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DOE Offers States $50M to Boost Smart Manufacturing Facilities

By Joe Bebon, Editor Apr 5, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 5, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $50 million in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for states to ensure that smart manufacturing technologies and high-performance computing are more accessible by domestic manufacturing firms. The State Manufacturing Leadership Program aims to remove existing barriers that prevent innovative, data-driven tools and technologies from being used by small- and medium-sized […]

Climate Pledge Arena Achieves Zero Carbon Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 17, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 17, 2023

Climate Pledge Arena, home of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken and the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, has become the first arena in the world to achieve the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) Zero Carbon Certification. “Our Zero Carbon Certification recognizes highly energy-efficient buildings that are designed and operated to fully account for their carbon emissions impacts,” explained ILFI CEO […]

New OSHA Program Targets Workplace Hazards in Warehouses, Distribution Centers

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 17, 2023 Fire Safety

Updated: Jul 17, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a national emphasis program to prevent workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers, and high-risk retail establishments. In the past 10 years, warehousing and distribution centers have experienced tremendous growth with more than 1.9 million people employed in the industry. The Bureau of Labor […]

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Violence Prevention Program Participation Essential for Workers in Healthcare Facilities

By William C Schillaci Sep 4, 2019 Safety

Updated: Sep 4, 2019

Healthcare workers experience a disproportionately high occurrence of assaults compared to the U.S. workforce as a whole. These assaults are most common in hospital facilities but also occur in smaller clinics, psychiatric and social service facilities, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, homes visited by workers, and during transportation of patients. The wide variety […]

U.S. Store Closures Reach Post-Pandemic High

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 24, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jan 24, 2025

Many retail facilities managers face uncertainty as store locations continue to close throughout the country. Following a spike in U.S. store closures in 2024, Coresight Research expects closures to escalate further this year, to approximately 15,000. The retail advisory firm projects store openings will remain steady, with about 5,800 stores opening nationwide this year. U.S. store […]

Survey Finds Most People Want Touchless Fixtures in Public Restrooms

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 1, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 1, 2023

These days, the majority of Americans are so averse to coming into contact with germs in public restrooms that they go out of their way to avoid surfaces and touchpoints in these shared spaces. According to the Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley Corp., 62% of Americans use a paper towel as a barrier to avoid […]

Starbucks and Mercedes-Benz Partner to Install EV Chargers at 100 Stores

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 22, 2024 Green Building

Updated: Jul 22, 2024

Why not charge your electric vehicle (EV) while charging yourself up with a strong cup of coffee? That’s what Starbucks and a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary plan to offer customers under a new strategic partnership to electrify over 100 Starbucks stores across the country. The deal is yet another example of major corporations embracing sustainability initiatives. The […]

How IoT Is Revolutionizing Facilities Management and Enhancing Experiences

By Beth Milano, MachineQ Apr 9, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Apr 9, 2025

As we commemorate IoT Day on April 9, the transformative power of the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to reshape industries, redefining efficiency and enhancing experiences across various facilities. IoT innovations are ushering in a new era of operational excellence and customer satisfaction, from sports arenas to manufacturing operations. Today, we explore two compelling examples—each […]

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Keeping an Eye on Security in a Shared-Use Facility

By Dr. Steve Albrecht Dec 30, 2020 Security

Updated: Dec 30, 2020

How do you install new security devices or systems in a building with multiple tenants? If you’re only managing one part of a facility, how do you get the landlord’s buy-in to make important changes to your part of the building? How do you keep your employees safe in a facility with multiple access control […]