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Tech Trends 2024

Looking Ahead: 6 Artificial Intelligence-Centric Trends For 2024

Info-Tech Research Group’s Tech Trends 2024 report reveals how organizations will approach AI, spatial computing, security, digital sovereignty, and more over the coming year.
REI Co-op

New Distribution Center Prioritizes Employee Experience, Climate Crisis

REI Co-op's new distribution facility in Tennessee serves 5.6 million members and more than 60 stores in Midwest and Southeast.
Workplace Well-Being

Workplace Well-Being: American Workers Are Concerned

A new study reveals that nearly three-quarters (74%) of American workers are moderately or highly concerned about their workplace well-being.
Haunted Historic Hotels

The Top 25 Most Haunted Hotels Of 2023

Like the spooky stuff? Consider a stay in one of Historic Hotels of America's newly announced 2023 Top 25 Most Haunted Hotels.
Bed Bugs

Will Pest Populations Rise This Fall, Winter?

Paris is experiencing a bedbug outbreak: NPMA's Fall & Winter 2023 Bug Barometer looks at what's ahead for pest populations in the U.S.
Rhode Island National Guard, rooftop solar

Rhode Island National Guard Saves $100K With Rooftop Solar

The Rhode Island National Guard reduced its annual electricity bill by $100,000 following the installation of a SolarEdge DC-optimized rooftop solar installation at its Camp Fogarty base.
black mold

Mold Contamination: Look Out For Warning Signs

Professional remediation is the most efficient and effective long-term solution in the case of a mold contamination.
Severe Weather

Preparing For A Power Emergency

Over the past year, severe weather events and power grid problems have struck various regions, acting as a resounding wake up call to commercial buildings.
Predictive Maintenance

Boost Productivity, Lower Maintenance Costs With Predictive Maintenance

Predictive maintenance can help increase manufacturing facilities' uptime, improve safety, reduce maintenance costs, and identify hazardous situations before they occur, according to Info-Tech Research Group.
commercial roof

7 Tips For Making An Insurance Claim On Your Commercial Roof

Understanding the insurance policy on commercial roofs and how to make a claim is critical to ensuring damage is fixed in a timely manner.
ESFM IFMA Awards of Excellence

ESFM Wins IFMA Award For Sustainable Facility Operations

ESFM’s self-performed energy optimization projects helped New Jersey medical device and equipment manufacturing client reach its global carbon emission goal one year early.
National Custodian Day

Today Is National Custodian Day!

In honor of National Custodian Day, Rubbermaid Commercial Products’ Behind the Scenes of Clean campaign shows appreciation for cleaning and maintenance professionals.
Uline landscape

Uline Brings Landscape Beauty Beyond The Warehouse

Uline views landscape as an extension of company culture: Its 13 campuses are designed for the enjoyment of employees and visitors.
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Is America’s Best Restroom!

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport's new restrooms earn a spot in America's Best Restroom Hall of Fame. Plus, five ways to celebrate National Custodial Workers Recognition Day.
LEED v5

USGBC Launches Draft LEED v5 For Operations And Maintenance

LEED v5 O+M focuses on setting existing buildings on decarbonization path and addresses equity, health, ecosystems, and resilience
Fast Foamer Technology, Floor Care

Fast Foamer Technology Revolutionizes Floor Care With 85% Less Water

Starnet Floor Care and Foaming Floors revolutionize carpet maintenance with the earth friendly Fast Foamer Technology, conserving water, enhancing cleanliness, and extending asset lifecycles.
School, Access Control

Access Solutions: More Than A Checkpoint On Your School Doors

Prioritizing the modernization of access solutions in educational facilities will help bolster the safety and security of occupants in these environments.
thermal energy storage

New Commercial Buildings Must Incorporate Sustainability-Minded Approach 

Thermal energy storage provides practical benefits in terms of load management and cost reduction, contributes to sustainability goals, and enhances a facility’s overall prestige.
rooftop design

A New Approach To Rooftop Design

This article explores several safety and comfort measures that should be considered while planning a rooftop renovation.

An Air Cleaning Alternative For The 21st Century

North Carolina State University researchers have developed an air filtration technology that catches and kills pathogens with up to 99.9% efficiency.
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.
Optimizing operations, Hybrid Office

View Our Free “Optimizing Operations In The Hybrid Office” Webinar

In this free video webinar, learn how optimizing operations in an office building has taken on newfound significance in the era of hybrid work.

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