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A growing number of U.S. cities and states not only require commercial buildings to report how much energy they use, they now tie in specific reduction targets and financial penalties to a building’s actual performance over time.
ArticleMost of the poor IAQ culprits are ordinary building elements that cleaning and maintenance professionals handle all the time: HVAC systems, flooring, insulation, and paint.
ArticleInstead of responding to turnover by simply recruiting more employees, focus on building repeatable systems.
ArticleThe most useful plumbing improvements reduce the need for repeat maintenance, make problems easier to isolate, and provide better access before a small issue becomes a large disruption.
ArticleOlder adults don’t have complicated restroom needs. They’re seeking cleanliness, dignity, and a signal that someone cares enough to get it right.
ArticleFacility leaders can effectively manage multigeneration teams by adjusting their communication style, development approach, and leadership methods while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
ArticleCreating a facility maintenance budget involves making informed decisions that balance performance, longevity, and financial responsibility.
ArticleLeland Bonaparte, a hospital division manager at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, has 20 years of environmental services experience
ArticleInnovative HVAC methods—such as improved filtration, ionization and thermal destratification—grant facility managers the ability to safeguard the health of those within a building.
ArticleFunctional modernization is the strategic alignment of technology, data, and design to decrease facility waste, maintenance friction, and restroom user complaints.
ArticleToday's hybrid work models require office restroom operations to perform across a wide range of occupancy conditions.
ArticleOne in 43 long-term care residents acquires a healthcare-associated infection, making cleaning long-term-care facilities a challenge.
ArticleStratus Clean CEO Doug Flaig shared his insights into the company’s name change and rapid growth in this super-competitive industry.
VideoFloor refinishing systems offer a sealed, uniform surface that improves cleanability, restores slip resistance, and reduces areas where contaminants can collect.
ArticleDigital platforms can provide an estimated value for trash, validating whether it’s worth the time to pursue recycling.
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