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Aug 30, 2024 | hfmmagazine.com | John Mccormack |Jamie Morgan |G. Andy Woommavovah

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has opened the next edition of ASCE 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction, for public comment. The standard is referenced in the International Codes® (I-Codes®) and states the minimum requirements and expected performance for the siting, design and construction of buildings and structures in flood hazard areas that are subject to building code requirements. In the updated edition, which is open for public comment until Sept.

Jul 18, 2024 | hfmmagazine.com | Jamie Morgan |G. Andy Woommavovah

Construction managers can spot problems before they arise Jul 18, 2024 | The sooner facilities professionals can examine old systems and structures, the smoother the renovation will go. That’s why hiring a construction manager (CM) for preconstruction planning can help to set renovations up for success.

Jun 24, 2024 | hfmmagazine.com | G. Andy Woommavovah

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Jun 24, 2024 | hfmmagazine.com | G. Andy Woommavovah

Small rural hospitals serve as lifelines for their communities but many have seen little modernization since their inception. The Hill-Burton Act of 1946, formally known as the Hospital Survey and Construction Act, laid the groundwork for many small rural hospitals across the United States that serve as lifelines for their communities. However, many of these hospitals have seen little modernization since their inception.