Parking security watching over the parking area. The security guard is protecting property from illegal parking and theft.

What Is A Security Risk Assessment?

August 15, 2022

A security, or physical risk assessment (aka a threat assessment) is an evaluation of your facility to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in its physical security. These assessments are typically performed by security experts and include looking at all existing security …

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Improve Your Facility Using A Registered Dietitian

August 8, 2022

Good nutrition is essential for improving the quality of life of your facility residents. However, it typically takes a team to correctly tailor your facilities menu for everyone. This is where a registered dietitian can play a key role by …

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3 Things Your Business Should Consider Outsourcing

August 3, 2022

Your business can handle most operations internally, but as your company grows, in order to continue providing quality services, outsourcing may be necessary. Outsourcing is the practice of enlisting the help of outside organizations not affiliated with your company to …

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Hospital Design Post-COVID-19

January 11, 2022

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, safety protocols and contagion control have become standard for new hospital projects and renovations, according to Building Design + Construction. In addition, the pandemic has emphasized the need for healthcare facilities to have …

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LEED Certification and Resilience Planning

December 14, 2021

The severe Winter Storm Uri in Texas in February 2021 caused both devastating loss of life as well as a financial fallout to the state of up to $130 billion, as estimated by the Federal Bank of Dallas. The power …

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Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Buildings in 2021

November 16, 2021

The World Economic Forum recently published a report in October entitled, The Green Building Principles: The Action Plan for Net-Zero Carbon Buildings. This report addresses the impact of greenhouse gas emissions and offers a roadmap to help steer organizations to …

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Post-pandemic Building Design Trends

September 28, 2021

The impact of COVID-19 and its variants have prompted several notable design trends in commercial and healthcare building facilities related to social distancing, touchless tech and enhanced HVAC systems. However, this isn’t the first time in history that disease has …

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Reconfigurable Workspaces

June 8, 2021

In our last blog, we explored how employers should weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid work environment. We also touched on how companies might approach striking a balance between employees’ desire for more flexible work schedules while retaining …

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Using the Best Building Design Strategies

Using the Best Building Design Strategies

March 15, 2021

Whether you are stepping into a building design project or continuing one, it always helps to be familiar with industry common practices. In this article, let’s take a look at some important questions to be asking when creating a modern …

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So, whether building a new facility or renovating an existing one, keep these tips in mind to ensure your project is a success. Contact Vanguard Resources for more tips or information.

Grappling with Facility Projects

August 6, 2020

Facility projects are a large undertaking. They require a detailed plan, a skilled staff and a knowledgeable project manager. To ensure that your next project is a success, remember and implement these four straightforward tips. Visualize the bigger picture. Like …

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