School Shooting Prevention: Start with a Site Assessment

School Shooting Prevention: Start with a Site Assessment

Facility managers play key role in preparation process to keep building occupants safe An image sitting on Jason Russell’s desk makes the point. Two jars are pictured, the first one representing the security budget before a school shooting and the second one the budget afterward. The first jar is empty, the second overflowing with money….

AdventHealth Announces New Hospital in Weaverville

AdventHealth Announces New Hospital in Weaverville

The announcement comes as the organization awaits a decision in its appeal to a 2023 trial. AdventHealth announced the location for its new hospital in Buncombe County. The new community hospital will be located in Weaverville, North Carolina. The multispecialty hospital will feature leading-edge technology, surgery services, a labor and delivery unit and an emergency…

2024: Year of Innovation, Transformation for Healthcare Facilities

2024: Year of Innovation, Transformation for Healthcare Facilities

Facilities can elevate patient and staff experiences by optimizing real estate to increase efficiency. In 2024, the healthcare industry will face disruption from new competitors and technologies while also managing the ongoing challenges of rising costs and slimming margins. In the face of these disruptions, leading research from JLL indicates that now is the time…

U.S. Prisons Face $3 Billion Maintenance Backlog

U.S. Prisons Face $3 Billion Maintenance Backlog

Taxpayers are notoriously stingy with their tax dollars, and tax dollars for building maintenance has long been a low priority. And when it comes to deciding exactly which public buildings — including K-12 schools, universities and office buildings — will receive these elusive dollars, it seems that the nation’s prisons are further down the list…

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

Ensuring the safety and security of students and staff is a top priority for school districts nationwide. The unfortunate rise in school-related incidents serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of meticulous planning and design of educational facilities. At HMC Architects, we are optimistic about the difference we can make with our clients…