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University of Denver

New Buildings Welcome Students Back To University Of Denver Campus

The three new buildings deliver creative design and sustainability advancements to the growing urban university.
security operators

LENSEC, Bosch Partnership Provides Unified Security Platform

Security operators can now manage intrusion, fire, and access control systems while monitoring video surveillance cameras from behind one pane of glass.
September 11 Memorial & Museum

LED Lighting To Be Installed Inside September 11 Memorial & Museum

NYPA is investing $1 million in energy-efficient LED lighting upgrades to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and costs at the September 11 Memorial & Museum.
training grants

OSHA Awards Worker Safety, Health Training Grants To 37 Nonprofits

More than $6.7 million in grants will fund education and training programs to help workers and employers recognize infectious diseases, identify preventive measures.
MIT Tech Tracker

MIT Tech Tracker Predicts Top 10 Tech Trends In Built Environment

From 4D printing to 5G, new Tech Tracker roadmaps the latest technology using globally-recognized, research-backed data and analysis.
USGBC

USGBC Announces CEO Transition, Strategic Review

A leading voice in healthy and vibrant green buildings and communities, the U.S. Green Building Council will build upon its strengths and 28-year history.
education facilities

U.S. School Facilities Face $85 Billion Funding Gap Annually

New report reveals massive underinvestment in education facilities, identifies solutions to achieve healthier, more sustainable elementary and secondary schools.
Surge Protective Devices

FMs Share Insights On Power Surge Incidences, Surge Protective Devices

Installing surge protective devices will protect against downtime, improve system and data reliability, and reduce electrical failures.
vaccine mandates

Workplace Vaccine Mandates Expected To Accelerate

Employers plan to ramp up tracking and proof requirements while intensifying efforts to encourage more employees to get vaccinated, finds Willis Towers Watson survey.
Electric Vehicle Charging

Electric Vehicle Charging Solution For Small, Mid-Sized Commercial Buildings

GridPoint smart charging system accounts for whole building data and end-user requirements to maximize customer savings and lower peak demand.
office workers COVID-19 coronavirus precautions

Are Office Workers Taking Coronavirus Precautions?

Bradley Corp's annual Healthy Handwashing Survey reveals workers are taking precautions as they return to the office: The majority are bringing a mask to work and have been fully vaccinated.
Armstrong Fluid Technology Fire Pump

Armstrong Introduces Design Envelope Fire Pumps With Fire Pump Manager

Industry’s first self-regulating variable-speed fire pump with Fire Pump Manager offers significant cost savings and design flexibility.
Hybrid Workplace

Securing The New Hybrid Workplace: Opportunities And Challenges

The vast majority of employees favor a hybrid work environment, but cite challenges to security and productivity, finds a new report from Entrust.
intelligence failures

Intelligence Failures Result In Physical Threats, Harm, Disruption

As companies begin to return to the office, new study reveals security and IT leaders agree physical threats will increase exponentially.
air quality

IQnexus IAQ & IEQ Sensors Integrated With Semtech LoRa Devices

Integrating IQnexus indoor air and environment quality sensors with LoRa® devices benefits facility managers by monitoring air quality in real time.
Construction Inclusion Week

Inaugural Construction Inclusion Week Happening In October

Contractors will unite to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry October 18 – 22, 2021.
List N

Benefect, Fiberlock List N Disinfectants Effective Against Delta Variant

U.S. EPA expects both of ICP's List N disinfectants to kill all strains of COVID-19, including the Delta Variant.
water leaks

WINT AI Solution Detects Water Leaks In Fire Suppression Systems

AI-powered technology detects leaks in sprinklers and fire hydrant systems to prevent key sources of water damage in buildings.
Unvaccinated Workers

OSHA Updates Guidance On Protecting Unvaccinated Workers

Updated guidance expands information on ways to protect workers from COVID-19 in higher-risk workplaces with mixed-vaccination status workers.
airborne pathogens

Steelcase, Kontrol Team Up To Provide Air Quality Monitoring, Viral Detection Technology

Partnership will provide real-time detection of airborne pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2 to help make workplaces safer as organizations return to the office
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).

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