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What if public restrooms in the United States implemented some changes? For example, in busy locations like airports, parks, tourist attractions, concerts, and sporting events, what if a monitor outside the washroom could show how many stalls are available? Or, what if people paid a small entrance fee to guarantee that the restroom was clean and well […]
The plumbing industry is set for a significant technological transformation in 2025, reshaping facilities management, cleaning, and maintenance, according to Klaus Reichardt, CEO and founder of Waterless Co. Inc. He attributed this transformation to advancements in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), robots, and enhanced water efficiency technologies. According to Reichardt, here are some […]
Love ’em or hate ’em, the New York Yankees will be battling for Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2024 World Series championship title against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The series will take place at the two teams’ home stadiums, and although all eyes will be on the baseball players, the facilities will also play a critical […]
How can facilities managers (FMs) help organizations meet their sustainability goals while reducing costs? One important way is to implement a water management strategy that centers on optimizing water usage. This is especially important for facilities with multiple buildings, such as colleges and universities, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, corporate campuses with technology offices and […]
The New York Liberty, ranked No. 1 in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), will play the Minnesota Lynx, ranked No. 2 in the WNBA, for the WNBA Finals, split between the two teams’ home-court venues from October 10–20, in a best-of-five series. Games 1 and 2 (and game 5, if necessary) will be played […]
This year, Fire Prevention Week is being observed Oct. 6-12. Fire is one of the worst things that can happen to your facility, damaging the property you have so carefully maintained and putting lives at risk. A way to gain an advantage over costly and harmful fires is properly maintaining wet and dry fire sprinkler […]
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Water leaks can create extensive and expensive damage to buildings if they are not fixed soon and properly. In addition, water leaks can cause health issues due to the growth of mold when building materials get wet. […]
On July 29, 2024, Cal Water, the third largest water utility company in the country serving half-a-million customers in California, announced that it has helped its customers reduce their water bills by 20.5% in the last 15 years. This is compared to what they might have been charged without water conservation and water efficiency efforts […]
It’s back-to-school time, and this year a survey got the “deets” about teens’ handwashing habits, restroom evaluations, and whether or not they stay home from school when they’re sick. The Healthy Handwashing Survey, conducted by Bradley Company, connected with 1,012 high schoolers ages 14 to 18 to gather their insights and opinions. Handwashing & Health […]
Do your facility’s restrooms comply with current—and growing—legal requirements for free access to menstrual care products? Recent legislation on menstruation by state and federal legislatures has brought attention to the rising issue of menstrual equity and period poverty in the United States. Period poverty, which is characterized by inadequate access to menstrual products and insufficient […]