Mary Ellen McCandless
Facility Executive is your one-stop source for information on quality operation, design and maintenance of facilities. Facility Executive offers a shared community of facility management experts who explore and analyze issues that affect your facility and its environment.
Breaking News: 10 Dead, Shooter In Custody In Umpqua Community College Shooting
Reports from CNN indicate 10 people were killed and more than 20 have been injured in a shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon today.
Is Your Facility Prepared For A Natural Disaster?
Cintas offers five preparation tips to help your business “weather the storm” and bounce back in a timely manner.
National Coffee Day: Tasks Employees Can’t Tackle Before Their First Cup
Nearly half of American workers consume at least three cups of coffee each day, and 37 percent say they can’t even get dressed for work without their first cup, according to a Staples survey.
Friday Funny: Scariest Haunted Houses and Attractions of 2015
The creepiest, scariest, most disgusting things imaginable earned these attractions a spot on HauntedHouses.com’s 2015 List of Top 13 Haunted Houses in America.
Infographic: Cooling Tower Water Treatments Save Resources
An infographic from Dow Water & Process Solutions shows how advanced treatment technologies can help save costs and reduce water usage in cooling towers.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces Awards of Excellence Winners
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities has announced the eight winners of its 2015 Awards of Excellence.
4,679 Workers Died On The Job In 2014
The rate of fatal work injuries in 2014 was 3.3 per 100,000 full-time workers, the same as the final rate for 2013, according to preliminary results from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How Common Is Workplace Bullying?
About 1 in 3 (35 percent) workers surveyed admitted they've had an office bully, according to recent research from staffing firm OfficeTeam.
Question Of The Week: Who Should Manage Our Onsite Cafeteria?
Facility manager wants to know if it's best to manage his company's onsite cafeteria in-house, or hire a third party.
Friday Funny: Free Snacks Make For Happy Workers
Among employees whose offices provide free snacks or beverages, most of those who say their office cupboards and fridge are always nicely stocked report being extremely or very happy with their current job.
Did You Miss The “What You Haven’t Heard About LED Upgrades – But Should!”...
This webinar video features a lively discussion on important but often overlooked considerations regarding LED upgrades.
IFMA Announces World Workplace Keynote Speakers
Two inspirational speakers will open and close IFMA's flagship annual event, the World Workplace Conference and Expo held in Denver, Colorado, USA, Oct. 7-9, 2015.
Survey: Women Outdo Men in Workplace Hand Hygiene
Women outperform men when it comes to hand hygiene in the workplace: Almost half of men report seeing others exit their workplace restroom without washing up, according to the 2015 Healthy Hand Washing Survey.
Friday Funny: Sprayable Chocolate? Survey Says “YES!”
A survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults found that two-thirds would use some type of food and household product if it were available as an aerosol: chocolate was the most popular food item.
LEED Updates Impact This Winter’s De-icers
As of January 2015, LEED has redefined the requirements for LEED-compliant de-icers.
The Carpet and Rug Institute Unveils Changes to Carpet Installation Standards
Industry-led updates to The Carpet and Rug Institute’s 104/105 Carpet Installation Standards focus on proper planning and preparation.
Question Of The Week: Weekly Sprinkler Tests
Facility manager wants to know if his distribution center's weekly sprinkler tests are a one- or two-person job.
Friday Funny: Zeus, The Golf Ball Gobbler
Winners of the annual "They Ate What?!" X-Ray Vet Contest are revealed, including a doberman who ate 26 golf balls and lived to play another round.
Four Tips for Avoiding Communications Down Time
A recent survey by Fonality found that nearly half of businesses don't have the business communication tools employees need to stay productive when the office is closed.
New Report Addresses Cleaning to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections
Environmental cleaning to prevent healthcare-associated infections and future research needs in this area are the focus of a new report, “Environmental Cleaning for the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections.”
Learn How To Capture Energy Incentives And Strengthen The Power Grid
Join us for this free webinar and learn how to to open new revenue streams, reduce energy costs, and advance sustainability goals at your facility with virtually no disruption to productivity.
Watch This: The Role Of Facilities Management In Handling Emergencies And Maintenance
This video webinar provides actionable strategies to safeguard your assets, protect lives, and ensure operational continuity.
[VIDEO] Job Order Contracting: Accelerating the Projects that Matter
This proven single-solicitation process accelerates project delivery while satisfying local bidding requirements. Learn all about Gordian’s JOC solutions .
Infrastructure Upgrades For Energy And Labor Savings: Scaling For Growth
How Arway Linen and Uniform is reducing water and energy consumption by 51%.