2024 February
For many facilities, access control is focused on points of entry into a building. However, in healthcare settings, it is often necessary to safeguard sensitive materials like patient records, medical supplies and pharmaceuticals or to control and monitor admittance into a wide range of areas.
2024 February
Water heater use tends to increase during the colder months, increasing stress and wear and tear on equipment. During the winter season, it’s especially important that facilities managers are prepared for the risks of equipment failure and take the proper steps to mitigate the risk in advance.
2024 January
Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity, with more models becoming available and improved technology increasing range; there are now over 160,00 public EV charging ports in the U.S. Adoption is accelerating rapidly, and there are many reasons to start working toward the EV charging transition at your facility.
2024 January
Are you contemplating a restroom revamp for your facility? Creating an environment that not only looks good but also seamlessly integrates user-friendly elements can be a complex undertaking. When it comes to updating restrooms, the challenge lies in marrying aesthetics with practicality.
2024 January
As temperatures drop during the winter, the last thing you want is for your property’s plumbing system to freeze and potentially cause extensive damage. Without anti-freeze, residual moisture in plumbing systems can freeze and expand, causing cracks in the pipes, joints, or other fittings in a heating system.
2023 December
Local Law 97 (LL97), which requires NYC buildings over 25,000 sq.ft. to significantly reduce their carbon emissions, will notably impact higher education campuses in NYC starting next year. There are potential costs to address these requirements and significant fines for noncompliance.
2023 December
Amidst the global emphasis on reducing energy consumption and mitigating environmental impact, Facilities Management Sustainability (FMS) has risen as a crucial element in organizational strategy. However, the journey to enhance the sustainability of your buildings and facilities may pose notable challenges.
2023 December
In the aftermath of a disaster, business owners are understandably laser focused on one thing: getting back to normal. Unfortunately, few business owners know the best way to make that happen, and the restoration and recovery process can take more than time: the journey is typically paved with challenges.
2023 November
The Olympics and Paralympics are celebrated worldwide every two years, bringing millions of people together to admire the world’s best athletes and learn about the countries that host the Games. But alongside the celebrations of the Olympics are their environmental impact, which is becoming a point of contention.
2023 November
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is the increased awareness of maintaining proper hand hygiene. But do recommended hygiene efforts go far enough? It turns out the gaping hole in the equation is the cleaning and disinfection of the myriad of personal items we handle with our hands every day.