1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (327+ words) The AI tool extracts data fields from, and flags discrepancies between, the inspection records that facilities need to meet accreditation standards, the company says. The Joint Commission — the nonprofit organization that manages the accreditation process that most healthcare facilities follow…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (892+ words) Outbreaks in atypical facilities like offices, although rare, can cause outsized operational and reputational damage if not addressed quickly, a specialist says. A bed bug infestation that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been battling in one of its buildings since…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (331+ words) Charge Pro integrates hardware, firmware and software to reduce risk and total cost of ownership for EV charging site managers, the company says. In addition to worries about limited heavy-duty EV selection and a dearth of technicians qualified to work…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (704+ words) A partnership with Johnson Controls has helped the ballpark protect the stadium during games and events without losing its historic charm, says Ryan Kozul, senior director of ballpark operations. “There’s been a ton of construction done to preserve Fenway, and…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (576+ words) An assailant poured gas on the steps at the federal building’s employee entrance, lit a fire and ran away before federal agents and a security guard apprehended the suspect. The U.S. Army veteran held by authorities and charged with arson…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (758+ words) In one case last year, the regional transmission organization was offering $50,000 per megawatt, says Victor Hoerst of OnSite Partners. Operators of large facilities often have on-site energy assets they can tap to generate revenue through load management efforts, but if…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (415+ words) The gains are driven by attendance policies and managers doing a better job matching space with what employees want, the company says. The private and public sector’s push to bring employees back to the office coincides with a shifting view…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (418+ words) Organizations can save tens of millions of dollars on a higher-priced HVAC system when costs over a building’s life are examined, says David Van Hook of the Bartow County School District in Georgia. Capital-strapped organizations might be tempted to cut…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (364+ words) Cyber criminals can use building technology to breach school district networks, so facility managers must be part of the security effort, the Consortium of School Networking says. Building systems are a key point of vulnerability that facility managers must address…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (544+ words) “Every year that you wait is another year paying higher bills,” says Dave Mowery, Director of Energy Engineering at NORESCO, which helps customers modernize aging building systems and upgrade energy and water infrastructure to meet evolving demands. “But one of…...