Recycling Takes New Direction
A nationwide revamp of the recycling infrastructure led by the U.S. EPA moves downstream to facilities.
Facilities That Are Leading The Way
The COVID-19 pandemic created a new awareness of the pivotal role facilities teams play in the operations of the buildings society works, learns, lives, and plays in.
Best in Building Health Leadership Awards From Fitwel Announced
Created in partnership with the U.S. CDC and operated by the Center for Active Design (CfAD), Fitwel healthy building certification system focuses on evidence-based strategies to promote health and wellness through the built environment.
The New Workplace: Employees Want Privacy, Flexible Approach
Nearly 90% of companies plan to remain open in 2022, but employers are reluctant to adapt to a new workplace reality, study shows.
How Has COVID-19 Impacted Office Space Use?
A new CoreNet Global survey finds that companies are currently using less real estate, but many expect growth over the next one to five years.
How Anti-Slip Products Perform In the Real World
Falls, slips, and trips cause more than 33% of the top 10 most disabling workplace injuries, according to the 2021 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index.
Is Your School Custodian At The Head Of The Class?
As Cintas kicks off its ninth annual Custodian of the Year Contest, now is the time to nominate your school's hardworking custodian.
News From NFPA: Return To Office Considerations For People With Disabilities
During the pandemic, building configurations or uses may have changed in new and significant ways. These can have life safety implications, particularly for people with disabilities.
Hospitality Design With Employees In Mind
Assessing how the business operates is key to creating a space that serves its employees as well as its guests.
Do You Have A Planned Date For Returning To The Workplace?
A new survey from The Conference Board reveals that nearly half of businesses have not communicated post-COVID plans for returning to the workplace.
Does Your Office Need A Makeover?
The "Xero Beautiful Business" Contest gives one small business a chance to create its dream office space with a $15,000 office makeover by interior designer Estee Stanley.
Serious Injuries And Fatalities Insights White Paper Available
The leading cause of SIFs over the last three years was contact with an object or equipment, according to ISN’s latest Serious Injuries and Fatalities White Paper.
COVID-19 Continues: U.S. Workers Anxious For A Long-Term Plan
Employees no longer think there will be a “return to normal” when it comes to work, and wish employers would make plans accordingly.
Walker & Dunlop Moves Into New Amenity-Rich Headquarters
Commercial real estate lender Walker & Dunlop's new Bethesda, MD headquarters is an example of bringing employees back to the office the right way.
New COVID-19 Variants: Employees Concerned About Working In Office
A Honeywell survey revealed that 87% of workers have heightened concerns about working in an office due to the rise of new SARS-CoV-2 variants.
Wellness At Industrial Sites Focus Of New Report, Fitwel Certification
The Center for Active Design (CfAD), with QuadReal, offers report with evidence-based guidelines for improved health and wellness at industrial sites. CfAD also unveils Commercial and Industrial Site scorecard for Fitwel certification.
Breaking News: SCOTUS Blocks Biden’s Workplace Vaccine, Testing ETS
The Supreme Court ruled that the Biden administration does not have the authority to impose workplace vaccine or testing requirements, blocking an OSHA ETS.
Real Estate Industry Explores The Year Ahead In Sustainability
To create a more sustainable future for the built environment, the real estate industry needs unified leadership and collaboration.
Smart Sensors Bring Breath Of Fresh Air To IAQ Management Solutions
IoT-enabled smart sensors offer a low cost, easy to deploy solution to facilities looking to improve air quality management.
Considerations For Boardroom Design Moving Forward
This author, an audiovisual consultant, considers how these spaces can be improved for productivity, health, and comfort today and in the future?
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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