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The importance of exit routes

November 6, 2019

                              An exit route is defined as a continuous and unobstructed path of exit from any point within a facility to a place of safety. According …

Categorized: Buildings, Business & Industrial, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Preparedeness, Facilities Management, Security

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Green life at the office

October 30, 2019

                              Plants and workspaces are a good match. The benefits we experience around plants include enhanced self-esteem, reduced stress levels, and feelings of revitalization. Plants can …

Categorized: Buildings, Business & Industrial, Colleges & Universities, Environmental, Facilities Management

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Categorized: Buildings, Business & Industrial, Facilities Management, Information Management, Professionalism, Schools, Security

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Avoiding malnutrition: the key for a healthy lifestyle

October 9, 2019

                              Women, infants, children, and adolescents are at a particular risk of malnutrition, according to the World Health Organization. Malnutrition includes undernutrition, inadequate vitamins or minerals; …

Categorized: Colleges & Universities, Health Care Facilities, Schools, Senior Services, Wellness

Battery pack in battery room in power plant for supply electricity in plant during shutdown phase, Rows of batteries in industrial backup power system.

Is energy storage right for your workspace?

October 2, 2019

Rechargeable batteries are the most common example of energy storage. This chemical energy is readily converted into electricity; a good example is a mobile phone battery. Basically, energy storage involves converting energy from forms that are difficult to store, to …

Categorized: Energy Efficiency, Facilities Management, Sustainaibility

The Science Behind Pets at Work

September 23, 2019

Employees are beginning to bring their pets to work on a regular basis and companies are adapting to the trend. Traditionally, Americans have had family pets who either stay in a kennel at home or wandered freely, but these animals …

Categorized: Facilities Management, Wellness

It’s Time to Consider Solar Power for Your Facilities

September 18, 2019

Corporations and small businesses alike are learning the benefits of solar power for long-term energy benefits. Offices and their massive energy, electric and water bills are lowering their long-term costs and increasing their environmental sustainability by switching to solar. The …

Categorized: Buildings, Business & Industrial

Categorized: Buildings, Business & Industrial, Health Care Facilities, Information Management, Security

Why a Four Day Work Week is Garnering Attention

September 4, 2019

                              Talk of the four-day work week has been swirling around for the past decade, but most companies have not jumped on board to the idea. …

Categorized: Buildings

Creating an Effective Hazardous Communication Program

August 28, 2019

Many industries can present hazards for employees in the form of toxic chemicals. Employers and managers can mitigate this risk is by implementing an effective communication program. Employers that have hazardous chemicals in their workplaces are required by the Occupational …

Categorized: Buildings, Cleaning, Colleges & Universities, Emergency Preparedeness, Environmental, Facilities Management, Maintenance