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From the start of the design process for Santa Clara Unified School District’s new preK-12 campus, discussions moved beyond brick-and-mortar to focus on envisioning the future of education in Silicon Valley. For months, designers worked with educators, parents, students, trustees, local industry leaders and researchers to explore the continuum of learning for students in their California community….

The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) have announced an initiative in partnership with the University of Surrey to explore innovation in the cleaning industry. FMJ reports In January, a joint initiative between BICSc and the CSSA into the ‘Future of Cleaning’ was launched to help determine…

Facilities managers who are creating new office spaces or renovating existing ones should work with their employers to design acoustically friendly offices, which would benefit both employees and employers. Challenges While many offices embrace an open office plan to encourage collaboration, this presents three main acoustical challenges that affect employees and employers. 1. Productivity According…

HCA Florida announced construction is underway on the new $231 million HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, the latest hospital planned as part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s expansion across the state. Community and hospital leaders kicked off the project Thursday with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the recently opened HCA Florida Gainesville Emergency Room, which…

Workplace violence and other issues threaten patients, staff and operations, so managers need to rethink security measures and technology. Security, access control and occupant safety have become higher priorities in all types of institutional and commercial facilities. While high-profile active-shooter events in education facilities have pushed the issue into the national spotlight, a quieter but…

The Opportunity Elevating standards of accessibility One in four adults in the U.S. have a disability. While retail spaces must comply with ADA codes, once elements like moveable furniture and merchandise are added, accessibility can become limited. Starbucks is hoping to set an elevated standard of accessibility by going beyond ADA requirements to create spaces…