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Feds Issue Probe Update on Massive Fire, Toxic Plume at Georgia Facility
On Nov. 22, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released an update on its investigation into a Sept. 29 chemical reaction and toxic gas release at the Bio-Lab Inc., facility in Conyers, Georgia. The incident led to a massive fire and plume of...
Get Ahead of Spring by Preparing Your Facility’s Chiller System Now
As facilities managers begin planning seasonal maintenance for chiller systems in preparation for spring, Goodway Technologies, a provider of heat exchanger cleaning and maintenance equipment, emphasizes the importance of conducting routine maintenance and cleaning...
Practicing preventative maintenance
An important part of building maintenance is creating a strategy to mitigate as many issues as you can ahead of time, protecting your budget, keeping employees on task, and avoiding work interruption. Get ahead of potential issues with regular attention, data...
New regional park coming to South Langley
Metro Vancouver is creating a new regional park in south Langley, which will connect green spaces and continue the regional district’s work to protect important natural areas. The 44-hectare South Langley Regional Park will combine a recently purchased piece of...
Improvements set for Thompson Regional Airport
The federal government is providing $30 million to the Thompson Regional Airport for the construction of a new apron, two new taxiways (one paved and one gravel), and new drainage and electrical systems. “Canada’s regional and remote airports are critical links...
Overcoming the Challenges of Hotels and Dorms with Energy Management Thermostats
For hotels, dormitories, public housing, and assisted living facilities, balancing occupant comfort, energy, and cost-consciousness can take titanic effort. With buildings accounting for approximately 30% of final energy consumption globally and half of final...
