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

Prepare Your School for an Active Shooter

August 21, 2019

As students prepare to return to class, it’s important campus security personnel outline a plan to train faculty, staff and students for active shooter situations. To be adequately prepared, institutions must include everyone in training and drills, not just their …

Categorized: Buildings, Colleges & Universities, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Preparedeness, Facilities Management, Schools, Security

How to Maintain an Eco-Friendly Campus

August 14, 2019

In recent years, colleges and universities have started taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint. What and how colleges choose to repurpose and recycle plays an important role in a school’s sustainability and a facilities manager can help implement and …

Categorized: Buildings, Colleges & Universities, Environmental, Facilities Management, Schools

How Poor Air Quality Could Affect Learning

August 7, 2019

As colleges and universities prepare to welcome students back from summer break, facilities managers across the country are working to ensure students return to a clean and safe learning environment. When thinking about clean facilities, air quality is often overlooked, …

Categorized: Buildings, Cleaning, Colleges & Universities, Maintenance

Clear the air with HEPA and ULPA filters

July 24, 2019

In health care facilities, cleaning instruments and surfaces may not be enough to achieve maximum cleanliness and maintain patient health. It is a good idea to focus on indoor air quality to keep facilities free of contaminants. Air that contains …

Categorized: Buildings, Business & Industrial, Cleaning, Colleges & Universities, Environmental, Facilities Management, Health Care Facilities, Maintenance, Professionalism, Schools, Senior Services, Sustainaibility, Wellness

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Are Green Coatings Really Worth the Price?

July 17, 2019

The Truth Behind Low-VOC and Zero-VOC paints The growing popularity of environmentalism has led to the rise on ostensibly labeled green products. This practice has not spared the paint industry. In an industry notorious for producing toxic chemicals—from oils to …

Categorized: Buildings, Business & Industrial, Environmental, Facilities Management, Health Care Facilities, Maintenance, Professionalism, Schools, Senior Services, Sustainaibility, Wellness

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Ergonomic workstations ease unnecessary muscle strain

July 10, 2019

In a previous article, we looked at why standing desks and adjustable workstations are healthier, more productive options for employees. Today, we’re going to look at how to make workstations more ergonomic. Ergonomic design seeks to minimize strain on the …

Categorized: Business & Industrial, Colleges & Universities, Facilities Management, Health Care Facilities, Professionalism, Wellness