Toolbox

Energy

The Department of Energy offers the "Advanced Energy Retrofit Guide for Healthcare Facilities," which provides a practical roadmap for planning and implementing performance improvements in existing buildings. Access the guide at https://buildingdata.energy.gov/cbrd/resource/1325.

Flooring

The National Floor Safety Institute's (NFSI's) redesigned website offers a plethora of information, including updated information on American National Standards Institute/NFSI certifications and standards, NFSI training events and schedules, news and product information. For more, visit www.nfsi.org.

Ventilation

A new video from Greenheck highlights the complexities involved when designing ventilation systems for a medical facility. The video covers products that achieve energy-efficiency, quiet operation and more. It can be accessed at www.greenheck.com.