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One question Americans have been bandying about in light of the COVID-19 pandemic is, “When are we going to return to normal?” That question pertains to various aspects of life, with workplace dynamics being one of them. First, it was shutting down some businesses; then it was having employees work from home; then it was…

Pathogens, like the SARS-CoV-2 virus, aren’t going away, but we can take steps to mitigate their impact. It’s time to rethink cleaning and disinfection in U.S. facilities to reduce our exposure to and spread of harmful pathogens that can cause illness and carry associated costs. Filtered Far UV-C is a new tool to help facility…

A school district in Australia wanted to guide its schools and child service facilities on preventing, mitigating, and responding to an intruder threat during operation hours. Fortunately, such incidents are still rare in Australia. However, based on international events, particularly in the United States, administrators know that the past does not indicate what might happen…

There’s a reason the word “mould” can raise anxieties in condo property management. Gone unnoticed or left to grow, mould can become a significant health risk to occupants and lead to costly building repairs. This is why it pays to understand where mould can appear and how best to banish it from your building. The…

  LED technology has increased efficacy of luminaires resulting in less energy being used to light buildings, however it is not enough to assume that simply using LED technology means that you are producing energy efficient and code compliant designs. Recent code updates have dramatically reduced the permitted connected lighting loads in response to improved…

  Designers can give insight on how certain paint choices can improve workflow and improve patient wellness. There are currently over 6,000 hospitals in the United States, and the demand for more healthcare facilities grows each and every year. A lot is going on behind the scenes in terms of how a facility is designed,…