Tag: Facilities
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Protecting Power Facilities from Lightning’s Disruptive Impact
Power generation facilities are among the most vulnerable to operational disruptions caused by direct lightning strikes and their secondary effects, due to a combination of their physical structure, operating environment, and critical reliance on sensitive equipment. Even in areas with infrequent thunderstorms, severe lightning events can still occur, leading to catastrophic damage, injury, downtime, fines,…
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Planning delays are leaving new homes without facilities
Across England, people are moving into newly built or expanding settlements only to find essential services, like shops, GP surgeries, community centres, falling behind. Local councils, planning documents, and residents themselves point to how phased planning permissions, developer obligations, and enforcement gaps contribute to incomplete neighbourhoods. Here are four real-world cases illustrating how planning processes…
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5 Reasons Smart Locks Are Perfect for Storage Facilities
Storage units have become the go-to solution for people managing life’s transitions—moving, downsizing, running a small business, or simply decluttering. But one thing hasn’t changed much over the years: the locks. While storage facility management software has gone digital and operations have grown more efficient, many units are still protected by basic padlocks and keys.…
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Healthcare builds hinge on specialized facilities: Ryan Cos. exec
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. As planning ticks up around healthcare projects, a Minneapolis-based general contractor is turning to a 20-year veteran to lead its construction push. Ryan Cos., a Minneapolis-based construction firm, recently promoted Nick Kaminski to vice president of healthcare…
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GlobalFoundries commits $16B to expand New York, Vermont facilities
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: GlobalFoundries announced plans Wednesday to invest an additional $3 billion to expand its semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging capabilities in Malta, New York, and Essex Junction, Vermont. The funds will go toward research and development…
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US DOT opens $1.5B funding round for transit buses and bus facilities
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The U.S. Department of Transportation announced yesterday that $1.5 billion in grants will be available through the Federal Transit Administration’s Buses and Bus Facilities and Low or No Emission bus competitive grant programs. The fiscal…
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How the rise of women’s sports is transforming the landscape of athletic facilities
The rising popularity of women’s sports is changing the game of sports facilities. With recent sold-out stadiums and record ratings, the numbers speak for themselves: demand is rising, and so is the need for facilities that support the level of competition and growing fandom associated with women’s sports. Women playing sports at an elite level…
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Henry Boot to build calming facilities in NHS mental health ward upgrade
Lee Powell, managing director of Henry Boot Construction, said: “This project is obviously much more than just bricks and mortar – it’s about creating a safe, calming, and supportive space for those experiencing urgent mental health needs. The refurbished ward will also be complemented by a new garden courtyard, creating another open-air retreat for self-reflection…