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Inside WELL's New Health-Safety Rating

10/22/2020

What is the new WELL Health-Safety Rating and why are organizations like the New York Yankees earning it? Rachel Gutter, president of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), joins BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to explore why the new rating resonates with facilities professionals in the age of COVID-19.

Increased Risk of Legionnaires’ Disease as Buildings Reopen from COVID-19

10/22/2020

Help prevent Legionella bacteria in building water systems and Legionnaires’ disease during the COVID-19 pandemic with this new ACC-sponsored booklet, which also promotes the safe reoccupation of buildings

What Happens to Building Knowledge When Facility Managers Leave?

10/02/2020

Retirements and COVID-19-related furloughs are weighing heavy on facilities departments across the country. Is your department prepared to pass on knowledge when someone leaves?

Understanding COVID-19 Impacts on Security Staff and Property (GSX+ 2020)

09/30/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted buildings in a myriad of ways, from addressing maintenance issues due to long-term vacancies to implementing temporary safety measures like the installation of plexiglass shields and physical distancing signage as businesses reopen.

Yankee Stadium Sets Standard for Sports Stadiums by Achieving WELL Heath-Safety Rating

09/29/2020

Learn how Yankee Stadium recently became the first sports and entertainment venue in the world to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management.

4 Ways to Control Daylight

09/29/2020

Daylighting can save money on energy bills and make occupants more productive. Here’s how to implement tools that will bring in natural light while controlling glare.

The Role of Technology in Post-COVID Spaces

09/28/2020

The world is beginning to deconfine after isolating, quarantining or sheltering, and it’s vital to make sure environments are safe to return to. Here’s how technology can help you do that.

Optimize Current Workflow for Updated Consumer Processes

09/25/2020

Consumer habits have radically changed in a short period of time. To respond to the new demands, shopping habits, and buying patterns, retailers have had to adapt to new processes quickly.

4 New LEED Credits for a COVID-19 World

09/25/2020

In response to the pandemic, the USGBC unveiled four new pilot credits that touch on disinfection, workplace re-occupancy, IAQ and water quality. Read more to learn how they were created and other tips for sustainability success.

SYLVANIA Natural Series with TruWave Technology from LEDVANCE: Product Innovations 2020

09/24/2020

Learn how you can easily deliver the benefits of natural light all while saving energy with the Natural Series of LED lighting products with innovative TruWave Technology from LEDVANCE LLC.

Smart City by Mohawk Group: Product Innovations 2020

09/24/2020

Mohawk Group’s Smart City carpet collection reinterprets transit maps into soft surfaces. Contributing editor Sarah Kloepple explores this sustainably created flooring system with Mark Page, Mohawk’s senior director, creative design and development.

Transira Window Solutions by Winco Window Company: Product Innovations 2020

09/24/2020

Transira Window Solutions embeds a shade between panes of glass so that dust and germs can't stick to the shade. Editor in chief Janelle Penny explores the details with Gantt Miller IV, Winco’s sales representative for Northern California, and product specialist John Iffland.

How FMs Can Save Lives During Mass Casualty Events (GSX+ 2020)

09/24/2020

Taking Stop the Bleed training can prepare your staff to assist if there’s a disaster or violent incident at your facility. Learn more about how you can help.

AI Concepts for Security (GSX+ 2020)

09/23/2020

AI and machine learning can improve the quality of alerts you get from your security system, cutting down on the time that would traditionally be wasted reviewing nuisance alerts. Learn more.

3 Metering Tips for New Facilities Managers

09/23/2020

New to energy management? These 3 top tips for managing your energy spending will get you started on the right foot. Learn more.

4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making a Disinfection Plan

09/22/2020

As businesses weigh their options for reopening, many are putting together plans for routine disinfection. But too often, the measures these businesses take fall short. RD Weis is here to help. Here’s the four most common mistakes made when creating a disinfection plan and how you can avoid them.

Top 10 Considerations for Assessing Cybersecurity Risks (GSX+ 2020)

09/22/2020

Physical security systems are vulnerable to attacks and threats. Learn how to beef up your cybersecurity practices.

Creating Sanitary Walls with Wallcoverings Engineered for Cleanability

09/16/2020

In the wake of COVID-19, Wallcoverings Association members are being proactive in testing against new cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting practices, while wallcovering providers are bringing new technologies to market that protect the product from today’s harsher cleaners.

Top 3 Controllable Factors in Energy Cost Management

09/16/2020

Facility managers can’t change realities like shutdowns, weather, or market conditions, but these elements of energy cost management are within their control.

Why This Multifamily Building Pursued Passive House Certification

09/11/2020

This Passive House-certified affordable housing project saves money for both operators and residents. Learn how.