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Piping for plumbing systems in commercial buildings has come a long way. The very first plumbing pipes were made of a combination of baked clay and straw. As you may have guessed, however, these plumbing pipes weren’t the most durable and had frequent issues. Nowadays, if you’re building a commercial structure, there are several different…

While it’s been four years since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives, one behavior has left a lasting impression: handwashing. That’s based on survey findings of more than 1,000 American adults conducted by Bradley Company, a global manufacturer of commercial washroom fixtures. Courtesy: Bradley In 2024, the impacts of the pandemic remain—especially in terms of hand hygiene and…

Industry leaders discuss energy efficiency and refrigerant change outs Considering the costs involved in operating and maintaining HVAC systems as well as the need to keep requests from building occupants that the building is too cold or too warm to a minimum, HVAC systems will always receive plenty of attention from facility managers at institutional…

Managers should select the best disinfecting protocols that reduce worker exposures and maintain patient safety. The first months of the COVID-19 pandemic caused healthcare facilities to disinfect surfaces at greater frequencies than people and surfaces could stand. As it became clear that surfaces played a minuscule role in transmitting the coronavirus, greater questions arose regarding…

A decade ago, automaker Audi AG was growing rapidly, but its financial data and IT infrastructure weren’t keeping up. “Our processes were stuck in the past,” recalls Axel Strotbek, then roughly halfway into his ten-year stint as CFO of Volkswagen’s upscale brand. Regional finance departments relied on disparate systems and data, so siloed information made…

Ninety-six percent of organizations are encouraging or mandating on-site work with some regularity, highlighting a significant shift back to physical workplaces, according to new research from Envoy. However, organizational leaders face challenges in measuring success and managing their workspaces. The research found that organizations often lack the data and technology to ensure physical security, optimize…