Tag: Standards
Staying Ahead Of ADA Lawsuits
Facility executives can take steps to avoid litigation and maintain accessible spaces for all by choosing the right ADA consultant.
Excel Dryer Creates Healthy, Sustainable Workplace Of The Future
Guided by the WELL Building Standard, Excel Dryer aimed to merge beauty, health, wellness and sustainability into its renewed workplace.
National Institute of Building Sciences Celebrates 50 Years
The National Institute of Building Sciences supports public and private building technology to advance the nation’s built environment.
Photovoltaic Hazard Control: How To Ensure Safety Under UL 3741
Misinterpretation of the UL 3741 Standard for Photovoltaic Hazard Control in some solutions may be putting firefighters at risk, and there are implications for the PV industry.
ERCO Lüdenscheid Unveils Quinta Recessed Spotlights
Quinta recessed spotlights use ceiling-integrated general lighting with supplementary components such as accent lighting and wall washing.
Nine New Companies Commit To Fitwel Certification
Leading insurance, real estate, financial services, and sustainability companies have committed to health at scale as Fitwel Champions, Providers, and Partners.
Health And Safety: How To Measure Impact Of Voluntary Consensus Standards
New guidance from ANSI and ULSE shows how to measure, articulate the impacts that voluntary consensus standards can have on public health and safety.
Can Strategic Energy Management Programs Drive Carbon Reduction?
ACEEE explores how SEM can support decarbonization efforts and provides strategies to broaden the scope of these programs to better meet today’s GHG emission reduction goals.
The Impact Of Smart Buildings On Facilities Management
The transformation from traditional structures to smart buildings is fundamentally reshaping the domain of facilities management.
Building Performance Standards: A Key To Reducing Emissions
ACEEE looks at the expanding role of building performance standards as a key strategy to reduce emissions from existing buildings.
National BIM Standard-US Version 4: Open For Public Comment
Three years in the making, NBIMS-US V4 will be unveiled at Building Innovation 2023 in September.
ASSP Publishes Third Edition Of Safety Professionals Handbook
The Safety Professionals Handbook has become a standard reference guide for safety professionals and students across all industries.
Continuity Insights: 5 Business Resiliency Standard Takeaways
Carol DeLatte, Exeter Finance, discusses her session topic for the 21st Annual Continuity Insights Management Conference: Business resiliency, business continuity, and disaster recovery standards.
Building Performance Standards: Raising The Bar For Sustainability
In a sustainability checklist, buildings are at the top, and federal, state and local governments are taking action. Here's how to decode and achieve compliance with new policies.
Allseating Achieves BIFMA LEVEL®3 In Seating Category
Allseating is first Canadian manufacturer to reach highest level of responsible product manufacturing across all product categories.
CRE Industry Launches World’s First Social Impact Certification
SEAM Certification, a measure of corporate real estate social sustainability, will provide guidance, resources, and certification for achieving positive social impact in the built environment.
Johnson Controls OpenBlue Earns WiredScore Accreditation
Accredited Solutions program certifies that smart, connected building products perform to latest industry standards, provide value for building owners and operators.
OSHA Expands Training Institute Education Center Network
OSHA has extended the safety and health training opportunities if offers throughout the U.S. by adding a new organization to its OTI Education Centers.
Atlanta Warehouse Is World’s First WELL Platinum/LEED Gold Pharma Project
Atlanta Warehouse is part of UCB's global inspace project, providing work environments to stimulate innovation and reimagine collaboration.
Vari Opens New DFW Global Headquarters
The office furniture company's new home is the third Fitwel-certified facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, showcasing Vari's commitment to healthy workspaces.
Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
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.