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Active Shooter Training Needed In The Workplace
More than a third of employed Americans are not confident they know what to do if an active shooter enters a building they are in, according to a new poll.
Smart Buildings And Workplace Strategies For The Future
Flipping the switch to LED lighting is no longer simply about optimizing energy use: When combined with sensors, controls, and networks, buildings become smart—gaining even greater efficiencies.
Friday Funny: Is A Tidy Office The Key To Happiness?
A cluttered work area can make employees unhappy and stressed. On the other hand, it could win you $5,000.
2018 Moving Forward Report Looks At Existing Buildings
National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council report addresses ways to improve the performance of the nation’s existing building stock and outlines efforts undertaken to date and the challenges that still remain.
Three Tips For Effective Power And Charging Solutions
With the rise of mobile technology and more millennials in the workforce, productivity depends on effective charging solutions.
Wellbeing, Technology Drive Workplace Productivity
Employers are prioritizing total wellbeing and embracing technology to drive workplace productivity and employee satisfaction, according to a new survey from Buck.
Safety, Hygiene Create Happy, Productive Manufacturing Workers
Tork survey finds link between safe, clean, and orderly work environments, and the overall happiness of manufacturing employees.
Staying Smart And Safe: A Facilities Team Guideline
Consider these simple safety habits to prevent facilities workers from experiencing workplace injury.
Employers, Workers Out Of Sync On Popular Office Perks
A recent survey from Robert Half shows that professionals want more choices when it comes to when — and where — they work.
GBCI’s Parksmart Reaches 100 Registered Parking Facilities
Building owners and parking operators are rethinking parking structure design and operation to support more sustainable mobility.
Co-Working Expected To Rise Dramatically
Companies project nearly one-fourth of global workforces will use co-working spaces in five years, according to recent survey.
Energy Savings Possible With Window Film
Professionally installed window film can help reduce cooling and energy costs, improve comfort for occupants, and eliminate the need for expensive window upgrades.
Introducing Seos®: The Next Generation of Credential Technology
Powered by highly advanced encryption and a software-based infrastructure, Seos secures trusted identities on any form factor and can be extended for applications beyond physical access control. Learn more at hidglobal.com/seos.
New Report Examines Next Level Of Workplace Safety
Despite a notable reduction in total workplace injuries, worker fatalities are at an eight-year high, with 5,190 people dying in 2016.
Workers In LEED Green Buildings Are Happier, Healthier, More Productive
Healthier, more sustainable buildings give employers a hiring edge to attract best in class talent, according to a new USGBC survey.
Tracking Occupancy For Improved Space Planning
Sensor technology is on the rise for use in workplace design and evaluation processes.
What Has Changed In Workplace Strategies?
In a fifth biennial global benchmarking study, “once alternative” workplace strategies were examined with insights from more than 130 organizations.
Keeping Facility Grounds In Top Shape
At commercial facilities, well-kept outside spaces are important to employees and visitors alike.
Have You Gone Beyond Green?
The deadline to submit your project for a National Institute of Building Sciences 2018 Beyond Green™ Award is approaching!
What Is An Elevator Maintenance Agreement?
There’s a lot riding on the reliability and effectiveness of your elevator maintenance plan. Make sure you thoroughly understand what the agreement states and how much liability you have.
What Does The Warehouse Of The Future Look Like?
A new report from JLL details nine features that are transforming industrial properties.
Deep Cleaning The Winter Blues Out Of Schools
The school year has just started, but it's never too early to plan ahead: Deep cleaning over the winter break can help create a healthy and safe learning environment.
UPDATE: OSHA To Award $10.5M In Workplace Safety Training Grants
The Susan Harwood Training Grants are available to nonprofit organizations and will fund workplace safety and health hazard training and education.
Greenhouse Grower Earns Incentive For Energy-Saving Cogen Engines
SunSelect Produce’s new high-tech, natural gas-powered combined heat and power technology cuts 12,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year and conserves over 7,000 gallons of water per day.
Question Of The Week: What Workplace Design Features Work?
A second annual Capital One Workplace Environment Survey finds flexibility remains high on the list of priorities for employees.
Quiet Mark Launches In U.S. To Combat Noise Pollution
Proprietary testing program from the Noise Abatement Society offers support for nation’s health and well-being by helping to find the quietest solutions in over 50 product categories.
McDonald’s Opens New Global HQ In Chicago
The new nine-story building in Chicago’s West Loop exemplifies the company’s commitment to become a better McDonald’s, more closely connected to its customers.
Best Practices For Automated Shading Systems
The right balance of daylighting and daylight harvesting strategies can provide health, productivity, and energy saving benefits: Here’s how to get the most out of your facility’s automated shading system.
OSHA To Kick Off Safe + Sound Week
Over 200 organizations and businesses will partner with OSHA to promote the importance of workplace safety and health programs August 13-19.
IWBI Launches Global Network Of Concept Advisories
Experts from around the world will share their insights on the impact of 10 WELL concepts on human health.
Better Ventilation Pays Off In Productivity, Health
Fresh air is healthier than stale or polluted air, and while increasing ventilation may increase energy use, research shows the benefits of doing so outweigh costs.
Saint-Gobain Releases North American HQ Occupant Comfort Study
The first of its kind based on size and scale, the longitudinal study reveals the collective benefits of a systems-based design approach.
Putting Our Heads in the Cloud: Ensuring Workspace Transformation Success
Keep these three things in mind when using cloud-based, workspace technology to optimize office space.
Five Key Trends In Alternative Workplace Strategies
A new study looks at five top trends within today’s workplaces, and compares the findings to the initial research from over a decade ago.
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