EPA Names Most Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants of 2023

EPA Names Most Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants of 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized 103 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2023, a designation reserved for manufacturing plants in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector. Together, these facilities prevented more than 8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to the emissions from…

Bucktail Medical Center to Close Permanently

Bucktail Medical Center to Close Permanently

Bucktail cites challenging fiscal issues contributing to its decision to close. Bucktail Medical Center announced that it will be closing its long-term care facility, effective May 14, 2024. Like many rural hospitals nationwide, Bucktail Medical Center has been grappling with challenging fiscal issues over the past decade. Faced with overwhelming and ongoing revenue shortfalls associated…

What Construction Workers Need to Know About Healthcare Facilities

What Construction Workers Need to Know About Healthcare Facilities

Construction workers are encouraged to work with the facilities team to best determine how to protect patients during a project. When protecting people on a construction site, there are many “what ifs” that need to be considered. When healthcare settings are added to the mix, that list of potential situations only grows longer. Construction workers…

5 criteria to optimize medical office design

5 criteria to optimize medical office design

In today’s healthcare landscape, the optimal medical office goes beyond a surface-level focus on wellness to intentionally supporting emotional well-being and the whole patient. The current mental health crisis impacting patients has influenced the kind of care our communities are seeking out, while exasperating the burden on the medical staff supporting them. Medical spaces need…

4 ways to streamline your architectural practice

4 ways to streamline your architectural practice

As an architect, I’ve always been fascinated by the seamless blend of creativity and precision in our field. However, one aspect that often goes unnoticed is the ability to efficiently manage the daily routine of seemingly mundane tasks. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills in this area, transforming these tasks into opportunities for growth…

The Need for Strong Wi-Fi Networks at Convention Centers

The Need for Strong Wi-Fi Networks at Convention Centers

Convention center Wi-Fi networks must support tens of thousands of wireless devices and a multitude of technologies. The hundreds of venues in the United States typically accommodate several thousand attendees, whether they are there for a business conference, cheer competition, fishing expo, or other major event. Why It Matters Modern convention centers and other large-scale…