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The Solar Charging Kit adds USB charging for mobile devices to commercial and hospitality outdoor spaces without the time or hassle of a full construction project.


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The Solar Charging Kit adds USB charging for mobile devices to commercial and hospitality outdoor spaces without the time or hassle of a full construction project.
07/17/2019

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    Sustainable Solutions & Technologies

    New Solar Charging Kit From Legrand

    The Solar Charging Kit adds USB charging for mobile devices to commercial and hospitality outdoor spaces without the time or hassle of a full construction project.
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    Safety

    NSC Names Verdantix Workplace Safety Research Partner

    The National Safety Council’s “Work To Zero” initiative educates safety professionals about the potential that technology has to eliminate workplace fatalities and serious injuries.
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    Building Envelope & Exteriors

    Propane Helps Fuel Municipal Groundskeeping

    Video from Propane Education & Research Council captures a "day in the life" for municipal fleets operating propane-powered mowers.
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    Energy Management & Lighting

    Bell Introduces Swivel Floodlights

    The LL1200 and LL800 series are swivel LED floodlights for landscape, architectural, or security lighting in residential, commercial, and light industrial applications.
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    Chicago’s Willis Tower Unveils Lobby Sculpture

    The sculpture by Jacob Hashimoto features a nearly 16-foot tall and 42-foot wide cloud built from nearly 7,000, nine-inch individual kite-like disks.
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    Five Ways To Improve FM With Tech Tools

    Gaining real-time visibility across locations can be accelerated by digitizing outdated manual workflows and deploying intelligent tools that connect granular data from the field.
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    Does Your Disinfectant Knowledge Knock Microbes Dead?

    Many facility workers may not be aware of some of the unique terms and terminology associated with disinfectant cleaning. Test your knowledge!
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    Product News

    Pitt Soccer Programs Unveil New Synthetic Turf, Partner with AstroTurf

    The University of Pittsburgh has upgraded the playing surface for their Men's and Women's Soccer Programs with a synthetic turf field that has been used for elite pitches around the globe.
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    Sensaphone Remote Monitoring

    LTE Cellular Modem with Battery Backup ensures continuous monitoring of critical equipment and environmental conditions where an Ethernet connection is inaccessible.
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    Fujitsu Expands Unitary Ducted Equipment Offering

    Fujitsu General America has expanded its line of unitary ducted products.  They now offer a broader selection of residential air conditioners, heat pumps, and gas furnaces as well as a new line of light commercial equipment.
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    Technology

    IDEC Upgrades Human-Machine Interface Line

    IDEC Corporation upgraded HG2G-V5 5.7", HG3G-V8 8.4", HG3G-VA 10.4", and HG4G-VC 12.1" HMI touchscreen models, which are a fit for both new and retrofit applications.
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    Friday Funny: 25 Cities That Love Pets

    Your dog’s tail will be wagging if you live in one of these 25 pet-friendly cities that just achieved the first-ever certification for welcoming four-legged friends.
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    DOE Better Buildings Challenge Achievements Announced

    Organizations that reached energy, water, or financial goals for 2019 through the Challenge were recognized, while a Better Buildings, Better Plants Waste Reduction Pilot program was introduced.
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    Barix Extends Page to Mobile Devices

    The Paging Cloud SaaS solution integrates with existing paging and public address systems, recording paging messages and sending them directly to registered smartphones.
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    Coil Anodized Aluminum Paneling Makes Korean Heritage Shine

    When Gyeongju City decided to build a showpiece structure for the center of the Gyeongju Cultural Expo Park, the team knew it would have to be exceptional.
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    10 Must-See U.S. Pools for National Swimming Pool Day

    Leslie's, world's largest pool supply and service company, recognizes pools for standout design and features.
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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.
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    Building Envelope & Exteriors

    EXTECH Suspension Systems

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

    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.
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    Energy Management & Lighting

    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.
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    Safety

    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.
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    Building Envelope & Exteriors

    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.
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    Building Envelope & Exteriors

    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.
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    Facility 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.
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    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.
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    Security

    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.
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    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.
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    Safety

    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.
    Interiors

    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.
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    Facility Management

    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.
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    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.
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    Safety

    Freestanding Electrical Enclosures

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

    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.
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    STANLEY’s Managed Services Program

    STANLEY technology specialists deliver customized, intelligent automation solutions to resolve security vulnerabilities in near real time
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    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.
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    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.
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    Integrate CMMS And Engineering Data To Optimize Plant Maintenance

    Efficiency of facilities maintenance teams improves with Engineering Information Management (EIM) — linking a CMMS with engineering schematics.
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    Interiors

    MATC and NBF Bring Students Closer to Commercial Design

    Milwaukee Area Technical College and National Business Furniture partnered for a program to provide students real-world commercial design experience.
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    Facility Management

    Userful Visual Networking Platform Control

    A real-time interactive drag-and-drop control tool has been added to Userful's Visual Networking Platform.
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    Employee Well-Being Is Driving Workplace Design

    The 2019 Workplace Report from Ted Moudis Associates indicates employee well-being is becoming a primary driver for tailored work environments.
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    Powered by highly advanced encryption and a software-based infrastructure, Seos secures trusted identities on any form factor and can be extended for applications beyond physical access control. Learn more at hidglobal.com/seos.

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