Top Hotel Amenities Travelers Are Searching for in 2022
Hotels.com analyzed searches from the past three years to identify top hotel amenities, plus the most out of touch amenities, so far in 2022.
LEDs Now More Economical, Fluorescent Bulbs Should Be Phased Out
Compared to mercury-laced fluorescent bulbs, LEDs cost less, are widely available, and would cut greenhouse gas emissions, new study says.
Newark Schools Carry Out Award-Winning Sustainability Initiative
Improvements including solar photovoltaic arrays, updated controls, LED lighting retrofits and water conservation solutions will reduce usage by approximately 30%.
Is Hot Desking Right For Your Office?
Here are some key factors to consider for introducing this organization workplace system in your facilities.
OSHA Announces More Than $3M In Workplace Safety Grants
The U.S. Department of Labor will award $3.2 million in Susan Harwood grants for workplace safety and health training on infectious diseases, including COVID-19.
New Maryland DGS Headquarters In The Works
The renovation of a 1920s building will consolidate state's DGS employees; meanwhile, first class of department employees earned BOMI certifications.
Recycling Takes New Direction
A nationwide revamp of the recycling infrastructure led by the U.S. EPA moves downstream to facilities.
Focus On: Security
These security solutions can help you meet your facility management goals by keeping your facility secure and its occupants safe.
Far UV Light Significant Tool For Layered Disinfection In Facilities
Advances in far UV lighting can provide a solution to increased HVAC use, physical cleaning costs, and unintended consequences of increased air flow.
National Automatic Door Day Comes Knocking Again
National Automatic Door Day, observed March 19, is a lighthearted celebration of automatic doors for health, convenience, accessibility and equality.
Energy Secretary Announces Better Climate Challenge, 90 Inaugural Partners
Partners in the DOE Better Climate Challenge include IKEA, Hilton, Harley-Davidson, the Cleveland Clinic, and the State of Maryland.
GROWMARK Pollinator Garden Program In 7th Year
The IL-based ag cooperative will provide the seed and signage for the group with the winning entry to transform a park, school, or other public place into a pollinator garden.
Maximizing Drones For Roof Inspections
This article provides insight on the use of drones for roof and facade inspections, and points out key advantages and shortcomings.
Ways You Can Measure and Track Commercial Building Performance
Building performance is one of those phrases that, to the average reader, isn’t worthy of or in need of a definition. But when you’re trying to measure and track the performance of a commercial building, it’s helpful to know what to look for, measure, optimize, upgrade and repair.
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.
Focus On: Leak Detection
These leak detection solutions can help prevent wasted water and money, and keep your facility's occupants safe and healthy.
Water Management Plans For Healthcare
Failure to follow regular maintenance routines will expose owners to litigation should an occupant contract Legionnaires’ Disease.
New York Bakery Goes Net-Zero Energy
Bread Alone, a Certified Climate Neutral company, has installed a 366kW on-site solar array to power its 8,000 square foot facility in the Catskill Mountains region.
Commissioning For Facilities O&M Boost
Augment quality assurance efforts for facility equipment and operations through the services of a commissioning and energy professional.