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Lennox Iowa disaster recovery

Disaster Recovery: Lennox Celebrates New Start In Iowa

Five years ago, a devastating tornado caused major damage to the Lennox manufacturing facility in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Door

Clopay Introduces CrossingGard with ThreatProtect Doors

The security doors expand safe and secure closure solutions for emergency response in commercial buildings.
window renovation

Dunwoody College Renovation: Opening Windows To Technical Education

Tammy McGee, Vice President of Administrative Services and CFO of Dunwoody, discusses the College's comprehensive facilities plan.
Healthy Facility

Summer Cleaning: Ensuring A Healthy Facility For 2023 & Beyond

Summer is a great time to conduct an internal audit of your facility's health and safety protocols, formalize best practices, and begin preparation for the rest of the year.
OSHA Fall NEP

OSHA Is Falling For You  

OSHA has launched a new National Emphasis Program focused on preventing workplace falls.
Ericsson 5G site

Ericsson Launches Energy-Smart 5G Site In Texas

Located in Plano, the 5G site has the potential to be fully operated by solar energy, complemented by integrated Lithium-ion batteries, for up to 24-hours. 
Net Zero Goals

Capital Planning: Balancing Rising Costs With Net Zero Goals

View this free video webinar and learn how to balance the rising cost of capital projects with mandates for long-term net zero plans.
Building Energy Codes

ACEEE Awarded $9.6M To Lead Effort To Update Building Energy Codes

ACEEE will lead a national effort to implement updated building energy codes that will reduce energy costs for households and businesses while cutting climate pollution.
Climate Change Action

Climate Change Action: A Priority For The Gen Z Workforce

Nearly half (48%) of Gen Z workers in the UK would consider leaving a job that didn’t deliver on its sustainability promises.
2023 America’s Best Restroom

It’s Time To Vote For Your Favorite Public Restroom!

Between now and August 11, you can cast a ballot for your leading lavatory in the 2023 America’s Best Restroom® Contest.
Strategic Energy Management

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.
patterns

Construction Specialties Introduces New Wall Patterns

The new summer and spring wall patterns and coverings are ideal for high traffic areas throughout commercial buildings.
Facility Assessment Software

Why Does The Assessment Software You Use Matter?

Facility assessments are too important to entrust to ineffective tools. Now there’s a better way to conduct and manage your assessments.
heat wave

How Building Owners Can Optimize Their HVAC This Summer

Heat waves are putting mission-critical facilities at risk this summer, and FMs need to ensure HVAC systems are able to take the heat.
Energy Efficiency Hospitals

Beyond Energy Efficiency: Transforming Hospitals Through An Integrated Approach

By embracing energy-efficient practices, hospitals can enhance patient experiences and improve employee well-being, all while contributing to a healthier planet.
Hoom

Encore Unveils The Hoom Collection

The Hoom furniture was designed to offer a plush option for guest and lounge chairs in commercial buildings.
Sustainable Facilities

3 Energy-Efficient Strategies For Sustainable Facilities

Creating sustainable buildings via real-time visibility, water efficiency, and green roofs can lead to increased profits, employee morale, and environmental well-being.
Sensaphone

Sensaphone Unveils Water Leak Detection Sensors

The Sensaphone water leak detection sensors are designed reduce damage risk to structures, equipment, and inventory.
Washington Fires

FEMA Authorizes Funds To Fight Washington Fires

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the McEwan and Tunnel Five fires burning in Washington.
workplace experience

A Closer Look At Shifting Workforce Habits

This Q&A focuses on shifting workplace habits, motivations, and the challenges employers are facing in the return to the office.
Energy Incentives Webinar, Power Grid

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.
facility resilience

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%.