Hurricane Preparedness Guide For Buildings Available From IBHS
The Insurance Institute For Business & Home Safety offers a free guide for facility management and small business owners, covering readiness, improvement options, and last minute prep.
OSCRE Providing Industry Open Access To Its Real Estate Data Standards
OSCRE, a non-profit focused on the benefit of standards and data governance for real estate asset life cycle, is providing free access to the OSCRE Industry Data Model™.
IFMA Foundation Announces FY2020-21 Board of Trustees
The IFMA Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to making facility management a career of choice, has announced appointments to its board of trustees.
OSHA Encourages Employers To Mark National Safe + Sound Week
Held August 10-16, Safe + Sound Week recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and offers ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe.
National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls Rescheduled
OSHA has rescheduled the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction for September 14-18, 2020.
ESPC: The Remedy Schools Need During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The ESPC approach to facility retrofits is the ideal method to implement disinfection strategies in funding-strapped government and educational buildings.
ASHRAE Announces Winners Of 2020 Student Design Competition
The 2020 Student Design Competition and Applied Engineering Challenge encourages students to become involved in the design of energy-efficient HVAC systems.
ACI Adds Shotcrete Inspector Certification
The American Concrete Institute developed the program to certify personnel who prove they have advanced knowledge of shotcrete inspection practices.
The COVID-19 Impact: Are Consumers Still Afraid To Shop In Stores?
Even as more retailers require shoppers to wear masks, a growing number of consumers feel unsafe in shopping malls, warehouse clubs, and big box retailers, according to a new survey.
COVID-19 Impacts Residence Hall Design Trends
With careful planning, residence hall design can balance health concerns while providing a nurturing environment for students.
New Facilities Achieve Gold Standard Of Cleanliness
GBAC STAR’s 20-step, performance-based program offers expert-led training and assesses a facility’s preparedness for biorisk situations.
OU To Install Microbe-Fighting Devices In Residence Hall Rooms
The University of Oklahoma will install 2,300 antimicrobial devices in residence hall towers on its Norman campus in an effort to provide students the cleanest possible campus living environment.
Touchless.Design Initiative To Create Touchless Kiosks For Museums
Working with the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, Ideum will design a unique touchless kiosk that will orient visitors to the "nation's collection of fine art" with a wave of the hand.
Which Face Masks Reduce Transmission Of COVID-19 Most Effectively?
Using flow visualization, FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers qualitatively tested commonly-used facemasks and social distancing.
Reopening Drives Need For Safe Sanitizer, Disinfectant Refilling Solutions
As demand for disinfectant and hand sanitizer surges, properly engineered refilling stations with pumps capable of safely transferring flammable materials should be utilized.
Six Ways COVID-19 Is Transforming Restroom Design
Bradley Corp. shares design strategies to help guard against coronavirus and other germ transmission in public restrooms.
Five Key Considerations For Remote Video Inspection Programs
New infographic from NFPA highlights Remote Video Inspection steps as authorities open buildings and tackle inspection, testing, and maintenance.
IES, IUVA Developing UV-C Disinfection Standards
Illuminating Engineering Society and International Ultraviolet Association are collaborating on ANSI standards for measuring ultraviolet C-band sources used for disinfection.
8 Ways To Help Employees Work Safely In Summer Heat
Summer has arrived, and OSHA reminds employers of their duty to protect employees from the risks and dangers of heat exposure.
Sustainable Ratings, SITES And TRUE, Release Safety First Pilot Credits
In response to COVID-19, GBCI introduces these credits focused on landscape management and zero waste for buildings and sites.