States’ Climate Efforts Need Stronger Efficiency Steps
ACEEE’s review of states and territories with laws requiring a transition to 100% clean electricity, found that only Virginia and Washington include specific efficiency targets.
Business Leaders Support Vaccination Mandate, Anticipate Challenges
Nearly two-thirds of business leaders support the vaccination mandate, but over half are concerned about ability to implement them at their companies.
AI-based IoT Technologies Enhance Construction Safety
A pilot started at a RLG construction site is evaluating the potential to prevent job site incidents and accidents for other customers.
OSHA Awards Over $11.6M In Workplace Safety, Health Grants
The Harwood Grants focus on targeted training, awareness, creation of safety programs for nonprofit organizations.
Fire Prevention Week 2021: Tips For Businesses
QBE North America provides tips to help businesses prevent fires and mitigate losses if a fire does occur.
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Celebrates New Critical Care Building
Largest expansion in Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center's history will serve the most medically complex patients.
How Quality Hand Hygiene Solutions Support Restroom Care
Carefully chosen hand hygiene solutions go beyond upholding health and safety; they can enhance the guest experience and support restroom care.
The ABCs Of Indoor Air Quality In Schools
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 50 percent of U.S. school buildings reported having issues with IAQ.
10 Ways Commercial Real Estate Can Build A Better World
The BuildUp 2030 Framework for the Transformation of Real Estate from the Institute for Market Transformation comprises 10 principles to address climate, social equity, and resilience.
EPA Announces 2021 Safer Choice Partners Of The Year
The Safer Choice program helps purchasers for facilities, such as schools and office buildings, find products that perform and are safer for human health and the environment.
GP PRO Offers No-Cost Replacements For “Devious Licks” Losses
GP PRO will replace stolen paper towel, toilet tissue, and soap dispensers at no cost to schools impacted by the "Devious Licks" challenge.
Green Seal Launches LEED-Compliant Paint Certification
Green Seal's paint certification meets LEED v4/4.1 criteria and qualifies paints and coatings for Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly badge.
Smart Lighting Offers Facilities A Data Network To Support Health, Energy Savings
New research explores how sensor-based luminaire level lighting controls (LLLC) provide facility managers insight beyond energy management goals.
OSHA Seeks Input On Whistleblower Protection Program
The U.S. Department of Labor will hold a virtual meeting to solicit public input on OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program.
Healthcare Facility Managers Prioritize IAQ, Life Safety Systems
Honeywell survey reveals remote management, predictive maintenance are key to streamlining operations and improving facility management.
Hybrid Work Challenges Building Management System Agility
Hybrid work is challenging building management system agility: edge AI and real-time analytics keep responsiveness high and energy costs low
Library System Breaks Ground On New Solar Array
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) will save a total of $5.8 million over the lifetime of its two-phase energy efficiency project.
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View this free video webinar and learn how to avoid potential pitfalls and capitalize on investments already in place with Physical Security Information Management (PSIM).
Starnet Commercial Flooring 2021 Corporate Design Awards
Now in its 23rd year, the competition highlights projects completed by Starnet contractor members in partnership with architects, designers, and Starnet-aligned manufacturers.
ULI Foundation Receives $1M Gift To Help Decarbonize Cities
A $1 million donation will support the Urban Land Institute's efforts to combat climate change by pushing cities and building owners to reduce their carbon emissions to zero.
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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