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Flat illustration of a lab fume hood cutaway with a technician measuring face velocity for ASHRAE 110 testing
Critical Environment, Life Safety, Compliance

ASHRAE 110 Fume Hood Testing: What It Requires and How It's Performed

ANSI/ASHRAE 110 is the national standard that measures how well a laboratory fume hood contains hazardous fumes, using...
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Flat illustration of a healthcare facility with rooftop ventilation equipment next to a calendar icon marked June 1, 2027, and an Indiana state outline, representing IDOH's adoption of the FGI 2026 Guidelines.
Critical Environment, Life Safety, Compliance

IDOH Adopts FGI 2026 Guidelines: What Indiana Hospitals Need to Know By June 1, 2027

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) posted its formal adoption notice on September 2, 2026, confirming that the...
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MBCx, Critical Environment, Testing and Balancing, Healthy Buildings, Life Safety, Compliance

Healthcare Ventilation Compliance: Testing to Monitoring

Healthcare ventilation compliance means meeting NFPA 99 and ASHRAE 170 requirements for air pressure, air changes,...
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Fire damper technician inspecting damper
Critical Environment, Life Safety, Fire Dampers

Fire & Smoke Damper Testing: It's Not Optional

Fire and smoke dampers are required by NFPA 80, NFPA 105, and the International Fire Code to be tested one year after...
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MBCx, Critical Environment, Healthy Buildings, Commissioning, Utility Rebates, Building Performance

Healthcare Building Analytics in 2026: A Complete Guide

Running a healthcare facility means balancing patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational costs every single...
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MBCx, Critical Environment, Healthy Buildings, Commissioning, Utility Rebates, Building Performance

Building Analytics Energy Challenges in 2026

Key Takeaways: Building Analytics Energy Challenges Fragmented building automation systems and inconsistent data...
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Critical Environment, IAQ, Healthy Buildings, Building Performance

USP 797 vs USP 800: Key Differences, Compliance Strategies, and Mistakes

What is the difference between USP <797> and USP <800>? In simple terms, USP <797> focuses on sterile compounding and...
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Critical Environment, Testing and Balancing, IAQ, Healthy Buildings, Building Performance, Safety

Protecting What Matters Most: A Lifecycle Approach For Critical Environments

Critical environments—such as cleanrooms, compounding pharmacies, isolation suites, and surgical spaces—require precise...
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Critical Environment, Testing and Balancing, IAQ, Healthy Buildings, Building Performance, Safety

How Safe is the Air You're Breathing in Hospitals?

How TAB Contractors Ensure Compliance with ASHRAE 170 in Healthcare Facilities In healthcare environments, HVAC systems...
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MBCx, Critical Environment, Healthy Buildings, Commissioning, Utility Rebates, Building Performance

Healthcare Sustainability: The Impact of Building Operations on Energy and Carbon Footprint

Healthcare facilities play a pivotal role in sustainability and carbon reduction. While the primary focus is often on...
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