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Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 played vital role in ensuring that safety ranks as a priority over aesthetics. Here’s a 21st-century challenge for building architects: Design a government building that meets security mandates but also looks and feels inviting to the public, and do it on a tight budget. The security aspect alone might have…

The three hospitals have been immediately rebranded. Orlando Health has assumed ownership of three hospitals and related physician practices located on Florida’s east central coast. The acquisitions were the result of an asset purchase agreement with Steward Health Care, approved by a bankruptcy court. Orlando Health immediately rebranded the hospitals into Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital,…

To ensure the compliance and performance of barriers in their facilities, managers need to take ownership of their rated barriers. Managing barriers in healthcare facilities can be challenging. There are a multitude of processes related to barriers, and in any given week, a variety of trades and hospital personnel interact with these building components. Then…

Love ’em or hate ’em, the New York Yankees will be battling for Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2024 World Series championship title against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The series will take place at the two teams’ home stadiums, and although all eyes will be on the baseball players, the facilities will also play a critical…

Are water features wasteful? It’s a common misconception that indoor and outdoor water features are not sustainable amenities. Many managers and owners of commercial facilities are surprised to learn that not only can attractive and captivating water features be operated with minimal waste or harm to the environment—they can actually help improve a building’s energy…

Using stainless steel to protect electrical equipment from high salt content can reduce maintenance and ensure long-term functionality. Owners and facility managers of buildings near oceans are understandably concerned about flooding. But there is another issue that should concern them – the corrosion of electrical equipment from the high salt content in coastal air. Such…