Articles by tag: facilities
In this episode of Pro AV Today, host Ben Thomas continues his series on live event production and venue technology, focusing on an often overlooked but essential component: intercom and communication systems. Guest Brian Grahn from Clear-Com shares his insights on the critical role these systems play beyond traditional production environments, highlighting their application in […]
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The Impact of PoE Lighting and Smart Automation on Facility Management
Akram Khalis, CEO of MHT Technologies, recently shared his insights on the evolving world of facility management. He highlighted how Power over Ethernet (PoE) lighting and smart automation technologies are playing a pivotal role in this transformation. Key Points from Akram Khalis: PoE Lighting and Automation: These innovative technologies allow for power and […]
Building Management
HVAC Services: Heroes of the 21st Century Keep Our Homes and Businesses Running
HVAC services are essential. Some might say they are recession and pandemic-proof. No matter the situation, businesses rely on the solutions they provide to keep their facilities up and running. Still, like many skilled professions today, recruiting people into the industry is a challenge, and it is critical to find new talent to keep the […]
Beyond the Concept - Concept Systems
Beyond the Concept: Managing the Risk of Using Out-of-Date Parts and Products in a Facility
Facilities can ill afford to have equipment go down with today’s supply chain challenges. Lost hours could quickly become lost days if a replacement is unavailable. Sam Cafferata, Principal Engineer at Concept Systems, spoke with Tyler Kern about this all-too-real issue and what facilities can do to ensure their equipment is up-to-date and in good […]
Healthcare
The Enforcement of Hospital Pricing Transparency and its Downsides
When it comes to healthcare pricing at hospitals, despite a law in place that requires the listing of procedure costs — they haven’t always been easily accessible. But the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is now enforcing that rule with some pricey penalties. The discussion surrounding pricing transparency is not new and has been a […]
10 Minutes to a Better Building
10 Minutes to a Better Building: The Importance of Rental Services for Facilities
Facilities managers know that contingency planning is necessary for any effective building operation. Part of those contingencies is access to rental services. John Finucan, Senior Rental Project Executive at Boland, joined host 10 Minutes to a Better Building host Tyler Kern to talk about the importance of rental services. Finucan is the ideal expert to […]
Building Management
Importance of Trusting Relationships and Finding Humor While ‘SWFH’
Taz Southerland, senior facilities manager at Walmart, revealed to Hosts Tyler Kern and Greg Crumpton how he brought humor to the ‘work from home’ era of the pandemic, the importance of relationships — whether virtual or in-person — and the unique story around his nickname Taz. When Walmart Corporation moved employees to work from home […]