COVID-19 Lessons Learned In Senior Living
Trilogy Health Services, owner and operator of more than 110 senior living communities, shares lessons learned from its pandemic experience.
Investing Into Health Care Infrastructure
A sector burdened by deferred facilities maintenance faces more challenges amid COVID-19.
A Look At Energy Benchmarking Options
For organizations that want sustained improvement in energy performance—and sustained cost savings—EPA recommends energy benchmarking as a first step.
ADA Design Feature: Accessibility And Facilities
Finding ways to make a direct difference in the world can be a challenge, but the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) puts it within reach of every facility manager.
Sprinkler Systems And Freezing Weather
Proper maintenance and using available equipment can help facility management prevent flooding caused by frozen auxiliary drains.
Trends In Lighting Controls
A recent study examines current costs to install luminaire level lighting controls in facilities.
Higher Education Facilities: COVID-19 On Campus, One Year Later
The efficacy of higher education facilities services remains in the spotlight, while budgets tighten.
A Look Back At 2020
Over the past year, facility management played a major role in keeping people safe from COVID-19. Here are the lessons learned, challenges, and achievements.
Looking To Reorganize Your Janitorial Closet?
These five tips will help create an efficient and organized janitorial closet so that custodial services can perform at peak levels.
New Office For Facility Executive
Group C Media, Inc. has moved to a new office designed for productivity now, and in the future.
Exterior Lighting Retrofits
Five considerations to help maintain safe light levels, meet energy efficiency codes, and reduce costs when retrofitting your exterior lighting system.
Parking Lots And Tripping Hazards
Without proper maintenance, wheel stops, manhole covers, and even asphalt pose threats to pedestrians.
Site Management Feature: Floodplain Models And Facilities
The nation’s floodplains are expected to grow by 45% by the end of this century: Work to reduce risk from floods by reassessing the conditions around building sites.
Indoor Air Quality: Mitigate Risk Of Aerosol Spread
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.
Second Act For Office Furniture
Develop a reuse plan for workplace furnishings to reduce environmental impact.
Green Cleaning For Safety
New guidelines from USGBC focus on facilities reopening safely while preserving sustainability efforts.
Designing For Wayfinding
Guiding facility occupants helps to provide both comfort and safety.
The Way Forward With WELL Certification
The new WELL Health-Safety Rating expands on IWBI focus for healthy facilities.
Green Buildings, Safety First
Four new pilot credits in the LEED rating system include a focus on surface cleaning and indoor air quality.
Five Tips For Hygienic Restrooms
Public spaces are scrutinized more than ever for cleanliness, and commercial restrooms are a big focus.