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  Sam Falconer/theispot.com New and emerging rules in the U.S. and Europe that make companies responsible for the environmental impacts of products through their entire life cycles are forcing brands to confront a striking knowledge gap: their often inadequate understanding of the chemicals found in their supply chains. The European Green Deal’s Circular Economy Action…

Following a summer of intense, global heatwaves, some are predicting 2023 to be the warmest year on record. While this past summer’s high temperatures can be tied in part to El Niño, there is no scientific debate remaining about the significance of human contribution to global warming. Long-term excess in carbon emissions is a major…

Storms happen in all seasons, of course, but winter storms bring their own unique challenges to your building maintenance. Gusty winds, ice and snow, and freeze/thaw cycles mean that your building is at risk during the winter months. Get ahead of the weather and mitigate your risks with a robust maintenance plan that will have…

The pandemic helped facility managers demonstrate their central role in occupant health and organizational success. The COVID-19 pandemic changed many things for institutional and commercial facilities, from the design and layout of entrances and workspaces to ventilation practices and HVAC system settings. One important change, however, has been largely overlooked: the image of facility managers….

Patients deserve an environment that features clean and sanitary surfaces. Many studies find that cleaning is a vital component of the intervention package required to reduce healthcare-associated infection (HAI). Enhanced cleaning is nearly always incorporated into an infection-control strategy in response to an outbreak. Numerous reports detail cleaning as a major control component for outbreaks…

  The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently introduced a draft of its LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance (O+M) rating system for existing buildings. It marks a milestone in the built environment’s alignment with a low-carbon future and addresses critical imperatives such as equity, health, ecosystems and resilience. While the launch of LEED v5…