Facilities-Management
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Facilities-Management articles below.
Three Sustainable Groundskeeping Ideas
With these simple sustainable groundskeeping ideas, grounds and facilities departments can show they care about practices that are economically and environmentally viable.
Drones For Façade Inspections
The adoption of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) or drones in building and façade inspections has significant time and cost benefits.
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.
Webinar: Why Next-Level Technology Is Essential For Facility Management
Register for this free webinar and learn how next-level technology is fundamentally changing how humans interact with buildings and inside spaces.
20 Companies Around The World Join The Climate Pledge
A total of 53 companies, representing almost every sector of the economy, have now signed The Climate Pledge, committing to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Candid Discussions About Indoor Air Quality
Improving indoor air quality has become an imperative for facilities executives as they build plans for healthier, more resilient buildings.
Tech For A Safe Return To Work
Do not buy that COVID-19 technology tool until you have asked these four questions.
How Hospitality Partners Adapt, Save Energy During Pandemic
Hotels were among the first businesses hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, but travelers still need a safe place to stay. The Better Buildings team checks in.
The Time Is Now To Finally Crack The Split Incentive Barrier
The split incentive, the most common commercial lease structure, has long stood in the way of deep energy retrofits in tenant-occupied commercial space.
OSHA Issues Proposed Rule To Update Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA has issued a proposed rule to update its Hazard Communication Standard to align with the seventh revision of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.
National COSH Releases Eight-Point Agenda For Worker Safety
Group claims OSHA has been a catastrophic failure during pandemic; agenda outlines how Biden-Harris Administration can protect workers and rebuild economy.
Super Bowl LV Stadium Earns GBAC STAR Accreditation
The largest private school in Orlando, airports, convention centers, offices, hotels, and more have also earned GBAC STAR™ Accreditation this week.
John Carrillo Begins Term As Global FM Chairman
John Carrillo, CFM, IFMA Fellow, begins his two-year term as Chairman of the Global Facility Management Association’s Board of Directors.
Smart Turf Launches Antimicrobial Athletic Turf Treated With Microban
SmartTurf expands its turf offerings treated with Microban with first permanently built-in antimicrobial artificial athletic turf.
Disability Employment Toolkit For Small Businesses Available
The Northeast ADA Center toolkit features practical advice on disability employment best practices, along with expert guidance on following Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
A Workplace Divided: Employees Split Over COVID-19 Vaccine
Over 60% surveyed are fearful of the COVID-19 vaccine and 40% note they would consider leaving their organization if it required inoculation, raising issues for organizations navigating how to safely return to the office.
How To Design Circadian-effective Lighting For Schools, Hospitals
Guidance for designing circadian-effective lighting in K-12 classrooms and hospital patient rooms, while avoiding increased energy use, is now available from the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
The U.S. Capitol Invasion: Lessons In Physical Security
Facility Executive assembled a panel of security experts to explore what went wrong, and the lessons to be learned from the violence that took place at the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
New Tips Help Facilities Reduce Airborne Infectious Aerosol Exposure
The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has released new Core Recommendations for Reducing Airborne Infectious Aerosol Exposure and Communities of Faith Building Guidance.
Annual Adjustments To OSHA Civil Penalties Announced
OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations will increase from $13,494 per violation to $13,653 per violation.
DaVinci AE1932 Scissor Lift From JLG
The new 19-foot scissor lift is purpose-built for applications where stringent environmental regulations must be met.
What Will The Post-Pandemic Workplace Look Like?
Following the successful distribution of the COVID-19 vaccination, what will workplaces look like in a post-pandemic environment?
Smart Security Cameras With Mask Detection From Rhombus Systems
To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Rhombus security cameras automatically identify if individuals are not wearing face coverings.
DensDeck StormX Prime Roof Board From Georgia-Pacific
Georgia-Pacific Building Products' new premium coverboard is designed to meet FM Global’s Very Severe Hail Standard.
Energy Improvement Aims High
Retro-commissioning project at former Nestlé Company headquarters recognized by inaugural Retro Rumble.
OSHA Reminds Employers To Submit 2020 Injury And Illness Data
Employers must submit calendar year 2020 Form 300A to OSHA electronically by March 2, 2021.
Parking Lots And Tripping Hazards
Without proper maintenance, wheel stops, manhole covers, and even asphalt pose threats to pedestrians.
Safety In Manufacturing Plants During COVID-19
Effective cleaning and communication are crucial across manufacturing facilities, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only magnified the need.
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.
Prescriptive HVAC: Diagnose, Then Treat
To protect against transmission of COVID-19 and other threats, plan the steps to increase building ventilation and improve filtration.
AI Gains Traction In Commercial Buildings
Facility management increasingly sees the benefits of artificial intelligence implementation throughout building operations.
Indoor Air Quality And The Pandemic
Here is a look at risk, energy use, and carbon impacts for commercial HVAC systems.
OSHA Inspections Target Workplaces With Highest Injury, Illness Rates
The Site-Specific Targeting (SST) Directive is OSHA’s primary targeting program for non-construction establishments with 20 or more employees.
Facility Management SOLUTIONS for 2021
Take a look at these facility management products designed to advance operations & maintenance in the coming year!
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.
Facility Executive: December 2020 Issue
The Facility Executive December 2020 issue looks at the role HVAC systems play in combating COVID-19, as well as artificial intelligence, stormwater management, and more. Plus, FM Solutions for 2021.
California Tops 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
States are still adopting new energy-saving rules, but the COVID-19 pandemic is slowing overall progress, according to the annual ACEEE report.
Texas Picks Eagle Puradigm Technology To Protect Capitol Complex
State of Texas selected Eagle Disinfection Group's Puradigm Technology to protect Texas Capitol Building, Capitol Annex Buildings, and Senate and House Chambers against COVID-19.
Blue Shield Of California Achieves Carbon Neutrality
The nonprofit health plan has integrated environmental sustainability as part of its public health strategy; latest milestone equates to taking 6,300 cars off the road each year.
Industrial Packaging First In U.S. To Achieve Pandemic Prepared Certification
AIB International’s Pandemic Prepared Certification is the first certification created specifically for the food and beverage supply chain.
