Women in Facilities: Yanet Vega: Designing Spaces that Heal
Yanet Vega, a Project Manager at El Rio Community Health Center, transitioned from architecture to facilities leadership, now overseeing the full lifecycle of more than 20 healthcare sites. El Rio Health, one of the nation’s largest Federal Qualified Health Centers, serves over 130,000 patients across Tucson, Arizona. Vega leverages her design background to blend sustainability, cost‑of‑ownership, and user experience, positioning facilities as a strategic asset rather than a back‑office function. She also mentors emerging women professionals through university talks and the CREW Network, championing diversity in a traditionally male‑dominated field.
Healthcare Sector Is the Hiring Juggernaut in U.S.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that healthcare added 76,000 jobs in March 2026, making it the nation’s top hiring sector. Ambulatory health services accounted for 54,000 of those jobs, driven by a 35,000‑person rebound in physician offices after...
Unlocking Hospital Efficiency with AI-Enabled Solutions: It’s a Hot Button at the Upcoming IFHE World Congress Oct. 17-20
Hospitals generate massive clinical, operational and financial data, but siloed systems hinder efficiency. Schneider Electric, working with Microsoft, is testing AI to merge these datasets, uncover patterns and suggest operational improvements. At the IFHE World Congress in New Orleans (Oct 17‑20),...
When Steam Reliability Is Non-Negotiable, Hospitals Trust the Miura EX Boiler
The Miura America EX Series dual‑fuel steam boiler delivers full steam in under five minutes, a stark contrast to the hour‑long warm‑up of conventional fire‑tube units. It generates 99%+ saturated steam through a three‑stage separation process, meeting the stringent purity...
Hospital Expenses Grew Twice as Fast as Hospital Prices in 2025, Finds AHA
The American Hospital Association’s 2026 Costs of Caring report shows hospital expenses surged 7.5% in 2025, outpacing price growth by more than double. Workforce costs, which account for about 60% of total spending, rose 5.6%, while supplies and drugs jumped...
First-of-Its-Kind 24/7 Robotic Kitchen Doubles Peak Dining Capacity at WellSpan York Hospital in Just 400sf
WellSpan Health has launched Fresh Take Eatery, a 400‑sq‑ft AI‑driven robotic kitchen at its York Hospital. The system, built with RoboEatz and ABB Robotics, can operate 24/7, store 80 fresh ingredients and prepare hundreds of customized meals on demand. By...
Marberry: Healthcare Design Is Evolving. Are We Explaining It Enough?
At a recent IIDA/AIA Chicago event, architects highlighted a shift in healthcare design from sterile, institutional settings toward community‑integrated, experience‑driven ecosystems. The conversation underscored four emerging themes: the backlash against perceived luxury, the critical role of timing and wayfinding, the...
Planon Lists Its IWMS in AWS Marketplace, for Centralized Procurement with Full Control of Security
Planon announced that its Integrated Workplace Management Solution (IWMS) is now listed on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace, allowing organizations to purchase and renew the software directly through the cloud marketplace. The move offers centralized procurement, the ability to...
Low-TFA Refrigerants: A Future-Ready Solution for Chillers and Heat Pumps
Facility owners are confronting tighter carbon‑emission and PFAS regulations, prompting a shift toward low‑TFA refrigerants. R‑444A, a composite blend of R‑1234ze, R‑32 and R‑152a, delivers negligible trifluoroacetic acid formation and a GWP below 150, satisfying emerging policy thresholds. Performance tests...
Crossville Debuts Cleve Carbon-Neutral Porcelain Tile for Organic, Restorative Spaces
Crossville, a brand of AHF Products, launched the Cleve collection, a carbon‑neutral porcelain tile line that replicates quartzite’s layered veining and sparkle. The tiles feature the proprietary FeatherSoft finish, delivering a silky‑smooth surface while meeting Dynamic Coefficient of Friction standards....
Demanding Interiors, Meet Noravant. Interface’s PVC-Free Rubber Flooring Offers Design Flexibility and High Performance
Interface has launched noravant, a PVC‑free rubber flooring platform that introduces the industry’s first wood‑grain design in resilient flooring. The initial noravant timber product offers a timeless oak pattern, up to 35‑year service life, and superior chemical, stain and wear...
Synovus Banks on Human-Centric Design and Change Management Services in Partnership with Hendrick
Hendrick partnered with Synovus to redesign its regional headquarters in downtown Columbus, Georgia, delivering a human‑centric workplace strategy, interior design, and comprehensive change‑management services. The project consolidated several locations into a single building, integrating biophilic design, flexible work zones, and...
Illuminate at NeoCon Offers Sessions for Understanding the Impact of Lighting on Projects and People
NeoCon introduces Illuminate, a new lighting‑focused “show‑within‑a‑show” running June 8‑10, 2026. The program features Spotlight Sessions—20‑ to 40‑minute talks that explore how lighting influences space, mood, health, and architectural design. Sessions are free to attend for all NeoCon registrants and...
Learn Successful Building Enclosure Retrofit Strategies Used by This Year’s IIBEC Consulting Award Winners
The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) presented its third‑year Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting (EBEC) Awards at the 2026 conference in Sacramento, honoring four projects across roofing, waterproofing, exterior walls, and overall enclosure. Winners showcased roof‑recovery strategies that...
18 Best Facilities Management Software Features in 2026
Facilities management software buyers are moving beyond basic feature lists, evaluating platforms on usability, analytics, integration, and vendor partnership. IDC’s SaaS Path Survey gathered feedback from roughly 2,900 organizations, rating vendors across 18 satisfaction metrics that span product capabilities, vendor...