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Cintas School Custodian 2022

Honoring School Custodians: It’s Time To Cast Your Vote!

Cintas has revealed the 10 finalists in its nationwide 2022 Custodian of the Year contest. Read their stories and vote for your favorite by April 15.
ENERGY STAR Certified Manufacturing Plants

EPA Names 2021’s Most Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants

The 93 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned ENERGY STAR certification in 2021 prevented more than 5 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
workplace safety in America

Employees Say Workplace Safety Is More Important Than Ever

Workplace safety in America isn't all about Covid-19: A new study finds workers still worry about emergencies like cyberattacks, severe weather, significant outages, and workplace violence.
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Harley-Davidson Museum Announces Plans to Reshape Its Campus

With travel and tourism set to come roaring back, the Harley-Davidson Museum has announced plans to enrich the campus-wide experiences at the crossroads of 6th & Canal in Milwaukee, Wis. – both for riders and non-riders alike.

PRIDE Industries Enjoys Continued Partnership With VSP Global

Instrumental in VSP reaching LEED Platinum status was PRIDE Industries’ custodial process, which involves using its branded, EPA-recognized products and procedures.
Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems

DOE Seeks Input On Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

Solar building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems offer other ways to site solar technologies on buildings, such as integrating solar modules into a roof or building facade.

Solar Energy Program Helps Arizona Pets In Need

SRP Solar for Nonprofits program awards free solar energy system to Arizona Humane Society Nina Mason Pulliam South Mountain Campus.
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Public Restrooms: Top 5 Ways COVID-19 Changed Americans’ Standards

Survey identifies key COVID impacts on how Americans view public restrooms, and the establishments that provide them.
occupants expectations

Watch Our “Workplace 2022: Shaping The Future Of Your Facility” Webinar

In this free video webinar, ABM’s building and facility experts share strategies for exceeding occupants’ higher expectations of today’s workplaces.
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Keep Cold Winds at Bay: Eliminating Drafts and Cool Air in Heated Spaces

For help with eliminating drafts, facilities should consider fan-forced wall heaters that provide continuous comfort through optimized airflow.
hybrid work

Career Conundrum: Hybrid Vs. In-Person Work

A new survey reveals a third of employees prefer a hybrid work environment, but many feel in-person work is better for career advancement.
Cuisine Solutions

San Antonio Sous Vide Processing Facility Earns LEED Certification

Cuisine Solutions Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of sous vide foods, has received their LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for their processing facility located in San Antonio, TX.
risk assessment

9 Benefits Of Risk Assessment For Facilities

With shifting and simultaneous threats in the landscape, facilities professionals benefit from a fresh look at sites and surroundings.
poor indoor air quality

Poor IAQ Makes People Anxious

Nearly three-quarters of North Americans feel anxious when entering public spaces with poor indoor air quality, according to new research.
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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

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 Board of Education

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%.
hot desking

Is Hot Desking Right For Your Office?

Here are some key factors to consider for introducing this organization workplace system in your facilities.
Workplace Training Grants

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.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

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.
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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).

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.