WaterSense Award Partners Saved 968 Billion Gallons Of Water In 2020
The EPA’s WaterSense program award winners and partners helped consumers and businesses save 968 billion gallons of water in 2020.
Healthy Schools, Healthy Students Go Hand In Hand
The Happy Hands dispenser design contest encourages K-12 students to design a custom soap/sanitizer dispenser to promote the importance of handwashing and sanitizing.
OSHA Awards Over $11.6M In Workplace Safety, Health Grants
The Harwood Grants focus on targeted training, awareness, creation of safety programs for nonprofit organizations.
Fire Prevention Week 2021: Tips For Businesses
QBE North America provides tips to help businesses prevent fires and mitigate losses if a fire does occur.
10 Ways Commercial Real Estate Can Build A Better World
The BuildUp 2030 Framework for the Transformation of Real Estate from the Institute for Market Transformation comprises 10 principles to address climate, social equity, and resilience.
EPA Announces 2021 Safer Choice Partners Of The Year
The Safer Choice program helps purchasers for facilities, such as schools and office buildings, find products that perform and are safer for human health and the environment.
GP PRO Offers No-Cost Replacements For “Devious Licks” Losses
GP PRO will replace stolen paper towel, toilet tissue, and soap dispensers at no cost to schools impacted by the "Devious Licks" challenge.
Green Seal Launches LEED-Compliant Paint Certification
Green Seal's paint certification meets LEED v4/4.1 criteria and qualifies paints and coatings for Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly badge.
OSHA Seeks Input On Whistleblower Protection Program
The U.S. Department of Labor will hold a virtual meeting to solicit public input on OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program.
Healthcare Facility Managers Prioritize IAQ, Life Safety Systems
Honeywell survey reveals remote management, predictive maintenance are key to streamlining operations and improving facility management.
Take Action Against Natural Disasters During National Preparedness Month
The EPA is encouraging individuals, businesses, and communities to follow health and safety tips to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters.
OSHA To Issue Rule On Vaccine Mandates For Private Sector
Last week, President Biden announced several initiatives regarding COVID-19 vaccine requirements for U.S. employers.
USGBC Announces CEO Transition, Strategic Review
A leading voice in healthy and vibrant green buildings and communities, the U.S. Green Building Council will build upon its strengths and 28-year history.
U.S. School Facilities Face $85 Billion Funding Gap Annually
New report reveals massive underinvestment in education facilities, identifies solutions to achieve healthier, more sustainable elementary and secondary schools.
Trane, Nexii Team Up To Create Sustainable High-Performance Buildings
Collaboration propels innovative solutions that can help reduce emissions by approximately 30% compared to traditionally constructed buildings.
LBA Realty First To Achieve Healthy Building Mark For Indoor Environment
Buildings that have achieved performance in five critical areas of assessment — air, water, hygiene, light, and acoustics — can earn the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Environment.
Built Environment Leaders Meet To Discuss Social Equity
The National Institute of Building Sciences recently held an executive Social Equity Roundtable to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in the built environment.
NACUFS Releases 2021 Salary Survey, Welcomes New President
A biannual survey by National Association of College & University Food Services examines compensation for 33 positions within collegiate foodservice.
USS Lexington Museum Receives GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation
The aircraft carrier is the first of its kind in the world to earn the gold standard of cleanliness, joins other businesses and attractions in Corpus Christi.
Conditions Still Point To Above-Average Hurricane Season
With up to 10 hurricanes predicted before the end of November, the Atlantic hurricane season shows no signs of slowing, according to NOAA mid-season update.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, April 25 and you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.