National Back to School Month

August 3, 2021

The first day of school is around the corner, and now is the perfect time to get involved in this year’s Back to School Month! Safety is now more important than ever, especially with the COVID-19 Delta variant on the …

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Assessing TJC Compliance

July 20, 2021

Formerly known as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the Joint Commission, or TJC, advocates for the continuous improvement of quality of care and healthcare standards of safety. It also has the authority to revoke the accreditation …

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CMMS for Facility Managers

July 13, 2021

In our last post, we explored the work order and how work order management is an essential part of being a facility manager. This role includes ensuring that the facility is operating as it should by completing daily inspections and …

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Happy National HVAC Tech Day!

June 22, 2021

Today is National HVAC Tech Day! HVAC techs are in high demand as energy efficiency continues to be a top priority in 2021 in business and industry. Facility managers often spend a significant amount of time monitoring and managing temperature …

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Food as Medicine in the Healthcare Setting

April 20, 2021

While hospital food has often had negative associations of being bland or unpleasant, healthcare facilities are seeking ways to provide a better overall experience for their patients and staff with healthy, tasty menus. Dietary services play an integral role in …

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April is Records and Information Management Month

April 13, 2021

April is Records and Information Management Month, and we wanted to recognize how records management has played a key role during the last year, especially as employees across many organizations have been asked to work from home due to the …

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Window Safety Week

April 5, 2021

Window Safety Week, which is observed the first full week of April, focuses on raising awareness for the prevention of accidental window falls and the proper use of windows for emergency escapes. While we’re naturally inclined to open windows to …

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All About Attaining LEED Certification

All About Attaining LEED Certification

March 30, 2021

If you have been involved in a building design process, you are most likely familiar with LEED Certification. If not, you are still in the right place. In this article, we will take a look at what LEED certification is, …

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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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