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In an innovative world where most industries’ biggest challenges are solved by technology, having the latest and greatest upgrades is essential—especially in healthcare. In fact, healthcare facilities continually strive to have the best equipment available in order to provide the best experience possible for patients and keep the facility thriving long term. However, with the […]
In downtown Tampa, Fla., officials celebrated completion of the Tampa Convention Center’s largest renovation project since the facility was built in 1990. The $44.5 million capital improvement project featured a 23,500-square-foot, two-story expansion, including 18 new waterfront rooms to provide flexible meeting and event space. Improvements were also made to the popular Tampa Riverwalk outside the […]
A well-designed space can have a positive and lasting impact on a business’ reputation. The saying “you never get a second chance to make a first impression” rings especially true when it comes to a facility’s first impression on guests, employees, or patrons. How the facility looks and is maintained influences how those who enter […]
A summer construction project will cast the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in a new light—a few dozen of them, actually. The project, which will commence in June and should wrap by the start of the fall semester, will add and replace more than 50 lights along high-traffic walkways on City and East Campus. Most of the 13-foot-tall, pole-mounted […]
Remember the shortage of toilet paper during the pandemic and, more recently, the shortage of eggs in grocery stores? Facilities Management leaders at Colorado State University (CSU) say they are still feeling those same effects—but for different products. They are seeing supply chain issues and worker shortages causing longer wait times when trying to acquire […]
On Dec. 29, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act, a.k.a. the PUMP Act. This new legislation requires employers of all kinds to provide break time and adequate facilities for employees to pump breast milk. This means that workplaces—from retail stores and restaurants to warehouses and […]
With air traffic poised to reach or beat pre-pandemic levels this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding nearly $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 99 airports of all shapes and sizes across the country. The funding helps meet the growing demand for air travel and invests in key areas to help […]
Facilities Management Advisor‘s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. New Universal Theme Park in Texas Universal Parks & Resorts has revealed plans for a “one-of-a-kind” theme park in Frisco, Texas, specifically designed for families with young children. Initial details are slim, but the company said the […]
Renovating a facility is an exciting time filled with endless possibilities. But before you start tearing down walls and buying new furniture, there’s one important factor you need to consider: sustainability. Nowadays, more and more businesses are incorporating sustainable practices into their operations. And for good reason—sustainable business practices are good for the environment, good […]
Employees and occupants can spend hours at a time inside your facility, so the quality of the indoor air is an important factor in their health and performance on the job. Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can lower worker productivity, increase missed days of work, and lead to adverse health effects. Building occupants can experience […]