Safety

Facility managers are often charged with health and safety responsibilities, including fire safety and alarm systems, OSHA inspections, ergonomics, emergency preparedness and disaster planning, and much more.



accreditation

Facilities Earn GBAC STAR Accreditation

More than 100 new facilities have achieved GBAC STAR accreditation for their comprehensive system of cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention for their staff and their building.
UV disinfection

Automated UV Disinfection

Nexos Intelligent Disinfection connects with UVC lighting, sensors, access control, and other hardware to create an automated process to disinfect spaces safely.
worker safety

Blackline Collective Unites Organizations Committed To Workplace Safety

A cross-industry partnership, Blackline Collective gives leaders a forum to share experiences, best practices, and strategies that improve worker safety, efficiency, and quality.
distribution center

Preparing Your Distribution Center For The Holiday Rush

Preparing for the holidays every year is challenging. This year, distribution center managers have to consider the role that COVID-19 plays in every aspect of operations.
ventiliation

CO2 Traffic Light Ensures Proper Ventilation

The CO2 Traffic Light helps to ensure "correct" ventilation in enclosed spaces to avoid high concentrations of CO2 and aerosols in the room
touchless elevator

Why The Time Is Right To Consider Touchless Elevators

Historically, the focus of elevator improvements has been on reliability and efficiency. With COVID-19, these still important aspects have given way to a focus on touchless elevator technologies.
building codes

FEMA Projects Implementing I-Codes Could Save $600B By 2060

As the frequency and severity of natural hazards continue to increase year-over-year, a new FEMA study reaffirms that building codes continue to be the best first line of defense.
high wind areas

Build Resilient Structures in High Wind Areas

Design solutions and resources to help prepare and protect structures against damage due to high wind events.
Mass Notification

7 Unique Ways To Deploy Mass Notification In Your Facility

View this free video webinar and learn about game-changing use cases that can help you get more value from your mass notification system as well as other technology.
Proximity Trace

Proximity Trace From Triax Technologies

Proximity Trace is a contact tracing software and social distancing technology, and TraceTag is its wearable device.
schools

How To Create COVID-Safe And Sustainable Learning Environments

ACEEE shares how schools and policymakers can take steps now to create safe, sustainable learning environments that could deliver long-term energy savings.
combat COVID-19

Natural Cleaner To Combat COVID-19

White Paper shows EZ Safer Surface is an all-purpose cleaning solution supercharged with active oxygen molecules to combat COVID-19.
cleaning protocols

Cleaning Protocols Increase Consumer Confidence In Businesses

Ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season, a new survey shows Americans are ready to return to stores, as long as proper cleaning protocols are in place.
indoor air

Pure Air Controls Works With SPENGA Fitness Studio For Improved IAQ

SPENGA in Seminole, FL implemented the Pure Air Indoor Environment program, a combination of services focused on healthy indoor air — and is the first Certified Pure Air fitness studio.
construction manager at risk

McCarthy, Construction Manager At Risk

McCarthy Building Companies oversees Parkway School District's bond program as construction manager at risk and has successfully completed the first phase of a three-year program for the district.
Safer Disinfecting Guidelines

Green Seal’s Safer Disinfecting Practices Service 1 Billion Square Feet

Flagship properties One Penn Plaza, The Kennedy Center and Merchandise Mart are among those serviced by Green Seal-certified cleaning services.
indoor air quality

How IAQ Can Spark Or Stall Recovery For CRE

Building owners should not only determine the best indoor air quality measures for their buildings, but also effectively communicate actions to their occupants.
desk reservation

Envoy Desk Reservation System

Envoy Desks allows employees to reserve a desk to collaborate with teammates while keeping a safe distance in the office.
water damage

WINT Partners With Insurance Broker To Prevent Water Damage

The AI-based leak prevention provider has teamed with Howden to equip building owners with this technology.
outdoor spaces

Wollaston Development Announces Outdoor Conference Room Concept

Businesses are utilizing outdoor spaces for meetings to keep employees safe throughout COVID-19. The Boston-based firm has previously introduced outdoor classroom spaces.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, April 25 and 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).

[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.