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NFPA Highlights Remote Inspection Steps

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released an infographic emphasizing five key considerations for Remote Video Inspection (RVI) programs: procedures, communication, technology, verification, and completion.
Greek Theatre

A Historic Restoration: L.A.’s Landmark Greek Theatre

Los Angeles’ iconic Greek Theatre, a 5,900-seat outdoor music venue built 90 years ago, was recently rehabilitated and restored by the architects and historic preservation experts at Page & Turnbull.
healthcare facility

Are Trees A Focus For Your Healthcare Facility?

For the second year, the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus Healthcare program will recognize healthcare facility campuses fostering community wellness through tree planting, education, and engagement.
alternative energy vehicles

Pitt Leases Alternative Energy Vehicles

The University of Pittsburgh is entering into an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to upgrade its fleet with alternative energy vehicles, supporting the university’s commitment to making the campus carbon neutral by 2037.
high school students

Most High Schoolers Concerned About Coronavirus, Returning To Class

Nearly half of high school students surveyed are worried there won't be enough time to wash their hands at school.
temporary office space

ootBox Movable, Temporary Office Space

ootBox is a comfortable, leasable office that is delivered straight to any property on-demand for just about any application.
PPE

PPE Recycling Through TerraCycle Regulated Waste Division

The general public are using PPE on a regular basis. Without traditional recycling options, these items are likely to end up in landfills.
facility management

Facility Management Brings Building Data To The Boardroom

As businesses focus on protecting their employees from COVID-19, facilities teams can provide operational data to help guide decisions.
remote video

KastleSafeVideo Remote Video Platform

KastleSafeVideo is a comprehensive remote video platform to help facilities maintain security while also reducing operating costs through the application of cutting edge technology.

[VIDEO] SpaceIQ – Innovative and Powerful Workplace Operations

Real Estate, workplace and HR leaders need a workplace operations platform that effectively manages real estate data, operations and employee experience. Check out the industry’s most innovative and powerful workplace operations platform.
zero waste

Cintas Chicago Facility Earns Zero Waste Certification

Cintas' distribution centers have earned Gold level under the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certification system for zero waste.
refillable cleaning

EasyTask GrabBox Refillable Cleaning System

Hospeco Brands Group introduced the EasyTask GrabBox Refillable Cleaning System in response to widespread shortages of some cleaning supplies.
D7 antimicrobial disinfectant

Garland Provides D7 Disinfectant For Missouri School Reopening

Garland’s subscription plan provides monthly deliveries of D7 materials, ensuring customers will never be without critical disinfection products and allowing for the frequent use of D7.
building exteriors

Tips To Plan For Building Exteriors Projects In 2021

Understanding the current state of the building envelope means knowing the useful life of each aspect.
democratic national convention

LG Was Official Technology Partner For Both 2020 U.S. Political Conventions

LG Electronics USA was selected as Official Technology Provider for the 2020 Democratic National Convention and 2020 Republican National Convention.
WorldGBC

New WorldGBC Strategy Tackles Climate Issues In Post-COVID Facilities

Sustainable Buildings for Everyone, Everywhere tackles the climate emergency, health and wellbeing, and resource efficiency issues in the built environment.
disinfectant coating

Protective Disinfectant Coating Kills Pathogens

SurfaceWise2 is a long-lasting protective disinfectant coating approved by the EPA to kill and prevent pathogens from living on surfaces. APEX Surface Care is trained and capable of applying its application.
maintenance

Inpixon And FSI Team Up To Combat COVID-19

Businesses can visualize areas of their facility that have poor air quality or contaminated assets, dispatch workers, and quickly indicate air filters to replace or areas to sanitize.
reopen schools

Massachusetts Coalition To Safely Reopen Schools Cites Concerns

Due to lack of appropriate planning, funding, testing, PPE, environmental safeguards, and staff education, coalition calls for phased approach, with no in-person learning at this time.
remote virtual inspections

ICC Publishes Guideline Document For Remote Virtual Inspections

The International Code Council document outlines guidance for RVIs, which are useful when buildings are inaccessible during a pandemic, but also for dangerous environments or other circumstances.
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.
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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.