FACILITY MANAGEMENT ARTICLES
5 Plumbing Updates That Simplify Facility Maintenance
Successful plumbing is often measured by what occupants never have to think about: leaks, odors, slow drains, restroom closures, or after-hours emergency calls. Plumbing is a daily operational concern because it affects cleaning routines, labor planning, restroom appearance, and occupant satisfaction.
Workforce Development as a Facility Management Strategy
When a facility is operating well, the people responsible for cleaning, maintenance, and other frontline services may not receive much attention. A missed maintenance issue can create larger operational challenges. One way to address this is to consider the system supporting the workforce.
The Hybrid Workplace in 2027: Data, Flexibility & AI
As we head into 2027, the hybrid workplace will no longer continue to be shaped by attendance mandates or rigid scheduling expectations. Instead, organizations are recognizing that the real challenge lies in managing variable attendance patterns and redefining the purpose of the modern office.
CASE STUDIES
High-Impact Doors Enhance Seattle Clinic
At UW Medical Center–Northwest, the Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center needed to maximize space without compromising the patient and provider experience. By specifying customizable sliding door systems across 23 openings, the clinic improved space efficiency, privacy and design flexibility while maintaining consistent aesthetics.
Ice Thermal Storage Delivers Savings at Penn State
The Penn State Berkey Creamery implemented BAC’s ice thermal storage solution to reduce energy costs, maintain consistent process temperatures, and improve system reliability for its batch refrigeration operations. By leveraging lower off-peak electricity rates, the creamery achieved a more efficient, resilient, and flexible refrigeration system.
Condensate Recovery Boosts Steam System Efficiency
Condensate is one of the most valuable resources in a steam system because it contains both recoverable heat energy and treated water. In a large healthcare environment, even small failures in that recovery process can become costly over time. At Atrium Health Cabarrus, condensate return challenges pointed to a larger system health issue.
Making the Grade at Mooresville High
The renovation and expansion of Mooresville High School showcased The Korte Company’s ability to deliver a superior educational space despite a strict budget and a tight timeline. The innovative solutions developed for Mooresville High couldn’t have become reality without diligent planning, lots of communication and bold, outside-the-box thinking.
Above-Floor Systems Solve Plumbing Challenges
Adaptive reuse projects are defined as the process of repurposing existing buildings for new uses, often introducing unforeseen infrastructure challenges. A Florida-based building owner and his plumbing subcontractor deployed SFA Saniflo pump solutions to overcome structural constraints and accelerate a 59,000-square-foot adaptive reuse project.
A Cooling Tower With a Chronic Condition
At the Corewell Health Service Center, the organization’s mission centers on healing and restoring health. But one critical piece of infrastructure had developed a chronic condition of its own: the cooling tower serving the facility’s air-conditioning system was deteriorating from corrosion and leaks, leading the facility team to rethink the traditional replacement approach.
PRODUCTS IN ACTION
How To Choose and Combine Drain Cleaning Equipment
Professional drain cleaning often requires more than one machine. The right combination depends on pipe size, material, access, condition, and the type of obstruction.
Russelectric Highlights Advantages of Central Paralleling Systems
Russelectric, a leading manufacturer of power control systems and automatic transfer switches, highlights the value of centralized paralleling systems for applications requiring maximum control precision, system resilience, and operational visibility.
JM-1000 X & JM-1450: Built for Tight Spaces, Powered for Tough Jobs
When it comes to clearing grease, sludge, or sand from small to mid-size drain lines, electric water jetters are taking the lead, especially in tight indoor spaces where gas units can’t go.
Hannay Reels H16 Portable Hose Reel for Jetting Applications
Designed for portable jetting operations, the Hannay Reels H16 Portable Hose Reel is an all-steel, hand-carry hose reel for residential and light commercial applications.
What the Pittsburgh Potty Teaches Plumbing Professionals About Sewer Backups
A Pittsburgh Potty is more than a quirky basement fixture. It points to a basic sewer-backup principle plumbing professionals still deal with today.
Patcraft Partners To Advance Neurodiversity in Education
SHSU announces the launch of the Center Advancing Neuro | Design for Learning Environments. Patcraft joins the initiative as one of the Center’s first founding sponsors, bringing expertise in commercial design, research, and learning environments.