U.S. Department Of Labor Schedules NACOSH Meeting
A meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health will be held June 22 via teleconference and WebEx.
New Survey Identifies IAQ As Driver For Economic Growth
Majority of millennials say they will feel safer returning to offices with real-time indoor air quality (IAQ) information.
Tech Training Center Will Be Virginia’s First Net Zero Higher Ed Building
Located at Piedmont Virginia Community College, the Advanced Technical Training Center will join the small number of U.S. community college facilities to achieve net zero energy.
OSHA To Clarify Handrail, Stair Rail Requirements
Proposed rule clarifies previous requirements for handrails and stair rail systems, provides flexibility in the transition to OSHA’s newer requirements.
One Years’ Waste Could Build More Than 538 Statues Of Liberty
New research by Compare the Market reveals the number of times different countries could re-create iconic landmarks based on their daily plastic waste.
Construction Safety And Health Advisory Committee Members Named
The 15 ACCSH members will advise and assist the assistant secretary on occupational safety and health in construction standards.
UK, U.S. To Collaborate On Improving The Built Environment
The National Institute of Building Sciences will work with the Centre for Digital Built Britain on the development of the U.S. National Building Information Management (BIM) Program.
British Architects, Google Arts & Culture Launch Digital Partnership
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is the first UK organization dedicated to architecture to publish its collection on Google Arts & Culture.
OSHA Rule Proposal To Clarify Handrail, Stair Rail System Requirements
Since OSHA published a final rule on walking-working surfaces and PPE in 2016 that updated requirements for slip, trip, and fall hazards, the agency received questions asking when handrails are required, and about height requirements for handrails on stairs and stair rail systems.
NIBS Opens Call For Speakers For Building Innovation 2021
The National Institute of Building Sciences' September virtual conference will feature tracks on Resilience, Technology, and Workplace.
DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative Saves $13.5B In Energy Costs
New report highlights 12 organizations achieving bold energy, water, financing Goals; DOE launches new $12 million lighting prize.
World FM Day 2021 Celebrates The Work Of Facility Management
This year's theme, Celebrating FM: Standing Tall Beyond The Pandemic, recognizes the challenges and achievements of facilities professionals over the past 12 months.
Updated Healthcare Facility Ventilation Standard Published
The updated edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities offers guidance, regulation, and mandates to healthcare facilities designers.
Zigbee Alliance Rebrands As Connectivity Standards Alliance
From the Alliance’s founding technology, Zigbee, to its most recent IP-based standard, Matter, the Alliance has been on a mission to simplify and harmonize the IoT.
Are You Ready? National Hurricane Preparedness Week
With the Pacific hurricane season starting May 15 and the Atlantic season on June 1, this week the EPA is helping the public prepare and plan for hurricanes.
Energy Management Cost Effective In Industrial, Commercial Buildings
New report provides comprehensive snapshot of strategic energy management (SEM) — a systematic process to holistically manage energy use to improve efficiency.
Just In Time For World Password Day: Worst Password Awards!
May 6 is World Password Day. What better time to hand out awards for the worst passwords?
National Electrical Safety Month Includes Focus on Workplace, Buildings
Sponsored by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), this year's theme for the annual campaign is “Connected to Safety,” focused on emerging technology.
Pittsburgh Custodian Crowned 2021 Cintas Custodian of the Year
With over 70,000 votes, Cintas Corporation crowned Mike Heiry of North Allegheny Intermediate High School the 2021 Cintas Custodian of the Year.
Virtual Building Safety Month Celebration Begins
The International Code Council's 41st annual awareness campaign about building safety features free resources and events for the public.
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.
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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