How to solve humidity issues in hospitals and healthcare facilities

How to solve humidity issues in hospitals and healthcare facilities

  Working with approximately $2 billion in healthcare construction and renovation projects each year, we can attest to the prevalence of humidity issues among a range of healthcare facilities including hospitals, medical office buildings, outpatient facilities, and more. But before we get into the cause of these issues and potential solutions, let’s explore what humidity is…

IFMA Report Forecasts ‘Significant Shifts’ for FM Industry

IFMA Report Forecasts ‘Significant Shifts’ for FM Industry

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has released “Experts’ Assessment, Vol. 2: Future working environments and support functions toward 2030.” The in-depth analysis covers what the facility management (FM) industry has learned since IFMA’s first Experts’ Assessment study was conducted in 2020, as well as how changing organizational priorities are shaping the future of the built…

Back to basics: Medical gas storage under NFPA 99

Back to basics: Medical gas storage under NFPA 99

The purpose of this article is to provide health care facility professionals with instructional guidance to help them reach NFPA 99 compliance associated with the storage of medical gases. Readers are advised to consult the NFPA 99 text itself, and this article will help with the initial understanding of the requirements. Learning Objectives Learn about…

Carbon disclosure becomes mandatory

Carbon disclosure becomes mandatory

  Carbon disclosure is being spotlighted on the international stage, with Belgium, Canada, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden and the United Kingdom among those requiring financial disclosures aligned with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD). The United States will follow with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed rule, the Enhancement and Standardization…

Don’t snail-scale climate tech

Don’t snail-scale climate tech

  The urgent need to transition away from carbon-intensive energy sources has become increasingly clear, as delays in the past have shortened the relevant timeframe. We cannot afford to slowly implement emerging climate technologies. Despite the declining costs of such technologies as wind, solar, building management and geothermal, it is not guaranteed that they will…

What to expect from a sustainability career in Europe?

What to expect from a sustainability career in Europe?

  As the world continues to globalize, a career in Europe is becoming more of an attractive proposition to young Americans across the board. This is particularly true for those looking for a career in sustainability. Recent research from LinkedIn looked into the top cities around the world with the highest concentration of sustainability professionals,…