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Improving resiliency in the face of crisis

During the COVID-19 pandemic, University Health Truman embarked on a power plant replacement project designed to mitigate risk, increase energy efficiency and enable future growth

May 20, 2026 By Mike Sullivan

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ASHE task group tackles battery safety in health care

The Battery Safety Task Group is conducting research and surveys to understand and develop practical guidance on the facilities risks associated with battery technologies

May 17, 2026 By ASHE Staff

Allina Health United Hospital Outpatient and Inpatient Mental Health facility

Designing pediatric facilities for regulation and resilience

Lessons learned from K-12 facilities can help create health care facilities that allow kids and young adults to heal and thrive

May 17, 2026 By Andrew Jordan

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Improving the budget process for facilities

Understanding the issues behind underfunding to disrupt current capital renewal and deferred maintenance budget models

Feb 23, 2026 By Mark Kenneday

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NFPA weekly update: May 11-15

Stanford Medicine Mevion S250-FIT proton therapy facility

New system brings proton therapy to smaller facilities

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CMS clarifies survey oversight for condition-level noncompliance

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Codes & Standards

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CMS issues special alert on high rise sprinkler deadline

Complying with the CMS rule to fully sprinkler high-rise facilities by July 2028 is a lengthy, complex process that facilities cannot afford to delay

Expert Insights

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And the Dundie for best organizational awareness goes to …

Workplace lessons learned from 'The Office' on the do's and don'ts for mastering organizational awareness

Design & Construction

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A recap of the 2026 PDC Summit

The annual summit broke attendee records and put a firm focus on future innovation in health care planning, design and construction

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The 2026 Vista Award winners

ASHE honors UAB Medical West and Morristown Medical Center for team-based new construction and infrastructure projects

Industry News

2026 Hospital Construction Survey results

Right-sized, resilient and ready

Expansion elevates cardiac care

Facility costs rise heading into 2026

Products & Field Reports

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Access control devices for health care security

Exploring new technologies and equipment to ensure patient and staff safety

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New solutions to power health care facilities

This month's featured power and electrical products range from transfer switches to power distribution units

Johnson Controls Metasys 14.1 product suite

Four product updates in building automation tech

New building automation system products built to enhance efficiency, collaboration and system connectivity

NFPA weekly update: April 27 to May 1

NFPA weekly update: April 20-24

ASHRAE Standard 90.1 introduces new energy-saving requirement

ED expansion plans will advance care, enhance flow

3D-printed models help visualize design changes

ASHRAE guidelines and standards open for comment

NFPA weekly update: April 6-10

NFPA weekly update: March 23-27

EPA proposes repeal of commercial sterilizer rule

Health system invests millions in high-tech beds

Unclench your jaw to learn about stress and self-awareness

Modular building accelerates care delivery in rural locale

NFPA weekly update: March 9-13

IU Health adds energy capacity to enable future technology

NFPA weekly update: March 2-6

ACHC receives deeming authority extension for critical access hospitals