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Visitors may not remember the restroom itself — but they’ll remember the impression it left. Across today’s high-traffic facilities, from stadiums to airports to campuses, the humble restroom is quietly becoming a canvas for brand identity, user satisfaction and operational performance. In an environment where every detail counts, more facilities teams are rethinking what “elevated”…

From combat engineer to custodial manager, Marcus LaPointe has worn many proverbial hats throughout his career. However, he encourages aspiring facility professionals to get their start in the trades—”any trade.” It’s timely advice, given that reports show a grave need for all types of skilled trade workers. As for LaPointe, he now works as an…

Office noise has a major impact on how happy employees are. When it comes to office design, sound is often an overlooked element. Lighting, furniture, layout and even thermal comfort top the list of priorities, but acoustics can be an afterthought. This, unfortunately, is much to the detriment of both employee wellbeing and productivity. The…

Why is there no binding standard for the acceptable microbial load on surfaces or in the air in hospitals? Creating a fully effective infection prevention and control (IPC) program involves partnerships among key personnel in healthcare facilities departments and entities. These personnel have expertise and roles that can directly benefit the program if their work…

The UK government has announced a package of funding and initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s position in science and technology, which it believes will offer a particular focus on helping regions capitalise on local research and innovation. The investment, totalling £86 billion, forms part of the government’s broader Science and Technology Framework. It includes…

Heavy tariffs, supply chain instability, and tanking consumer demand have exposed the shaky foundations of companies’ hourly labor strategies, revealing a dire need for new technologies and practices that will help them cut costs and boost productivity, according to a new report. Legion Technologies surveyed more than 750 managers and over 1,200 hourly workers for…