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How Behavioral Health Facilities Are Blurring The Lines With Nature And The Community

Architecture that blurs the lines between the building and nature while welcoming members of the community is shifting the paradigm for today’s behavioral health facilities.
remote building management

Solving The Remote Building Management Challenge

As businesses embrace the new remote norm during the COVID-19 crisis, what happens to the buildings they leave behind, and those responsible for running those buildings?
security

Steps Facility Executives Must Consider To Increase Security

Here are a number of steps that facility executives can take to help ensure their digital devices aren’t risking their physical security.
Sanitizer and Disinfectant

PathoSans Donating Sanitizer and Disinfectant

PathoSans Technologies will donate up to 5,000 gallons/day of its PathoCide sanitizer and disinfectant to Illinois.
vinyl alternative

Bleach Cleanable Degradable Vinyl Alternative

Pro-Tech Plus, a bleach cleanable, water-based ink and denim protectant, is now available for all Otratex collections.
N95 Shortage

The N95 Shortage: OSHA Issues Guidance For Respiratory Protection

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA has issued interim enforcement guidance to help combat supply shortages of disposable N95 filtering face piece respirators.
face shields

Siemens Works With Georgia Tech To Provide Face Shields

Through partnership with local manufacturers EIS-Fabrico and Underwood Mold Company, the production of these face shields is expected to reach 100,000 over the next month.
IWMS

Spacewell Boosts MCS IWMS in 2020

Spacewell announced a major Q4 2020 upgrade of its MCS Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS).
hygiene

Zurn Pledges $1M In Hygienic Product To Healthcare Facilities

Products donated to help healthcare facilities in their fight against COVID-19 include sensor faucets, soap dispensers, flush valves, sinks, and hand dryers.
fall protection safety

Werner Expands Fall Protection Safety

New Werner fall protection products include two upgraded anchorage connectors for working on both wood and metal structures and drop safety equipment to keep tools accessible and workers safe while working at height.
surface disinfection

COVID-19: Surface Disinfection As Prevention Strategy

Effective disinfection of surfaces requires not only an effective product, but also effective practice.
Social Distancing

Social Distancing Reminders Promote Safer Retail Store Shopping

SmartDome heightens real-time awareness of social distancing in retail stores – especially in areas frequented by multiple shoppers.

ASHRAE Establishes Epidemic Task Force

The task force will address the challenges of the current COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to the effects of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems on disease transmission.
green cleaning products

Green Seal Evaluates Green Cleaning Products

With coronavirus prompting more frequent use of cleaning products (and more inhalation of cleaning chemicals), here’s a window into Green Seal’s performance requirements for certified green cleaning products.
built by women

In Los Angeles, “Built By Women” Exhibit Showcases 56 Projects

The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation is recognizing women-led architecture, landscape, engineering, and construction projects from around the region.
isolation rooms

STARC Systems To Provide Critical Isolation Rooms

To protect patients and healthcare workers from COVID-19, "essential" manufacturer STARC Systems is increasing production of instant isolation rooms.
No-Flush Urinals

Waterless No-Flush Urinals

No-Flush Urinals are based on the zero-water concept designed to provide a low-maintenance, affordable system that is efficient and sanitary. They help users maintain a germ-free, odor-free restroom environment.
Coronavirus Pandemic

The Coronavirus Pandemic: “Nobody Saw This Coming”

At his coronavirus briefings, President Trump marvels at the global reach of the pandemic and then adds: “Nobody saw this coming.” Actually, a lot of people did.
2019 Energy Star Award

EPA Honors 2020 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners

This year's ENERGY STAR Award Winners have demonstrated national leadership in cost-saving energy efficient solutions.
PPE

Duro-Last Retools To Manufacture Medical PPE

The roofing membrane manufacturer's engineers, product development and manufacturing staff have utilized their expertise in manufacturing flexible PVC and fabrics to help in the fight against COVID-19.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

LIVE TODAY! Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

Join us for this free webinar today 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).

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