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Milwaukee’s Portable Drain Cleaning Solution

The cordless M18 FUEL Sewer Sectional Machine with CABLE-DRIVE allows users to clear tough blockages in 2" to 8" sewer lateral lines.
garage doors

Haas Door CA 110 Installed At Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

These commercial aluminum garage doors from Haas Door are part of The Garage, a new permanent exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Li-Fi

Shining A Light On Li-Fi: Could It Work In The Data Center?

Does this lighting related technology have the capability to be the next step in the natural evolution of wireless internet technology indoors?
America Recycles Day

November 15 Is America Recycles Day

This week, nonprofit Keep America Beautiful, in concert with the U.S. EPA, has conducted a series of initiatives to showcase what's possible through recycling.
string lighting

LED CordLight Replaces String Lighting

EPCO’s LED CordLight is an alternative solution to lamp-based string lighting for temporary construction lighting applications.
iOFFICE

iOFFICE Acquires Hippo CMMS

The move broadens the scope of iOFFICE’s intelligent cloud-based workplace software solutions and expands its digital technology suite.
work from home

Most U.S. Knowledge Workers Would Quit To Work From Home

Nearly two-thirds of American knowledge workers believe traditional offices will be obsolete by 2030, according to Zapier report.
women In construction

Women In Construction Industry To Get Custom-Fitting Safety Harnesses

A new Autodesk and AGC grant program will help address the construction industry’s need for better-fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for women working at heights.

Commercial Ceilings Recycling Program Marks 20 Years

Since 1999, more than 200 million square feet of used ceiling panels have been recycled through the Armstrong Ceilings Recycling Program.
solar canopy

Solar Canopy Provides Energy And Shelter At Saint Louis Zoo

The structure provides shelter for a 2,200 square foot dining area at a prominent location in the zoo.
Women In Safety

Amazon Sponsorship Supports Women In Safety Programs

The National Safety Council has received a $125,000 sponsorship from Amazon, which will be used to help women pursue safety careers and advance those already in the field.
Mortise Lock Status Indicators

ASSA ABLOY Mortise Lock Status Indicators

Corbin Russwin and SARGENT released a new status indicator for, respectively, the ML2000 Series and 8200 Series mortise locks.
facility management award

Have An Outstanding Facility Management Story To Share?

Nominations are being accepted now for the 2020 Facility Executive of the Year Award. Materials are due by Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Bluetooth Door Controller

Master Lock Launches All-new Bluetooth Door Controller

New door access management solution serves as cost-effective alternative for businesses and facilities of any size.
cable management

Cable Management In Data Centers

Failure to properly manage this critical part of data center infrastructure can cause serious issues, from increased operating costs to more expensive outages.
cold or flu

9 In 10 Employees Come To Work Sick, Survey Shows

One-third of professionals polled by Accountemps said they always go to the office with cold or flu symptoms.
NFPA 13

NFPA 13 Compliant PURGENVENT Awarded Patent

AGF Manufacturing announced that a patent for their Purge and Vent valve was granted, which covers their PURGENVENT sprinkler air vent product line designed to reduce corrosion in wet pipe fire sprinkler systems by releasing trapped air.
splash park

Splash Park Safety Added To NSF/ANSI 50 Standard

The new section of the standard, which is required by most commercial swimming pool codes, establishes minimum criteria for safety flooring at interactive water play venues.
Philadelphia

Friday Funny: Philly Skyscraper Springs Mysterious Leak

Last weekend, a torrent of water mysteriously gushed from a Philadelphia skyscraper, drenching the streets below it and confusing onlookers.
metal mesh grille

SteelWeave Metal Mesh Grille

The SteelWeave Metal Mesh Grille is a closure solution that combines the style and design of architectural metal fabric with the functionality and safety of traditional rolling grilles.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?

View this free video webinar and learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

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).

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