Components Of Green Cleaning
Still evolving, the green cleaning approach to facility maintenance has been part of the discourse for more than 20 years.
Space Planning Strategies
Efficient facility layout and utilization help to deliver cost savings and occupant productivity. Would pursuing “Standards as a Service” promote these goals?
3100 Machine Room-Less Traction Elevator By Schindler
The new cost-effective machine room-less traction elevator is optimized for 2-3 story buildings in the U.S.
Question Of The Week: Is Your LED Retrofit Safe?
UL1598C certification provides building owners and managers a safety standard when considering LED Retrofit.
Kent State Opens First Gluten-Free University Dining Hall
Sodexo, the food service provider at Kent State University, helped design and will manage the first entirely certified gluten-free university dining hall in the country.
Friday Funny: Got A Radical Restroom?
You almost missed your chance: today is the last day to nominate your favorite potty for America’s Best Restroom.
Microsoft HoloLens From thyssenkrupp
thyssenkrupp’s latest technology will support elevator technicians prior to and on the job site, significantly reducing service intervention times.
Managing PCB Chemicals In The Built Environment
Polychlorinated biphenyls are a mixture of individual chemicals broadly used — and in numerous areas of facilities — until banned in the late 1970s.
Humanscale Earns Living Product Challenge Certification
The company is recognized for sustainable manufacturing practices for its ergonomic Float height-adjustable table and Diffrient Smart task chair.
G2/ECOS Flushometer Line From Sloan
Sloan has has redesigned its current G2/ECOS line of battery-operated flushometers.
Workplace Needs: One Size Does Not Fit All
Staples Business Advantage 2016 Workplace Index reveals generational preferences in the office and how employers can improve happiness and productivity.
The Well Living Lab Announces First Alliance Members
The Well Living Lab leverages and expands upon the principles of the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL), which focuses on seven concepts relevant to indoor health—air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind.
Cintas Active Scraper Floor Mat
Part of Cintas' High Performance Series, the floor mat's active blades scrape off grime; capture three times more dirt and debris.
PURELL Surface Disinfecting And Sanitizing Products
Featuring EPA's Design for the Environment (DfE) Certification, these products feature quick overall disinfection times for bacteria and viruses.
Smart Buildings: It’s Still About The People Inside
In this age of data collection, measuring occupants’ response to the smart building is as important as the information on the facility's operational performance.
Productivity, And The Power Of Place
To boost employee engagement, facility executives focus on creating spaces that accommodate physical, cognitive, and emotional demands.
FreeStyle-155 Wall Mount Gas-Fired Boiler From Williamson
Williamson has introduced the new FreeStyle® 155k Btuh input Wall Mount Gas-Fired Condensing Boiler.
DRVH LED Retrofit Kit For HID Commercial Downlights
The ENERGY STAR® certified Retrofit Kit from Terralux upgrades vertically mounted CFL or HID to energy efficient LED.
Boston Consulting Firm Invests In New HQ Space
Within the same building, Charles River Associates moved from a 30 year old space to one that supports 21st century work processes and technology.
SIF Partners With Tuntex Carpet
Summit International Flooring will bring Tuntex Carpet’s dedication to sustainability and green products, along with a plethora of designs, to the U.S. market.