Mary Ellen McCandless
Can Clean Restrooms Boost Your Business?
A new national survey reveals that 62% of consumers say clean restrooms increase their spending.
Indoor Humidification Can Reduce Coronavirus Transmission, Infection Risk
A study from Condair shows raising air humidity by humidification reduces the risk of virus spread in hospitals and other buildings at low-cost and without causing negative effects.
Friday Funny: Would You Like An Ice Cream Drone?
In a modern twist on the beloved ice cream truck, Unilever teamed up with Terra Drone Europe to demonstrate how Ben & Jerry’s ice cream can be delivered in New York, by drone.
Is Your School Custodian The Coolest?
If your school custodian is top notch, take note: Cintas is accepting nominations for its 2020 Custodian of the Year contest.
Planned Energy Efficiency, Smart Building Investments Soar
75 percent of organizations plan to increase their investment in energy efficiency and smart buildings, according to Johnson Controls' 2019 Energy Efficiency Indicator survey.
WINT AI-Powered Leak Prevention Technology Wins Gold Award
WINT's Water Intelligence was recognized by the Insurance Times for its impact in reducing water damage risk and insurance claims.
Access To Water Impacts Employee Wellbeing, Productivity
Waterlogic survey shows offering access to hot and cold filtered water can increase employee wellbeing and productivity, and keep plastic bottles out of landfills.
Few Cities Include Robust Clean Energy Policies In Resilience Plans
While many cities are taking steps to increase energy efficiency and renewable power, only one-fifth include such initiatives in their resilience plans, finds a global survey by ACEEE.
Major Growth Expected For Prefabrication, Permanent Modular Construction
Design and construction professionals using prefabrication and modular construction experience improved productivity and project quality, plus increases in schedule certainty, according to new study.
Facility Executives Expect Technology Budgets To Grow This Year
A new building technologies survey from Verdantix reveals spending plans and technology priorities for 2020.
Coronavirus Spurs Construction Of Emergency Hospitals In Wuhan
The building of Wuhan Leishenshan Hospital and Wuhan Huoshenshan Hospital is an emergency measure in response to the coronavirus pneumonia outbreak.
Minnehaha Academy Brings Nature Indoors With ASI Architectural
The installation of custom ASI Ceiling Grids at the school’s new facilities focused on the importance of space and ambiance, with an emphasis on bringing nature into the buildings.
New Digital Controllers For HVLS Fans By Hunter Industrial
Hunter Industrial has introduced three new controllers for each of its high-volume, low-speed fan lines—named the 350 Series, 430 Series, and 700 Series.
Global Dow Center Earns LEED Silver Certification
Sustainability was at the forefront of the project with green construction and demolition practices employed throughout Dow Chemical Company's new Midland, MI headquarters.
Gen Z Drives Workplace Technology Purchasing Decisions
New research from Nintex reveals how organizations can make the most of the tech skills and experience of digital natives.
Friday Funny: Aussie Worker Faces Possum Problem
Monday mornings can be hard. Finding a furry intruder lurking on your desk doesn't make starting off the week any easier.
Grant Will Help Find Best Classroom Environment For Learning
The NSF-funded project will help researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute study how factors such as classroom temperature, ventilation, and lighting impact students.
MetLife Recognized For Energy Efficiency Leadership
MetLife Investment Management's 910,000-square-foot building in Washington, DC is a Better Buildings showcase project and saves 31% annually on energy costs.
Post-it Introduces Removable Whiteboard Surface
3M's new Post-it Flex Write Surface transforms work surfaces into whiteboards, bringing more flexibility to the workplace.
Colorado Leads Nation In LEED Green Building
USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED recognizes current leaders committed to more sustainable and resilient buildings, cities, and communities.