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The Northeast ADA Center toolkit features practical advice on disability employment best practices, along with expert guidance on following Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The Dyson V11 Pro cord-free vacuum is engineered with extra run time and powerful suction to help create a cleaner, more hygienic environment. 

The Airports Council International has bestowed the Airport Health Accreditation to the Ontario, CA aviation facility.

OMG Roofing’s Wind Calculator tool determines the uplift requirements for anyone specifying an edge metal system.

New collaboration offers facial authentication AI solutions combined with advanced access control to create safer, healthier, more connected building environments.

Over 60% surveyed are fearful of the COVID-19 vaccine and 40% note they would consider leaving their organization if it required inoculation, raising issues for organizations navigating how to safely return to the office.

Guidance for designing circadian-effective lighting in K-12 classrooms and hospital patient rooms, while avoiding increased energy use, is now available from the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

For theARK Humankind after COVID-19 international design competition, a team at Kostow Greenwood Architects captured recognition for a solution for out of use shopping malls.

The Rook 350 Wall Mount series of wall-mount luminaires are cylinder or square shaped and feature a number of options.

Facility Executive assembled a panel of security experts to explore what went wrong, and the lessons to be learned from the violence that took place at the U.S. Capitol on January 6.

To protect facilities, physical security and cybersecurity are increasingly intertwined.

The Pedestal PRO 64TOW-AIP-001-304 freestanding entry station tower is designed to accommodate the Aiphone GT-DMBN-SSP Video Entry Station component.

ICC Community Development Solutions and Inspected partner to make remote virtual inspections accessible to code officials, homeowners, and contractors across the county.

The pandemic precipitated a nationwide shutdown for many businesses that caused disruptions to in-house printing and other services. It’s time to rethink how and when you outsource so your operations aren’t interrupted.

Coastwide Professional introduced its J-Series dispenser line in 2020. Susan Scapparone, director of product development there, discusses these products and other solutions for facilities’ janitorial needs.

The Daikin SmartSource Dedicated Outdoor Air System enables efficient and cost-effective heating and cooling in all conditions using 100% of fresh, outside air.

The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has released new Core Recommendations for Reducing Airborne Infectious Aerosol Exposure and Communities of Faith Building Guidance.

As part of its global study of four markets, Honeywell surveyed 500 workers who typically work in buildings with 500 or more employees across the United States.

The Clima-Core outdoor platform is durable, semi-permanent, and weather- and water-resistant for a wide range of outdoor events and occasions.

OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations will increase from $13,494 per violation to $13,653 per violation.

SecurOS Hand Sanitizer analytics is designed to detect if an individual has not properly cleansed their hands in a designated area where handwashing and/or hand sanitization is mandated.

As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise around the world, Questionmark encourages employers to ask five crucial questions about their remote work readiness. 

Facility executives are prioritizing three mission critical focus areas of a healthy building — people, places, and planet — finds Johnson Controls survey.

Healthy Outdoor Spaces is a collection of new products, modified products, and space planning solutions to help landscape architects create environments that support people’s health and well-being.

In Maryland, the Prince George's County Public Schools will tap into a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Concession Agreement to design, build, and maintain six new schools.

Here are the five trends that security provider Eagle Eye Networks views as having significant impact on video surveillance, security, and use of analytics.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, lay-administered CPR has suffered greatly due to fears of infection. Business facilities, by virtue of their high human occupancy and traffic, have a responsibility to institute relevant changes to empower employees to perform CPR safely.

Ready Railing is a lightweight aluminum, pre-assembled, portable railing system that can instantly create temporary boundaries to help with social distancing both indoors and outdoors. 

The new 19-foot scissor lift is purpose-built for applications where stringent environmental regulations must be met.

LightView, a sustainable student housing community at Boston's Northeastern University, has been awarded USGBC's highest level of green building certification: LEED Platinum.

The 332H & 348H EPIC Series hand-held hole diggers are designed to tackle a wide range of construction-related hole digging projects, from backyard fencing to complex landscaping and soil sampling.

As highlighted by recent events at the U.S. Capitol, even seemingly secure buildings often have vulnerabilities that can be exploited.

Following the successful distribution of the COVID-19 vaccination, what will workplaces look like in a post-pandemic environment?

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Rhombus security cameras automatically identify if individuals are not wearing face coverings.

This software as a service (SaaS) platform uses artificial intelligence to identify and assess damage and deterioration to building envelopes and structures through images.

The ConnectSense Smart Power Cord is an IoT power solution that cloud enables any product or device by simply plugging it in.

Cone Health transformed its former women’s health campus into a designated COVID-19 hospital, protecting patients and care teams with innovative solutions.

The risk advisory and consulting services firm has released a number of reports and resources addressing concerns of facility managers and other stakeholders.

The Iso Work Lounge collection combines the comfort of a lounge chair with optional partitions for privacy, resulting in environments that foster both individual productivity and collaboration.

Tactics like changing your body language and polling your audience can make virtual meetings more engaging and productive.