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Bring Down the Noise in Exposed Structures with Armstrong Ceiling Solutions’ FELTWORKS

07/24/2020

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions’ FELTWORKS can help manage acoustics in exposed structure spaces through its many easy-to-install design options.

3 Ways to Stay Safe Around Electrical Equipment

07/20/2020

Safety is a part of every job, but it is especially important when working with or around potentially energized electrical equipment. Here’s how to stay safe.

Are Buildings Bouncing Back?

07/20/2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, buildings are beginning to reopen.

Is Your Location Adopting Building Energy Performance Standards? Here’s What to Do

07/13/2020

Building energy performance standards are policy commitments to increase building safety, resilience and energy efficiency.

New eHandbook Offers Strategies for Reopening Offices Post-COVID-19

07/13/2020

Offices are slowly beginning to reopen and the need to do so safely to protect occupants has never been more paramount, which is why we’ve put together this eBook on best practices for reopening corporate spaces following COVID-19.

3 Ways to Know It’s Time for Elevator Maintenance

07/10/2020

Elevator maintenance is usually handled by technicians, but these three early indicators of problems can be tracked by facilities managers.

What Do Healthy Buildings Look Like Post-COVID? (BOMA 2020)

07/10/2020

As the 2020 Virtual BOMA International Conference & Expo drew to a close on Thursday, one of the final educational sessions for the day focused on a topic that every building owner and facility manager is faced with today: healthy buildings.

Industrial Real Estate Outlook Post-Pandemic is Strong, Thanks to Ecommerce (BOMA 2020)

07/10/2020

One of the biggest factors altering industrial real estate has been the prevalence of e-commerce, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, according to James Breeze, senior director and global head of industrial and logistics research for CBRE.

Successful Workforce Development Initiatives Include Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Factors (BOMA 2020)

07/10/2020

Discussing strategies on how to replace the baby boomer generation as they enter retirement has been a hot topic at the 2020 Virtual BOMA International Conference & Expo.

Are You Ready for 5G? (BOMA 2020)

07/10/2020

A good connection for devices—phones, computers, sensors, and equipment—is critical in buildings. It’s becoming increasingly important as more and more devices join the network.

Measuring and Creating Happiness in the Workplace (BOMA 2020)

07/09/2020

Panelists discussed how the workplace is evolving, especially during a global pandemic, and how happiness plays a role in the built environment during the recent session “Happiness by Design and the Evolving Workplace” at the 2020 Virtual BOMA International Conference & Expo.

Study Reveals How Pandemic Is Influencing Tenants’ Attitudes About the Workplace

07/09/2020

The million-dollar question that people in the commercial buildings industry have been asking in light of the COVID-19 pandemic is: how will this reshape or affect the need for office space moving forward? It’s a critical question that the team at Brightline Strategies answered at the 2020 BOMA International Conference & Expo on Wednesday during their educational session, “Data Insights: The Impact of COVID-19 on Commercial Office Tenants.”

How Commercial Real Estate Will Change in a Post-Pandemic World (BOMA 2020)

07/09/2020

What will commercial real estate look like post-pandemic? This question kicked off the 2020 Virtual BOMA International Conference & Expo session titled “Post-Pandemic Outlook for Commercial Real Estate.”

Energy-Efficient and Green Strategies to Increase Value of Class B/C Buildings (BOMA 2020)

07/09/2020

There are many market drivers motivating class B/C owners to take action to create more energy-efficient, green buildings. They include cost savings, policy requirements, tenants and repositioning a building to a next level class. Learn more.

Session Explores Bridge Between Physical and Virtual Workplace (BOMA 2020)

07/08/2020

Kadonoff delivered a forward-thinking presentation titled “Hybrid Virtual/Physical Workspaces for Enterprise Collaboration” at the 2020 BOMA International Conference & Expo Tuesday.

How Will We Replace the Baby Boomer FMs Set to Retire? (BOMA 2020)

07/08/2020

One of the biggest issues faced today by the facility management (FM) industry is filling what’s known as the “experience gap.” In the session “Facility Management: Filling the Experience Gap” at the 2020 Virtual BOMA International Conference & Expo, panelists discussed the impending exodus of 25 percent of the FM workforce that is eligible to retire soon and how to replace that invaluable experience leaving with them.

A Closer Look at the GBAC STAR Accreditation

07/08/2020

Major hotels, convention centers and even cities have committed to earning the GBAC STAR accreditation. Read more to see who has committed.

Fil Doux Textiles’ New Moody Blues Collection Features Pro-Tech Plus Protection

07/07/2020

Fil Doux Textiles newest Otratex collection, Moody Blues, is the first to be treated with Pro-Tech Plus, an earth-friendly, water-based coating that extends the life of the product.

Light Paints the Space at Ketra’s New Austin Headquarters

07/03/2020

LED lighting manufacturer Ketra opened the doors to its contemporary, inviting new headquarters in Austin, TX, where innovative lighting controls give it a step above the rest. 

Pandemic Tests Resiliency of Buildings and Business Continuity Plans

07/01/2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has exposed weaknesses in many facility preparedness plans. Now is the time to insulate your building from the next crisis.