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The University of Illinois-Chicago is making a push to upgrade its facilities through a partnership with Ameresco that’s intended to address deferred maintenance of mechanical equipment and deliver HVAC upgrades to critical campus buildings. The $30 million energy conservation project at UIC, the second public university in the University of Illinois system and the largest…

Nobody feels the effects of rising global temperatures than workers exposed to severe heat. For construction workers, farm laborers, delivery people and millions of others who get paid to work outdoors, extreme heat has become a normal part of the day that presents increasing risks of heat-related illness or even death. Indoor workers, too, can…

As facilities managers tasked with balancing energy efficiency and security, you’ll find that artificial intelligence (AI) offers powerful tools to streamline operations, cut costs, and enhance resilience. Here are proven, practical strategies to harness AI for smarter energy management while bolstering facility security and control. 1. Predictive Maintenance for HVAC and Equipment One of the…

Dive Brief: Atlanta Public Schools could repurpose up to 17 schools — mostly impacting elementary grades — in three scenarios being presented to the community by the district. The additional details on the district’s long-term facilities plan come as just 50,000 students are enrolled in 87 schools with a total capacity of 70,000 seats. The…

Every detail of the new Freeman Center was informed by input from patients, caregivers, self-advocates and community partners. UC Health announced the grand opening of the expanded Timothy Freeman, MD, Center for Developmental Disabilities, a facility in the Greater Cincinnati region dedicated to providing comprehensive care for adults with developmental disabilities. The expanded Center increases…

Hospitals can use data to prioritize upgrades, extend building lifespans and maximize the impact of limited capital budgets. Healthcare facility managers face constant pressure to do more with less. They have to balance patient care, operational efficiency and infrastructure needs while working within tight budgets. Healthcare Facilities Today recently spoke with Christy Lindsey, global head…