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Sensor Creep: The Overlooked Problem Over-Conditioning Your Office

A sensor creep occurs when the reading on a temperature sensor is outside of standard accuracy requirements.
Location Geofencing Technology, Workplace Safety

NSC Promotes Location Geofencing Technology For Workplace Safety

From increasing active worksite visibility to alerting workers of potential hazards, NSC Work to Zero white paper outlines how adopting location geofencing can prevent injuries and save lives.
Advanced Load Management Technology, Legrand

EV Charging: What Is Advanced Load Management Technology?

Advanced load management technology is a bridge between increasing demand for EV charging and the capacity limitations of existing electrical infrastructure.
healthcare facilities

Increasing Healthcare Accessibility Through Commercial Conversions

There are several key areas to consider before diving into an adaptive reuse project to transform former retail and commercial spaces into outpatient healthcare facilities.
Hybrid work

Survey Says: Hybrid Work Is Here To Stay

Hybrid work is now the world's most common workstyle, making workplace planning and management more complex than ever, according to a new JLL report.
Grange Insurance

Grange Insurance HQ Earns LEED Gold

Sustainability efforts at Grange Insurance Company's Columbus, Ohio headquarters focus on site development, water, energy, material selection, and indoor environmental quality.
job satisfaction

Has The Great Resignation Become A Great Regret?

Workers who changed jobs during COVID are now regretting it, suggests a new survey from The Conference Board. Plus, find out which work style is tops with employees.
AI weapons detection

Modernizing Threat Detection: The Shift To AI Advanced Security Solutions

Advancements in AI weapons detection systems can offer facilities cost efficiency, accuracy, streamlined entry procedures, and a discreet and non-intrusive experience.
Critical Incident Mapping

Critical Incident Mapping Laws For Schools Launched In 11 States

Thanks to a national bipartisan initiative, 11 states have passed common sense laws or initiatives to enable swift, effective emergency response in schools; other states set to follow their lead.
Mission Possible, 2024 Building Safety Month

Mission Possible In May: Kicking Off Building Safety Month

The theme this year is "Mission Possible." This week's focus is on learning how building safety affects us all and how you can help your community.
High School Custodian

Minnesota High School Custodian Wins 2024 Custodian Of The Year

Bob Galewski, custodian at Wabasha-Kellogg High School, earned the most votes in this year's Cintas Custodian of the Year Contest.
2024 LEED for Cities Leadership Program

USGBC Names 2024 LEED For Cities Leadership Program Cohort

Local governments from 12 cities across the U.S. will strengthen sustainability, resilience, human health, and social equity outcomes within their communities.
Workplace Challenges

Security, New Technologies Are Top Workplace Challenges

Physical workplaces are making a comeback, with nearly all organizations encouraging or mandating on-site work to some degree, finds Envoy research.

Choose The Right On-Site Solar Contract For Your Facility

Partnering with a provider well-versed in the latest solar advancements ensures your investment aligns with efficiency and sustainability standards.
Sports Arena, Arena of the Future Innovation Challenge at State Farm Arena

Students Help Imagine Automated, Sustainable Sports Arena Of The Future

Atlanta Hawks and Honeywell name the winners of their inaugural Arena of the Future Innovation Challenge at State Farm Arena.

6 Strategies To Prevent And Resolve Mold In Your Facility

Facility managers must recognize the warning signs of a toxic mold contamination and implement a viable solution for the safety and health of building occupants and visitors.
Stormwater, Clean Water Act

It’s Raining Stormwater NOVs in California

For many California industrial facilities, above average rainfall brought 60-day notices of violation from private enforcers threatening to file federal Clean Water Act complaints.

Medical Arts Pavilion Models Future Of Healthcare Architecture

By embracing visually-stimulating aesthetics and biophilic elements without sacrificing durability and systems efficiency, the Toby and Leon Cooperman Medical Arts Pavilion exemplifies healthcare architecture and design standards.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?

View this free video webinar and learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Energy Benchmarking

Energy Benchmarking: Closing In On Net Zero

How organizations can use energy management software solutions to get closer to their net zero goals.
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%.