Article 90: Why It’s So Important for Electrical Inspectors

Article 90: Why It’s So Important for Electrical Inspectors

    Some people may not consider Article 90 of NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®), to be a backbone of electrical inspector knowledge. But a familiarity with Article 90 is crucial for electrical inspectors. The sections found within Article 90 provide a comprehensive overview of when the NEC applies and when it doesn’t, how…

Back to Basics: Noise Exposure and Safety in the Workplace

Back to Basics: Noise Exposure and Safety in the Workplace

    Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Do you work in noisy facilities or around loud equipment? All of the human senses must be protected from hazards and damage in the workplace, including hearing. According to OSHA, the CDC estimates that…

What’s your superpower? How companies can build an institutional capability to achieve competitive advantage

What’s your superpower? How companies can build an institutional capability to achieve competitive advantage

    CEOs, just like everyone else, suffer from the paradox of choice. Companies have endless initiatives and plans, all with the promise to “transform” the organization and deliver attractive financial returns. But how is a CEO to prioritize and make choices? Our experience indicates the answer may lie in focusing on the one institutional…

Preparing your winter equipment for storage

Preparing your winter equipment for storage

  The end of winter is near, and that means storing your winter equipment is something that maintenance managers need to start thinking about as we get closer to spring. It’s not just about where that equipment will be kept, but proper indoor storage involves preparing the equipment to stay inside and out of use…

Five questions culturally intelligent leaders ask themselves everyday

Five questions culturally intelligent leaders ask themselves everyday

    Global leadership is not about geography. It’s about having the dynamic agility to lead anyone, anywhere. Many leaders understand this because it’s their daily reality. But the question I’m repeatedly asked is, What does it mean to lead with cultural intelligence in the day-to-day?. That’s the right question. While cultural intelligence (CQ) needs…

Synthetic Turf vs. Grass: Which Is Better for Your Athletic Fields?

Synthetic Turf vs. Grass: Which Is Better for Your Athletic Fields?

    As we move into spring, it’s time for America’s pastime: baseball. But the question facilities managers need to answer isn’t as American as apple pie; it’s whether fields should be natural grass or synthetic turf. Not only that, but football fields at high schools, colleges, and professionals are also getting a break after…