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  As a maintenance manager, you need to become familiar with all the elements of your building, including your roof. Whether you need to access the roof as part of your seasonal maintenance, or you’re sending a contractor up there, there are some measures you can implement to boost safety for everyone who needs to…

The Facilities Management industry is set to grow significantly in the coming years. According to research from Baachu: “The FM Market will provide opportunities worth £16.8 billion to the FM suppliers spread across public and private sectors during the three years from 2023-25.” This growth is expected to create thousands of new job opportunities, which…

    From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ. Energy efficient technologies are a hot topic in many industries, including healthcare. Rising energy costs and a push for green technology are fueling this growing conversation. There are many different types of energy efficient technology, so…

A new survey reveals that while many U.S. businesses are embracing smart building technology to increase energy efficiency and lower costs, they may fall short of their goals due to an inability to master the data. Toggled, a building management solutions company and wholly owned subsidiary of Altair, recently surveyed more than 500 U.S. facility decision-makers throughout…

On May 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its “Ventilation in Buildings” guidelines to include a discussion on “How much ventilation is enough?” to help prevent airborne disease transmission. “When possible, aim for 5 or more air changes per hour (ACH) of clean air to help reduce the number of germs…

Emerging technologies are becoming an increasingly important part of building designs and renovations and are continuing to be incorporated as they are developed. The Internet of Things (IoT), for example, is an area of technology that has gained immense traction in the past decade, including devices such as smart thermostats, smoke sensors, LED lighting, smart…