Can Gen Z save the planet?

Can Gen Z save the planet?

Born in the period 1997-2012 and now numbering some 70 million strong, Gen Z (also known through the monikers of Generation Z or zoomers) has emerged as an increasingly vocal and formidable political voice in American society. What factors have shaped this substantial demographic cohort, what are its key concerns and values, and does Gen…

Accessible Means of Egress and the Life Safety Code

Accessible Means of Egress and the Life Safety Code

From 1927 until 1963, what is now NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, was called the Building Exits Code. Although it now covers a variety of topics, there is still a large focus on the means of egress within NFPA 101. For upper stories, we often think of exit stair enclosures as the primary exit option….

U.S. prepares to prohibit non-compete clauses

U.S. prepares to prohibit non-compete clauses

A proposed ban on non-compete clauses would unshackle an estimated 30 million workers in the United States. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed notice that it intends to decree such employer-imposed conditions are unfair competition, which would rescind current non-compete agreements and prohibit them in the future. The proposed rule has been posted…

What is IoT and how can it help you better manage your building maintenance?

What is IoT and how can it help you better manage your building maintenance?

Are you part of the 59 per cent of facility managers planning to invest in technology to improve efficiency? If so, you need to take a look at IoT. IoT (internet of things) technology is a rapidly growing tool for building owners and managers as a way to level up your data integration. IoT technology…

Creating an Office Where Occupants Want to Come to Work

Creating an Office Where Occupants Want to Come to Work

Tucked in the corner of the café area, private booths are available for tenants looking to switch up their work environment. Natural light, wood-like wallcoverings, acoustical drop lighting pendants, and a terrazzo look flooring help achieve a high-end look at a reduced cost. The Class A office includes a range of collaborative workspaces, both indoors…

Schedule Your Lube PMs

Schedule Your Lube PMs

Instead of routes, use lube software to handle all aspects of your lubrication requirements. Whether you call it your CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), EAM (Enterprise Asset Management System) or by another acronym, most progressive companies use some form of server or cloud-based software to track maintenance activities. While most would agree that these systems…