Mary Ellen McCandless
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U.S. Department Of Labor Schedules NACOSH Meeting
A meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health will be held June 22 via teleconference and WebEx.
New Survey Identifies IAQ As Driver For Economic Growth
Majority of millennials say they will feel safer returning to offices with real-time indoor air quality (IAQ) information.
Some States Vulnerable To Hurricanes Due To Inconsistent Building Codes
Florida takes the top spot for strongest building code, followed by Virginia, in the 2021 Rating the States ranking of hurricane readiness.
Tech Training Center Will Be Virginia’s First Net Zero Higher Ed Building
Located at Piedmont Virginia Community College, the Advanced Technical Training Center will join the small number of U.S. community college facilities to achieve net zero energy.
OSHA To Clarify Handrail, Stair Rail Requirements
Proposed rule clarifies previous requirements for handrails and stair rail systems, provides flexibility in the transition to OSHA’s newer requirements.
One Years’ Waste Could Build More Than 538 Statues Of Liberty
New research by Compare the Market reveals the number of times different countries could re-create iconic landmarks based on their daily plastic waste.
Tech Companies Push Remote Work Global
A new report from Velocity Global reveals 65% of U.S. companies will increase or maintain global remote workforces this year.
Hotel Study Suggests Air Purifiers Help Reduce Exposure To Airborne Contaminants
Honeywell used computer modeling to simulate air flow and movement of particulates in hotel common areas, results show filtration can potentially improve air quality and guests' confidence in hotel stays.
Construction Safety And Health Advisory Committee Members Named
The 15 ACCSH members will advise and assist the assistant secretary on occupational safety and health in construction standards.
New COVID-19 Testing Guidance Helps Protect Employees, Customers
As CDC lifts masking requirements, a new report provides steps to develop customized COVID-19 testing plans to reduce spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
Interface Debuts Vinyl Sheet Flooring For Healthcare Facilities
New vinyl sheet products — Interlaced™ Collection and Continual Woodgrains™ — expand company’s carbon neutral product portfolio.
UK, U.S. To Collaborate On Improving The Built Environment
The National Institute of Building Sciences will work with the Centre for Digital Built Britain on the development of the U.S. National Building Information Management (BIM) Program.
British Architects, Google Arts & Culture Launch Digital Partnership
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is the first UK organization dedicated to architecture to publish its collection on Google Arts & Culture.
7 Modern Competencies Define Workplace Success In Next Decade
Competencies that were most valued over the past decade are likely to be overtaken by a new set of skills, reveals new research from PSI.
Tensotherm Roof Helps Revitalize Jones Beach Boardwalk Café
Birdair’s twin PTFE tensile roof structure pays homage to original café while providing a modern aesthetic.
NIBS Opens Call For Speakers For Building Innovation 2021
The National Institute of Building Sciences' September virtual conference will feature tracks on Resilience, Technology, and Workplace.
Honeywell, SAP Launch Connected Buildings Solutions
Cloud-based SaaS offering provides customers with greater visibility on how their buildings are performing by bridging SAP’s IT data with Honeywell’s OT data.
Ottobock To Help Logistics Industry Workers Reduce Back Injuries
Worn by workers like a backpack, Paexo Back is designed with precision to help prevent back injuries and alleviate back pain.
DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative Saves $13.5B In Energy Costs
New report highlights 12 organizations achieving bold energy, water, financing Goals; DOE launches new $12 million lighting prize.
BuzziShield Offers New Way To Define Workspace
BuzziShield room dividers and desk panels from BuzziSpace Studio offer playful, creative solutions to divvy-up office space.
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.
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).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.