Anne Cosgrove
OSHA Rule Proposal To Clarify Handrail, Stair Rail System Requirements
Since OSHA published a final rule on walking-working surfaces and PPE in 2016 that updated requirements for slip, trip, and fall hazards, the agency received questions asking when handrails are required, and about height requirements for handrails on stairs and stair rail systems.
Lambeau Field Upgrades Lighting Controls With Crestron
Home of the Green Bay Packers, the iconic NFL stadium selected Crestron to replace and upgrade lighting controls to create an advanced lighting automation system across the facility.
Three BILCO Roof Hatch Models Approved For Hurricanes, Wind
These models join the company's line of specialty access products previously approved to withstand severe weather conditions.
2021 Green Lease Leaders Announced
Organized by IMT and the U.S. DOE Better Buildings Alliance, this program highlights organizations achieving green lease success.
Belgard® Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers Manage Stormwater Runoff
A new medical office building in Charlotte, NC had special considerations for its parking lot — stormwater runoff on a space-limited site.
World FM Day 2021 Celebrates The Work Of Facility Management
This year's theme, Celebrating FM: Standing Tall Beyond The Pandemic, recognizes the challenges and achievements of facilities professionals over the past 12 months.
Zigbee Alliance Rebrands As Connectivity Standards Alliance
From the Alliance’s founding technology, Zigbee, to its most recent IP-based standard, Matter, the Alliance has been on a mission to simplify and harmonize the IoT.
ViaBot Provides Facilities With Automated Outdoor Maintenance
The San Francisco-based company is offering facility maintenance and management robot-as-a-service for large properties.
Earthquake Risk Map Released From Insurer FM Global
This online resource employs data and seismic hazard models resulting from FM Global's partnership with the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation.
Georgia Tech Earns Living Building Certification For Kendeda Building
Meeting all seven Petals in the Living Building Challenge — Place, Water, Energy, Health + Happiness, Materials, Equity, and Beauty — the Kendeda Building is the first Living Certified building of its scale in the Southeast U.S.
Whole Foods Market Adopts Honeywell Solstice® N40 Refrigerant
Utilizing this lower-global-warming-potential refrigerant in more than 100 of its stores is part of the supermarket chain's sustainability efforts.
National Electrical Safety Month Includes Focus on Workplace, Buildings
Sponsored by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), this year's theme for the annual campaign is “Connected to Safety,” focused on emerging technology.
Lynxspring Introduces Onyxx® LX™ Product Portfolio
This new product line features BACnet® MS/TP, configurable controllers, smart thermostats, and digital room sensors.
AERAS Sanitization Drones Help Disinfection At Kentucky Derby
Powered by its AER-Force technology, AERAS drones release a uniform output of droplets to create a disinfecting barrier along grounded surfaces.
As Employees Return, Counter Work-From-Home Fatigue
Many organizations are adopting a hybrid way of working, giving employees more autonomy and flexibility around where or how they work.
HID Mobile Access Solution Chosen By Mail.ru
With more than 7,000 employees and many visitors to its Moscow offices, Mail.ru requires an access control solution to provide best-in-class security and seamless user experience.
Center for Green Schools at USGBC, With ASHRAE, Release Report On IAQ In Schools
Findings show majority of schools have acted during the pandemic to address indoor air quality, while citing outdated infrastructure and high costs as key challenges.
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Offers Redesigned PKFY Wall-Mounted Indoor Units
This product line for commercial buildings are available in capacities from 4,000 to 18,000 BTU/H.
Watts Water Technologies Launches Lync Brand
Aimed at addressing concerns in the commercial buildings market about water quality, Lync provides complete, pre-assembled, commercial domestic hot water system solutions.
Facility Executive Announces 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards
In this annual survey from Facility Executive magazine, readers cast their votes for product and service suppliers preferred during 2020.