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The Sustainability goals need to factor in human health and resiliency. In order to truly be sustainable, facilities need to be environmentally conscious not only in the way that they are built and designed, but also in how they operate. Building owners have been encouraged to pursue sustainability goals for their properties by using flexible designs…

  Section 110.5(I) in NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® requires that an electrical safety program (ESP) include that both a job safety plan and job briefing be completed before a task is performed. A safety plan will vary by task and equipment. The briefing will vary based on the plan. An…

  If you want to take a greener approach to your facility’s landscaping, now is a great time to plan ahead, optimize your asset management, and be ready for spring. From adopting a more natural approach to embracing new technology, boost your facility’s sustainability with a new look at landscaping. Try greenscaping Start with “greenscaping”…

If you have ever felt like a full day of back-to-back meetings was draining your life force, you’re not alone. Many of us dread a packed work calendar. Wasting too much time in meetings is a distraction preventing 67% of professionals from making more of an impact, according to a 2019 survey of nearly 2,000…

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Facilities professionals seeking to renovate older buildings should do their due diligence to determine if their buildings have lead paint. Why Lead Paint Is Dangerous The dangers of lead-based paint (LBP) caused the federal government to…

When the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020, facility managers and building owners were just like the rest of the public, trying to find solutions to stem the spread and get people back into their buildings again. Increased disinfection of tabletops, doors and anything else where people gathered together and shared spaces was the initial…