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Small Data Center Devices: Big Impact

09/06/2019

At the dawn of the first data center, facilities and IT managers have strived for more productive floor space. Here are spotlighted innovations that have decreased in size but increased in value to data center operations.

Hotel Design Tactics Continue to Pop Up in Corporate Settings

09/03/2019

Cindy Kaufman, the director of marketing for Interface Hospitality, sheds light on how hospitality design continues to drive commercial markets like workplace environments.

Security Red Flags in Existing Healthcare Facilities

09/03/2019

Experts who work with security issues all day, every day, Alan Butler of HSS and Sean Ahrens of Affiliated Engineers Inc., share their insights with Janelle Penny, editor-in-chief of BUILDINGS, who shares them with you during this FM Friday episode.

Hurricane Dorian Intensifies: Could Your Facility Weather the Storm?

08/30/2019

Hurricane season is upon us, and it’s time to ensure that your facility is prepared to weather the storm.

Local Designs in Hotels Help Guests Connect to Destination

08/29/2019

Travelers looking for a deeper experience or connection to their destination are expecting local touches in all aspects of travel, including in hotel design itself. Hotels are taking note by incorporating local looks and products throughout the space. Find out which aspects of the trend are taking hold.

How to Bring Children’s Library Design Into the 21st Century

08/28/2019

Libraries serve a vital function today—in effect, serving as this century’s town squares. Here’s how Port Washington Public Library embraced that mission with 21^st  Century children’s library design. 

How Unclean Restrooms Impact Students’ Perceptions of Your School

08/26/2019

A survey that examines high school students’ perceptions of school restrooms finds that many believe they are poorly maintained. Read more insights from the research by commercial washroom solutions company Bradley Corp.

Upgrading Amenities and the Impact on Your Business: GP Pro Series #1

08/23/2019

What are your amenities saying about your business? Suzanne Maynard and Darin Squires of GP Pro explore what tenants and employees are looking for in the 21st Century workplace, including how to keep your expenses under control while still providing up-to-date amenities.

CRI, Color Temperature and New Lighting Quality Metrics

08/22/2019

Color temperature and the Color Rendering Index are dependable ways to measure light quality. Here’s how to use them in your project and why. 

Buildings-as-a-Service: Streamlining Building Management

08/21/2019

Buildings-as-a-Service (BaaS) is a risk transfer and availability model that lowers the pressure of new construction and retrofit projects. Here’s how it can benefit your project.

Security vs. Access in Healthcare Facilities

08/20/2019

Healthcare facilities have a unique combination of needs when it comes to securing facilities. Balancing an open, accessible design with tight security is a constant challenge. Here’s how to keep your facility safe while preserving its community connections.

2 Ceiling Acoustic Solutions to Consider

08/14/2019

Today’s open offices are prone to unwanted noise. If you have the surface area, consider applying acoustic solutions from your ceiling.

Why It’s Time to Converge Physical Security and Cybersecurity

08/12/2019

Many companies today still treat their physical and cybersecurity departments as separate entities. But as more building systems become digitized—from HVAC to access controls—experts agree that it’s time to consider converging on a departmental level to keep up with the technical level.

3 Editor’s Choice Product Innovations Winners for Your Commercial Building

08/12/2019

Product Innovations is BUILDINGS’ annual award program that recognizes NeoCon’s most innovative interior products. These 27 solutions topped our list for performance, maintainability and creative problem-solving.

16 Merit Award Winners: Product Innovations 2019

08/12/2019

Here are the 16 products that received the Merit Award from the BUILDINGS Product Innovations contest at NeoCon 2019.

8 Commercial Interior Products: Grand Prize Winners

08/12/2019

Check out these eight Grand Prize winners from our Product Innovations 2019 contest. These products were showcased at NeoCon 2019 and provide practical solutions to common problems facility managers and building owners face.

3 Rising Trends to Watch in Elevator Technology

08/07/2019

We highlight three key trends that are changing the ways we look at elevator safety, technology and even how elevators work. These developments not only maximize core space, but also make repair and maintenance easier on building owners, facilities managers and elevator mechanics.

8 Facility Management Certification Resources on a Tiny Budget

08/06/2019

Professional development and continuing education in facility management is crucial to keeping up with industry standards and trends. But what if you do not have room in the budget for trainings and certifications? Janelle Penny shares low-cost and free online resources that provide valuable learning opportunities.

Workforce of the Future Starts With Today’s Technology

08/02/2019

Workplace trends are constantly evolving and building owners and facility managers are being tasked with a lot. What office layout will be most efficient for everyone? How can we lower energy costs? How integral should data be in decision making? Technology can help provide answers.

Safe Disposal for Feminine Hygiene Products

08/01/2019

Flushing menstrual hygiene products can wreak havoc on your facility’s plumbing, but the outdated metal receptacles are unpleasant and unhygienic. Motivate proper disposal and lower bloodborne pathogen risks with simple, intuitive solutions.