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  Under NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, once a building has been approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and a new version of the code is adopted, that building becomes an existing building. Any changes to an existing building, from as small as touching up paint to as large as gutting an entire building,…

  Sampling practices and lab communication play major roles in determining the reliability of your alarm limits. An oil-analysis report contains a lot of data. Most are composed of 4 to 7 tests and include 20 to 40 different measurements. Each of these measurements has a limit or limits (upper and/or lower bound) that indicate…

  In facilities with high volumes of foot traffic, the constant opening and closing of doors not only lets in chilly air but can cause heating problems for the entire building. Cold drafts bring the temperatures down, so while main rooms benefit from the warmth of the building’s primary heating system, many other areas are…

  Flexible office spaces are contemporary workspaces designed to accommodate the dynamic business needs of different companies while availing a mix of communal and private work areas. Unlike traditional office spaces, several organizations share the same building and access shared information technology (IT) infrastructure, office furniture, conference rooms, and ready-to-use office equipment. Workers in a…

  Sustainability-focused investing has exploded in the past decade, with global ESG assets projected to reach $50 trillion by 2025. The “sustainable investment universe” describes when portfolio investment decisions are based on companies’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors. This approach weighs investment opportunities on how businesses contribute to positive social change rather than solely…

  As the use of electric vehicles grows, facility managers must consider the expense as a perk for building occupants. With $5 billion coming from the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at accelerating the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and clean cars, the race is on to develop the necessary infrastructure. Commercial building owners will…