Tag: facilities management

Is It Time to Ditch Fluorescent Light Bulbs for LEDs? Environmental Study Makes the Case

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Mar 11, 2022 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Mar 11, 2022

Fluorescent tube light bulbs, once embraced as an energy-efficient option, use “far more” energy than today’s LEDs and are now a “needless toxic health risk,” according to a new report published jointly by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the Appliance Standards Awareness Project (ASAP), CLASP, and the Clean Lighting Coalition. Laws and rules restricting the use of toxic mercury […]

Better Buildings: How Facilities Management Impacts Both Security and Productivity

By Chester Avey, Contributing Writer Mar 11, 2022 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Mar 16, 2022

There can be no doubt that the buildings we work in have a big impact on us. This issue was brought to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many people were asked to work remotely.  Interestingly, around one-third of workers admit that they are less productive when working from home. So, we can say […]

5 Ways COVID Changed How Americans View Public Restrooms

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Mar 9, 2022 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 9, 2022

Upon entering the third year of the pandemic, Americans are not only more sensitive to germs in public restrooms, they now hold higher standards for the cleanliness, condition, and technology used in these shared spaces, according to the annual Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley Corp. conducted in January. Despite ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks, most Americans have […]

Now & Next: Empowering Women in FM (Infographic)

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 8, 2022 Human Resources

Updated: Mar 8, 2022

In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, top advocates in facilities management offer insights and inspiration for both seasoned professionals and women considering a career in the space. Please help spread the empowerment by sharing this Q&A infographic!

OSHA Ups Inspections at Healthcare Facilities Treating COVID Patients

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Mar 8, 2022 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Mar 8, 2022

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced an enforcement memorandum for a short-term increase in highly focused inspections directed at hospitals and skilled nursing care facilities that treat or handle COVID-19 patients. For two years, millions of the nation’s healthcare workers have been battling the coronavirus. Many have endangered […]

Improving IAQ Decreases Health Risks and Boosts Efficiencies

By Frank Intrieri Jr., VP of Sales, Goodway Technologies Mar 3, 2022 Heating and Cooling

Updated: Jun 6, 2023

One of the biggest challenges for building owners and facility managers is maintaining healthy indoor air quality (IAQ). This is especially difficult during the winter months, as everyone spends more time indoors with the windows closed. The result is indoor pollutants having less chance of escaping through ventilation and a better chance of irritating building occupants. […]

U.S. Green Building Council Applauds Biden’s National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Mar 3, 2022 Green Building

Updated: Jun 6, 2023

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has applauded the Biden administration’s National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, which includes a strong focus on improving indoor air quality (IAQ) and ventilation in buildings. “As states loosen masking requirements, the White House is exactly right to prioritize indoor environmental quality in homes and buildings,” said Elizabeth Beardsley, Senior Policy Counsel […]

Watch: Ohio State University Highlights Safety and Security Efforts

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Mar 3, 2022 Safety

Updated: Mar 8, 2022

As part of its work to improve safety and security on and off campus, Ohio State University has announced new surveillance upgrades, ongoing collaboration with local officials, and widespread availability of personal safety devices. In a Health, Safety, and Well-being Update video on March 1, President Kristina M. Johnson said the university is installing surveillance […]

Faces of Facilities: Prince Reed from DaVita Kidney Care

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 28, 2022 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Mar 1, 2022

Prince Reed is a humble leader, both at his job and in his community. He is a man of faith, dedication, and hard work. With 20 years of experience in the facilities industry, Reed currently serves as the Senior Director of Asset and Facilities Management for DaVita Kidney Care, which operates over 3,500 outpatient dialysis […]

Need Construction Workers for Your Facility Project? Big Labor Shortage May Be a Problem

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Feb 25, 2022 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 25, 2022

For the past two-plus years, facilities professionals have been struggling with COVID, the Great Resignation, and supply chain issues, leading to a lack of materials and major delays on facility retrofits and new-construction projects across the country. Although such problems were expected to continue in 2022, a new report from the Associated Builders and Contractors […]