Author: FM College Admin

Facility managers have likely experienced firsthand the tumultuous impact of supply chain challenges. These disruptions have brought to light the intricate web of complexities that surround the supply chain, leaving managers with pressing questions and a need for solutions. “Global supply chains were dealing with some big issues in 2019, such as Brexit and a…

  Phoenix Children’s announced the construction of a new 44,000-square-foot neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), slated to open next year at Phoenix Children’s Hospital — Thomas Campus. The new space, which will replace the existing NICU, is one of many expansion projects underway at the Thomas Campus and will be built on the 11th floor…

Managers need to understand their regions’ risk levels for extreme heat, ways to manage it and strategies to implement to provide quality care. Extreme heat causes more deaths in the United States than hurricanes, tornados and floods combined. Because heat waves are rarely perceived as life-threatening, people are less likely to take the appropriate precautions….

Today’s forward-thinking process manufacturers know simulation is a game changer. Many teams have used simulation software for decades to build first-principles models that drive more efficient, cost-effective projects. Others harness digital-twin simulations to train operators more quickly and effectively, upskilling personnel as trained workers become difficult to find. Simulation technology has advanced rapidly in recent…

External connections from industrial control systems (ICS) to third-party vendors are becoming much more common. Today, many manufacturers of distributed control systems (DCS) and package PLCs require connections to the ICS for monitoring and data collection or, in some cases, even the ability to remotely configure and connect to the control system. For some applications,…

If an oil has been left in service for too long or a system has become heavily contaminated, it is always advisable to flush the system when changing oil. Failure to do so can lead to contaminants being left behind since it’s not always feasible to drain every drop of oil from a system. Failure…