PwC Survey Reveals Expected Business, Economic Impact Of COVID-19
The first in a bi-monthly series shows how CFOs and finance leaders plan to react to COVID-19, and what impacts they expect to see on their companies.
U.S. EPA Expands COVID-19 Disinfectant List
The list contains nearly 200 additional products — including 40 new products that went through the agency’s expedited review process.
Four Ways To Address The Threat Of Coronavirus In Facilities
A senior application engineer for 3M shares what facility management teams can address in their cleaning protocols to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
UPDATE: 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, Local Governments Vote
In December 2019, voting results on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) were announced. Currently, there are challenges being raised to the voting results, in three specific areas.
COVID-19 Pandemic: 5 Tips To Help Employees Work From Home
Does your organization urgently need employees to work from home due to COVID-19? Try these five helpful tips.
Vision Problems Cost Billions In Lost Workplace Productivity
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, so Versant Health has created an infographic to illustrate how to prevent eye injuries in the workplace.
OSHA Offers Guidance For Preparing Workplaces For Coronavirus
OSHA offers guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19, including safe work practices and appropriate personal protective equipment based on the risk level of exposure.
Miami Leads Second Annual Top 50 Termite Cities List
Miami, Los Angeles, Tampa, and New York are frontrunners for the second consecutive year, and Atlanta joins the top five.
Do Cigarettes Litter Your Landscape?
Nonprofit organization Keep America Beautiful announces the grant application period for its 2020 Cigarette Litter Prevention Program. Deadline is April 10, 2020.
Getting Up To Speed On Cooling Tower Designs
Engineered plastic cooling towers outlast metal designs, and can be constructed of unique antimicrobial resins which guard against Legionnaires and other health hazards
Which Common Workplace Injuries Are Recordable?
A new checklist from XpertHR offers guidance on complex OSHA recording requirements for workplace injuries and illnesses.
IFMA Names New President And Chief Operating Officer
Having served as COO of the International Facility Management Association since September 2018, Don Gilpin is now association President.
“Red Flag” Law In California Expands To Workplaces And Schools
In the state, the authorization to seek a restraining order to remove firearms from possession of an individual who is deemed a threat is now expanded to employers, coworkers, and teachers.
Coronavirus And HVAC: ASHRAE Releases Guidance Material
ASHRAE has released information to help address coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as it relates to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems.
Chesapeake College Lauded For Energy Efficiency Leadership
The DOE recognized the Better Buildings partner for reducing energy usage at its Maryland campus by 24% since 2011.
U.S. Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard Highlights An Industry Transforming
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ranks utilities on 20 metrics based on 2018 performance, programs, and policies. Leading the way: National Grid Massachusetts and Eversource Massachusetts, tied for first place.
Top 3 Workplace Hazards: Existing Technologies Can Save Lives
A new National Safety Council report identifies the most relevant workplace hazards and maps more than 100 technologies to mitigate the risks.
DesignLights Consortium Seeks Comment On Networked Lighting Controls Proposal
The new draft Networked Lighting Control System Technical Requirements 5 (NLC5) is focused on enhanced requirements for listing systems on the DLC's NLC Qualified Products List (QPL).
100 Products That Can Help Stop The Spread Of COVID-19
The Center For Biocide Chemistries (CBC) has published a list of 100 ready-to-use, dilutable, and wipeable biocidal products that are approved by the EPA as effective at killing viruses like the 2019 novel coronavirus.
New Guide To Preventing Serious Injuries, Fatalities Available
A new white paper from the Campbell Institute helps employers put serious injury and fatality prevention programs in place.
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).
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