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Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. With summer in full swing, along with rising temperatures and increased dry vegetation, facilities management professionals should be reminded that this year’s wildfire season has already begun—and it’s becoming a larger problem than in the past….

  As it becomes more difficult and more expensive to find experienced HVAC technicians, here are some tips for being proactive in developing talent in-house. As growing numbers of employees return to the office, property managers are faced with a challenging set of circumstances when it comes to maintaining commercial buildings. In a post-pandemic environment,…

  Energy prices are volatile in the U.S. and abroad. As companies expand operations, they are continuously looking for ways to decrease costs and improve their bottom line. Additionally, life sciences companies are committing to sustainability including goals for zero carbon operations and drastically limiting water consumption and waste production. Our recent U.S. survey of…

With incentives and tax credits available, and tenants increasingly viewing EV charging now is the best the time to investigate installing electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE) in your facility. Electric vehicle (EV) sales are on the rise. With a slew of automobile manufacturers, municipal governments, and businesses of all sizes pledging to adopt all-electric fleets…

For those of us who utilize NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®) and NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, on a regular basis, we know the importance that the NEC plays when it comes to the installation of safe electrical systems and the safe work practices that 70E provides, allowing us to perform those installations and maintenance, safely. But there’s a third document…

Several public venues, including facilities hosting sports, concerts, and other events, have begun to trade out traditional technologies for frictionless screening solutions. Providers of these solutions promise to increase the fan experience without reducing screening capabilities. The potential can be polarizing, increasing the need to understand the technology and evaluate the unique needs of your…

  The growing momentum, scope and complexity of environment, social and governance (ESG) investment, corporate policy and reporting has been a signature development across the many topics of recent sustainability conversations. Yet, 2022 has witnessed significant cracks in the coalition of NGO activists, large asset management firms and investment banks that energized this movement. The…

An intelligent water system can not only save water, but also ensure your water is protected from pathogens like Legionella. Here’s what you need to know to keep your water system safe and efficient. Smart buildings use a wide range of existing technologies to facilitate the efficient and economical use of resources. They do this…

  Amid the higher standards of things such as surface disinfection and air quality in facilities since the onset of the pandemic, an executive at Ecolab is urging for a similar focus to be placed on preventing foodborne diseases. Each year in the U.S., an estimated nine million people get sick, 56,000 are hospitalized, and…

The latest report from IFSEC Global into physical access control reveals the views of over 1,000 security, facilities and IT professionals across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. It covers the current technology and credentials in use in 2022, the upgrade plans and challenges, and looks at the future trends ahead. The physical access control…