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Education Facilities

Are Allergens Underfoot in Your Facility?
May 24, 2023 Jennifer Whelan

Are Allergens Underfoot in Your Facility?

Health and Safety

People or activity can kick the dust and allergens from the floor into the air—therefore into the “breathing zone” for sensitive individuals.

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A Walk Through Hard Flooring Trends
May 15, 2023 Kathleen Misovic

A Walk Through Hard Flooring Trends

Hard Floors

Resilient flooring, polished concrete, and ceramic tile are among the most common types of hard floors found in nonresidential buildings. Facility managers need to consider whether each type of flooring's strengths, weaknesses, and upkeep requirements make sense for their buildings.

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Straight Talk! Ameripolish
May 4, 2023

Demystifying 5 Concrete Floor Care Misconceptions

Hard Floors

In this episode of Straight Talk!, sponsored by Ameripolish, Greg Cabot, the company’s sales and marketing manager, discusses how Ameripolish products and services can help you take proper care of your facility’s polished concrete.

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Recycling bin
March 27, 2023 Patricia LaCroix

Add Structure to Your Facility’s Recycling Strategy

Facility Management

For recycling to be truly successful at your facility, it can never be an afterthought. Check out these tips from the EPA to create a recycling program that's deliberate and robust.

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Facility Audits
February 15, 2023

The Three Types of Facility Audits You Need to Know

Facility Management

In this episode of Straight Talk!, ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross interviews Randy Burke, founder and CEO of DCS Global, regarding the importance of conducting three different types of facility audits.

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Drone flying above city skyscrapers
February 8, 2023 Adam Camhi & Andrew Ashur

Reach New Heights in Cleaning

Technology and Trends

Spraying drones can more effectively and efficiently clean higher, extremely hard-to-reach places, while saving money and eliminating risks to workers.

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How Clean Are K–12 Schools?
February 6, 2023 Tim Poskin

How Clean Are K–12 Schools?

Health and Safety

As of 2020, there were 130,930 recorded K–12 schools in the United States, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). However, there are few regulations or standards to determine how schools are cleaned and staffed.

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Shiny floors
February 2, 2023 HCPA Floor Care Products Division

Focus on the Finish

Hard Floors

Your facility’s flooring is a reflection of your facility’s overall image. If your floors look dingy, worn-out, and stained, that can impact how people view your facility. But by focusing on the flooring’s finish, you can improve its appearance as well as its safety.

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Security Systems 101
January 16, 2023 Patrick Chown

Security Systems 101

Products

Whether you’re looking to install a security system for the first time or to upgrade your existing system, it’s important to do your research and find a solution that meets the needs of your facility.

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PDCA
August 22, 2022 Bryan Christiansen

Protect Your Employees’ Health and Safety

Health and Safety

A facility manager’s responsibilities are immense, and that long list includes occupational health and safety as well. Here are four strategies that can help facility managers protect the well-being of their employees.

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A Win for Team Gladys
August 10, 2022 Amy W. Richardson

A Win for Team Gladys

Facility Management

Gladys Hernandez, a custodian at Blue Valley CAPS high school in Overland Park, Kansas, was the grand prize winner of the third annual Custodians Are Key contest.

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hiring, hiring season, help wanted
July 5, 2022 Seth Ferriell

Summer Break Is No Vacation for University Facilities Management

Facility Management

Learn how one BSC puts together a talented facilities services team for its college and university partners during the summer hiring season.

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