Why inventory management is important and useful

January 8, 2020

For many people, the word inventory only means one thing: lots and lots of counting. Inventory is commonly thought of as the finished goods a company accumulates before selling it to users. Inventory can also include raw materials used to …

Categorized: Business & Industrial, Colleges & Universities, Facilities Management, Information Management, Maintenance, Plant operations

Categorized: Buildings, Business & Industrial, Colleges & Universities, Energy Efficiency, Facilities Management, Maintenance

Switching to LED’s Throughout Your Facility Will Save You Money

December 17, 2019

LEDtronics, has announced a new addition to their intermediate based LED bulbs, ideal for automotive and machine status indicators. The new LED’s are available in multiple base selections and are the ideal replacement for old technology incandescents you may currently …

Categorized: Buildings, Business & Industrial, Energy Efficiency, Facilities Management, Maintenance

Avoid Costly Fire Damage to Your Facility

December 10, 2019

A fire alarm plan considers design factors that affect mission and operational reliability. To ensure the effectiveness of your facilities’ fire system, ensure the design matches your facilities’ needs. System design is a critical step to operational success. First, given …

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Categorized: Buildings, Business & Industrial, Cleaning, Energy Efficiency

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Why your dirty sheets could be hazardous to your health

November 27, 2019

How often should sheets and bedding be washed? The appropriate answer to this question can vary, but most experts agree that to keep dust mites and other allergens at bay, it should be done once a week. We spend a …

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Understanding quality control and its benefits

November 20, 2019

What does the word quality mean? Basically, it means the degree of excellence of something when measured against other things of a similar kind. In workplaces, it is not only about quality but also about quality control. There is a …

Categorized: Business & Industrial, Colleges & Universities, Facilities Management, Maintenance

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The advantages of irrigation

November 13, 2019

Water is vital for the growth of plants, but nature doesn’t always provide the amount of water they need. That’s why irrigation is useful and necessary to ensure your landscaping efforts are optimized. It is a simple process that can …

Categorized: Business & Industrial, Colleges & Universities, Facilities Management, Maintenance

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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 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), at least two exit routes must be …

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 add organic character to an office environment, improve productivity and creativity. What is horticulture? This …

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