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In 2020, indoor air quality became front and center for buildings as CDC and ASHRAE stated that COVID-19 viral particles are likely spread not only through droplets but also via aerosols.

To achieve optimal performance, buildings need to respond to how people perform inside them.

Take the time to walk through your facility and find out where the potential for slips and falls may have increased as a result of COVID-19.

Here are five practical areas for consideration to ensure that people with disabilities in your facility are respected, included in the planning process, and provided the required and appropriate safeguards.

Plan, quantify, reinforce—a strategy for keeping people moving in densely occupied spaces.

Network audio solutions can be a critical element of facility security and safety systems.

In looking at your Safely Back to Work strategy, it may help to break the challenges into three stages: Now, next, then.

There is a plethora of resources that facility executives can access to prepare their buildings for occupancy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uptime Institute has identified factors impacting data centers for this year and beyond.

To enhance visual comfort for building occupants, evaluate color rendering of LED lighting choices.

Beyond energy savings, connected lighting is a pathway to intelligent use of space and better building diagnostics.

Building or improving these outdoor spaces requires attention to safety and performance.

Examine facilities inside and out when investigating building envelope intrusions.

These types of systems help facilities balance water and energy usage goals and demands.

Work toward optimizing HVAC systems by implementing these practical solutions.

Facility professionals have the power to further the circular economy, and options are growing to discover new choices for office furniture and more.

The road to a more sustainable future for building materials and products is multi-faceted.

Focused on human health and wellness in the built environment, WELL concepts support sustainable cleaning programs.

Whether for new construction or renovation, early recognition of five key aspects is important.

Here is a look at common issues facing facility executives when it comes to building security.