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Atlas® Introduces Non-Hal Polyiso Insulation in ACFoam® and EnergyShield®

Atlas Roofing Corporation has announced the addition of ACFoam NH and EnergyShield NH to their current insulation product lines.
suspension systems

EXTECH Suspension Systems

Drop-In, Pin-Mount, Rod-Mount, and custom KINETICWALL standard suspension systems are available for wind-driven building façades.
political expression policy

Do Political Expression Policies Belong In The Workplace?

A political expression policy outlines acceptable political discussions, helps avoid a hostile workplace, and provides legal protection for companies. But few employees think their company should have one.
energy efficiency

Alliance To Save Energy Names 2019 Stars Of Energy Efficiency

These annual awards recognize organizations and individuals pioneering new ways to use energy more effectively in buildings, homes, and beyond.
fire detection

Advanced Fire Detection Supports Super Bowl LIII

In 2019, aspirating smoke detection technology was selected as quick installation solution for temporary broadcast offices at biggest game of the year.
fenestration systems

Technoform Helps Improve Fenestration Systems

SpecTheEdge.com offers educational materials for those seeking to improve the thermal performance of windows, curtainwall, storefront, and other fenestration systems.
parking

IPMI Announces New Board Of Directors

Members of the International Parking & Mobility Institute include garage owners/operators, architects, city managers, government agencies, health care centers, universities, airports, and convention centers.
building management

3 Ways To Reduce Building Maintenance And Operations Costs

Building owners generally view maintenance as a sunk cost. Money is spent on urgent problems, and this becomes a costly endeavor as buildings age. As building operators, you have the power to leverage maintenance to maximize the value of your facilities and increase business revenues.
febreze

Febreze Professional Kills Bacteria on “Un-Washable” Surfaces

New Febreze Professional kills 99.9% of Bacteria on “un-washable” soft surfaces while eliminating odors with a fresh scent.
smart cards

FIDO2 Converged Smart Cards & Keys

HID Global has added FIDO2 authentication to its Crescendo smart cards, enabling them to support the FIDO Alliance industry initiative focused on standards-based “password-less” sign-in.
ABLOY USA Anixter partnership

ABLOY USA, Anixter Announce Distributor Partnership

The partnership offers locksmith customers across the U.S. fast and easy access to high security keys and cylinders through a national branch network, online ordering, and via a team of local sales reps.
seismic

Agfa Imaging Equipment Certified By OSHPD For Earthquake Resistance

California's Seismic Safety Act requires hospitals to meet requirements to ensure safety of the public and continued operations following an earthquake.
workplace analytics

BIFMA Compliant For Commercial Furniture Selection

To assist decision-makers, the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association is creating a registry of commercial furniture that complies to BIFMA standards.
equipment maintenance

Proactive Equipment Maintenance, The Ben Franklin Way

In order to maximize efficiency and reduce costs, a balance between proactive measures and reactive maintenance must be made.
ISO 9001:2015

Feenics Achieves ISO 9001:2015

Feenics Inc. underwent an 18-month process to become Quality Management System registered in the Design and Development of Cloud-Based Security Management System Software.
freestanding electrical enclosures

Freestanding Electrical Enclosures

The WRD-XM-FS4, WRD-SSFSN4, and WRD-N4D3PT are freestanding electrical enclosures with removable hinge pins.
vaping

No Vaping Allowed In FL Indoor Workplaces

Effective July 1, the law takes effect under the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act (FCIAA) that bans vaping and the use of e-cigarettes in workplaces.
Managed Services Program

STANLEY’s Managed Services Program

STANLEY technology specialists deliver customized, intelligent automation solutions to resolve security vulnerabilities in near real time
data analysis

Data Analysis And Its Strategic Role In Higher Education Facilities Management

Data analysis helps higher education facility managers better understand their facilities, so that their campuses can be positioned to thrive tomorrow.
hurricane shutters

Hurricane Season Is Approaching: Are Your Shutters Ready?

As hurricane season draws near, door experts at B&B Door Company are encouraging facilities to perform preventative maintenance on their hurricane and storm shutters.
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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