Buildings Buzz - Feb 15th, 2024
 
 
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February 15, 2024
Equipment and electronics in medical offices and labs are highly vulnerable to the effects of static electricity. That’s why the healthcare industry is taking a hard look at ESD flooring.
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Recent legislation requires access to menstrual care in many public restrooms, and Bobrick Napkin/Tampon Vendors, Free Vend Operation help you comply. Not sure whether requirements affect facilities in your area? Use our interactive map to stay informed about the state and federal requirements that address access to menstrual care products, dispensers and disposal solutions in public restrooms.

Universal design concepts deliver full facility access to a broader range of people. Here’s why it can be beneficial to build on ADA’s minimum requirements.
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Hanover's line of Chapel Stone®  Masonry wall units provide the look and feel of natural stone while maintaining a lower cost, uniform sizes, and quick installation. A designer's vision can come to life with various combinations of heights, lengths, finishes, and colors.

Woodlawn Friend Health Center is a beacon for wellness in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood—but it started its lifecycle as a beauty wholesaler and supply store. This ICYMI episode looks at how this adaptive reuse project by Moody Nolan is helping deliver healthcare services where they’re needed.
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With an emphasis on facility focused products, the Facilities Expo has solutions for any building challenge you might face. Here you will learn from industry experts, network, and explore our solution packed exhibitor floor—all for FREE!

Historic preservation—including interiors and the materials that define them—is just as important as preserving structures. Facility managers can play a prominent role in preservation and contribute to the circular economy.
Babcock Ranch continues to innovate after becoming a sustainable, solar-powered community with integrated technology for residents to enjoy in their homes and around the community.
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Inspired by the Parsons table archetype of the 1960s, this table collection has 900-plus standard models. It’s designed for maximum customization and features wood veneer, laminate, glass, engineered quartz and solid surface options.
Inspired by the science of water adhering to surfaces, this drain is ideal for hospitality applications. It comes in a variety of lengths and 10 finishes and is part of Infinity Drain’s Site Sizable and fixed length linear drain series.
This multipurpose seating series comes in five dipped-look colors and is 100% recyclable at the end of its life. Developed by Dorigo Design, it capitalizes on simplicity while maintaining an Italian aesthetic.
Wolf-Gordon’s relaunched line of Scuffmaster paint finishes features a fresh 100-color palette with nine finishes, from soft matte and eggshell to luminous sprayed- and brushed-on metallics. Pigments are VOC-free and 100% titanium dioxide.