new homes without facilities
Across England, people are moving into newly built or expanding settlements only to find essential services, like shops, GP surgeries, community centres, falling behind. Local councils, planning documents, and residents themselves point to how phased planning permissions, developer obligations, and enforcement gaps contribute to incomplete neighbourhoods. Here are four real-world cases illustrating how planning processes…
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5 Reasons Smart Locks Are Perfect for Storage Facilities
Storage units have become the go-to solution for people managing life’s transitions—moving, downsizing, running a small business, or simply decluttering. But one thing hasn’t changed much over the years: the locks. While storage facility management software has gone digital and operations have grown more efficient, many units are still protected by basic padlocks and keys.…
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Healthcare builds hinge on specialized facilities: Ryan Cos. exec
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. As planning ticks up around healthcare projects, a Minneapolis-based general contractor is turning to a 20-year veteran to lead its construction push. Ryan Cos., a Minneapolis-based construction firm, recently promoted Nick Kaminski to vice president of healthcare…