Tag: Coronavirus

Data Center Trends

Data Center Trends To Watch In 2021

Uptime Institute has identified factors expected to impact data center facilities management this year and in the future.
green building

USGBC Releases 2021 Green Building Community Survey Results

This year’s survey was focused on COVID-19 recovery and how the green building industry can thrive post-pandemic — with health, equity, and green building access cited as key factors for building re-entry.
finance industry whistleblowers

OSHA To Solicit Public Input On Whistleblower Program

The May 19 teleconference meeting will be the seventh in a series of meetings on how OSHA can improve its whistleblower program.
Healthy Buildings

Iconic LA Building First To Earn UL Healthy Building Indoor Air, Water Verification

FourFortyFour South Flower is the first building in the world to earn the UL Verified Healthy Buildings Mark for Indoor Air and Water.
Return To The Workplace

Did You Miss Our “Healthcare Best Practices For A Safe Return To The Workplace”...

View this free video webinar and learn the policies and procedures various companies have used since the start of the pandemic to keep their employees safe.
public restrooms

Americans Still Use Public Restrooms, Want Touchless Fixtures

Half the U.S. population continued to use public restrooms throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; 84% believe it’s important to have touchless fixtures, finds Bradley Corp. national survey.
real estate

Maintaining The Value Of Your Real Estate In The Post-Pandemic World

Smart, connected technologies and advisory services help owners and operators meet the challenges of the "new normal" of today and tomorrow by ensuring occupant well-being, simplifying space management, and offering a more engaging experience, while facility teams remotely manage building systems for greater efficiency and reliability.
cleaning and disinfecting

GBAC Responds To Updated COVID-19 Cleaning, Disinfecting Guidelines

The Global Biorisk Advisory Council's response addresses newly revised CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting for SARS-CoV-2.
ASHRAE

ASHRAE, CDC Released Updated COVID-19 Guidance This Week

The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force updated its airborne transmission guidance on the virus. And, CDC provided an update on surface transmission for community environments.

GBAC STAR Certifies First Salon To The Program For Cleaning, Disinfection Protocols

A division of ISSA, the Global Biorisk Advisory Council recently certified Honolulu's Salon Blanc, New England's Gillette Stadium, and other facilities across the U.S.
air cleaning

Boston Air Solutions NPBI Air Cleaning Technology

Boston Air Solutions set to provide safer, cleaner indoor air quality through needlepoint bipolar ionization and real-time monitoring.
return to the office

1 In 3 Workers May Quit If Made To Return To The Office Full...

New research from Robert Half shows employees' ideal work environment and feelings about returning to the office full time.
Ricoh Return to Work Security Services

Ricoh Unveils Return To Work Security Services

RICOH Return to Work Security Services help organizations get back to physical workspaces with proper safety and security measures in place.
ABM disinfection, cleaning

Facility Leaders Plan To Maintain Or Increase Protocols For Next Phase Of Pandemic

In new surveys, facility executives shared their plans to maintain or boost current protocols for disinfection, cleaning, and moving forward.
hybrid office

Spacewell Releases New App For Hybrid Office

The app from this provider of workplace software uses live sensor data to help employees navigate conditions in the hybrid office.
Parking Lot Maintenance

Four Most Common Parking Lot Maintenance Missteps

Before you begin your next asphalt repair or sealcoating project, save yourself valuable time and resources by avoiding these common maintenance mistakes.
New Orleans

In 2020, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Focused On Green Efforts

With COVID-19 cancelling events, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) took advantage of the downtime.
food service

Food Service Strategies To Enhance Return To Work

Across workplaces, cafeterias and pantry amenities might expand in size even as areas devoted to workstations shrink.
infection control

UL, SafeTraces Launch Program To Help K-12 Schools Reopen Safely

Indoor air quality, ventilation and filtration verification, and infection control program helps enhance student, teacher, and staff safety.
UL verified

The Music Center In Los Angeles Recognized For IAQ Upgrades

The complex is the first performing arts organization to earn the UL Verified Healthy Buildings Mark for Indoor Air Quality.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?

View this free video webinar and learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

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.