Understanding the ASHRAE Level 1 Energy Assessment
Organizations looking to enhance a building’s energy efficiency regularly conduct a special condition assessment: The ASHRAE Level 1 Energy Assessment. Find out why in this blog post.
Blog: Healthcare
More Than Just Data: How Adopting a Framework for Decision-Making Can Transform Facility Planning
Adopting a framework for decision-making drastically improves how facility planning is approached by healthcare leaders.
Examining ASCE’s Report Card for U.S. Infrastructure
Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) grades U.S. infrastructure. At the midpoint between the last report card and the next one, we look at what the ASCE found, what’s changed and what can still be done.
4 Steps to Optimizing Your Healthcare Facilities Planning
Strategic healthcare facilities planning can drive cost savings and enhance value for communities and employees. Learn four steps for facilities, finance, and operational leaders to adopt a savvy planning approach.
Understanding Facility Condition Index
One of the most powerful and most reliable performance measurement tools is the Facility Condition Index (FCI). This post explains what an FCI is and how organizations across a spectrum of industries use an FCI to quantify the state of their assets.
Gordian’s Assessment Options: Facility Condition Assessment+
For organizations that need to assess the condition of all their complex systems and components, Gordian offers the Engineering Assessment. Read this blog post to find out what that entails.
Reflecting on Canadian Public Procurement
Maureen Sullivan discusses challenges facing Canadian public procurement professionals and trends and innovations that can help offices complete more construction work.
Comparing Project Delivery Methods: Time and Materials
To successfully execute any construction project, owners must select a project delivery method that best suits their needs. Here’s how the Time and Materials method compares to other common methods and why it could be right for your projects.
Connecting Facilities Planning to Healthcare’s Mission and Long-term Vision
When it comes to achieving a healthcare institution’s mission, facilities goals should be given higher priority. Here’s how effective, data-driven facilities planning can help you make the best use of your organization’s resources.
4 Ways Hospitals Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
The healthcare industry is in the nascent stages of a movement toward decarbonization and sustainability.
