Facilities Focus - Jan 25th, 2024
 
 
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Society releases latest version, which expands focus to incorporate building decarbonization.
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The 182,000-square-foot Kiewit Hall is the university's new academic hub for engineering education.
If someone told you that corporate was going to make sure you have enough resources to cut in half the cost of motor downtime by 50% in your plant, would you have a good laugh? Most maintenance managers would. However, most maintenance managers can get there without additional resources.
New York leads the way in annual ranking recognizing commitment to LEED certification and sustainable communities.
Combined, nine industry forecasts predict 4% growth in nonresidential building construction in 2024.
COVER STORY: Our annual industry roundtable takes a look at the twists and turns of the year to come.
When a facility experiences a catastrophic electrical failure event, the impact of such events can be devastating to operations — and more importantly, personnel. Just such an event occurred at a gas plant in Alberta, Canada.
A ground fault interrupter (GFCI) protects people from shock, while an arc fault interrupter (AFCI) protects people from fires that could result from electrical arcing of wiring inside walls. Following the NEC rules will optimize protection, while noncompliance could prove fatal to occupants.
The $75 million Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall is under construction on the West Palm Beach, Florida, campus
The devices were valued at more than $23 million; some were later found but had been unaccounted for because of a flawed inventory system.
The new Tahotchi High is being built on the Navajo Nation and will replace a campus built in 1971.
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CLARK'S REMARKS: Nope, the sky isn't falling. Vertical land motion is really what many of us need to worry about.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Projects are important, sure. But relationships ultimately measure both our personal and professional lives.