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.
Versteel Launches Five New Products To Support Healthy Space
Designed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Versteel’s Healthy Spaces range of customizable products help reimagine how we work, learn, and live.
Cybersecurity And Facilities Systems
Systematic assessment of OT/IoT infrastructure identifies vulnerabilities that impact not only facilities, but the organization as a whole.
Pest Management Tips For Lodging Facilities
Take proactive measures to prevent pest infestations before these gain a foothold.
Guide For Use Of Facial Recognition Technology Released
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released its new policy principles guiding the development and deployment of facial recognition technology.
Welcome Back: The New Hotel Stay
Returning joy to the hotel guest experience can be achieved with a variety of design elements.
The New Normal For Hospitality
Hospitality facilities are busy incorporating COVID-19 protocols to welcome back guests with safety and comfort.
Eight Questions To Ask Before You Choose A Disinfection Provider
Outsourcing is a strategic win during COVID-19 (but only if you choose a reputable provider).
New Industrial High Temperature Control Dampers From Greenheck
A variety of optional features make models HCD-324 and HCD-524 extremely versatile allowing the dampers to be tailored to the application.
Powerhouse To Offer Allied BioScience’s SurfaceWise2
Powerhouse is adding SurfaceWise®2, which removes pathogens from surfaces for months with a single application, to its suite of COVID-19 response services.
A Pandemic At Work: Employee Anxiety And Return To Work Demands
A new report from Udemy provides a look at the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on American workers and the workplace.
COVID-19 Protective Barriers From United Industries UltraBoard
Featuring an all-plastic foam board frame with rigid film windows, UltraBoard's protective barriers offer a cost-effective approach to prevention.
iLobby FeverCheck Discreetly Scans Elevated Body Temperatures
From corporate offices to manufacturing plants, iLobby FeverCheck identifies individuals who pose potential health risks to your facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Has The COVID-19 Pandemic Changed The Future Of Work?
A new Cisco report uncovers forward-looking lessons for leaders navigating return-to-office strategies.
ASHRAE Provides Updated Reopening Guide For Schools, Universities
New guidance on the operation of HVAC systems helps mitigate the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 as schools prepare to reopen for the fall academic year.
OU To Install Microbe-Fighting Devices In Residence Hall Rooms
The University of Oklahoma will install 2,300 antimicrobial devices in residence hall towers on its Norman campus in an effort to provide students the cleanest possible campus living environment.
Kaon Interactive Offers Free COVID-19 Space Planning Tool
The free, interactive tool for COVID-19 space planning uses 3D technology to visualize floorplan configurations and safe distancing guidelines.
Which Face Masks Reduce Transmission Of COVID-19 Most Effectively?
Using flow visualization, FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers qualitatively tested commonly-used facemasks and social distancing.
Should Your Facility Implement Fever Screening?
Fever screening can help, but it is not the panacea to mitigate the spread of infectious disease. Research highlights potential benefits and risks.
Five Key Considerations For Remote Video Inspection Programs
New infographic from NFPA highlights Remote Video Inspection steps as authorities open buildings and tackle inspection, testing, and maintenance.
Five Changes On The Horizon For Parking Facilities
Look beyond the short-term impact of COVID-19 on parking management.
Healthcare Facilities Design After COVID-19
Healthcare facilities designers have a leading role in creating safer spaces in a post-COVID-19 world. Here are five areas of focus to address when rethinking facility layout.
Construction Data For Facilities Of The Future
A sound information architecture (IA) strategy is key to realizing the potential of available technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).
IFMA, Denver Launch Facility Management Talent Development Program
With over 1,300 openings in facility management in the metro area, IFMA Foundation, the IFMA Denver Chapter, and Denver Economic Development and Opportunity are collaborating to fill the looming talent gap.
The Truth About Building Inspections And Compliance (Plus A Free eBook)
[FREE EBOOK] Read the basics of building inspections and why they’re a necessary part of running a successful business. Inside, you’ll find the action items and tools you’ll need to ensure a constant state of compliance.
Alabama Automakers Adopt COVID-19 Safety Measures
In Alabama, automakers have been ramping up production following the COVID-19 outbreak, with strict new protocols in place to prevent the spread of the virus.
USGBC Emergency Pilot Credit Addresses Green Cleaning And COVID-19
USGBC has introduced a new pilot credit in the LEED green building rating system to support facilities as they work to respond to COVID-19 through sustainable, healthy practices.
Six Social Distancing Tips To Keep Employees Safe At Work
OSHA has issued an alert listing steps employers can follow to implement social distancing in the workplace and help protect workers from exposure to COVID-19.
New Safe Distance Flooring Line Helps Businesses Re-Open
Safe Distance Flooring™ is a simple-to-install, semi-permanent way to encourage safe distancing behaviors by customers and workers, while delivering more comforting shopping experiences.
Perdue Farms Shares CDC Report Following Virginia Facility Tours
Perdue Farms recently gave the CDC a tour of its Accomac, VA poultry processing facility to share the safety measures the company implemented to protect its workers from COVID-19.
Cleaning Industry Research Institute Issues Guidance For COVID-19 Decontamination
The technical document outlines best practices for COVID-19 decontamination, including cleaning, disinfection, worker safety, and post cleaning measurement.
OSHA Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies For Coronavirus
As states begin reopening their economies, OSHA has issued two revised enforcement policies to ensure employers are taking action to protect their employees.
Did You Miss Our “Apps And APIs” Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn how this current technology can transform facilities information, driving unprecedented efficiency and productivity in the facilities management space.
World FM Day 2020: Celebrating Our Environment
Now more than ever, it’s important to acknowledge and thank those who keep facilities healthy and safe for occupants.
Hilton Defines New Standard Of Hotel Cleanliness
Working with RB/Lysol and Mayo Clinic, starting next month Hilton will elevate hygiene practices from check-in to check-out.
MPS Launches Sentry Health Kiosk To Reduce COVID-19 Spread
The health safety kiosk ensures body temperature and hand sanitization compliance with controlled entry and optional mask monitoring.
Workplace COVID-19 Prevention Poster Now Available In 13 Languages
In addition to English and Spanish, OSHA offers “Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus” poster in 11 more languages.
COVID-19 Special Feature: HVAC Filtration And COVID-19
Although there are still unknowns, here are ways air filtration may help clear the air in facilities.
Four Ways To Keep Your Workplace Protected During A Global Health Emergency
Learn four ways HID® Global customers are using HID SAFE™ Visitor Management to minimize infection risks.
Networked Lighting Controls: Realize The Savings
Beyond energy savings, connected lighting is a pathway to intelligent use of space and better building diagnostics.
Facility Executive: April 2020 Issue
The April 2020 issue features HVAC and COVID-19, anti-drone technology, lighting trends, and more. Plus, our annual Readers' Choice Awards.
