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.
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?
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.
PathoSans Donating Sanitizer and Disinfectant
PathoSans Technologies will donate up to 5,000 gallons/day of its PathoCide sanitizer and disinfectant to Illinois.
Bleach Cleanable Degradable Vinyl Alternative
Pro-Tech Plus, a bleach cleanable, water-based ink and denim protectant, is now available for all Otratex collections.
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.
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.
Spacewell Boosts MCS IWMS in 2020
Spacewell announced a major Q4 2020 upgrade of its MCS Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS).
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.
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.
COVID-19: Surface Disinfection As Prevention Strategy
Effective disinfection of surfaces requires not only an effective product, but also effective practice.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EPA Honors 2020 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners
This year's ENERGY STAR Award Winners have demonstrated national leadership in cost-saving energy efficient solutions.
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.