Facility Management

In this in-depth expert discussion, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, Senior Director at ISSA, and Keri Lestage, with Good Salt Life, break down exactly what EHV-1 is, how it spreads, and why cleaning and disinfection are essential parts of controlling this highly contagious virus.

Architects, facility managers, and cleaning professionals all play critical roles in how a space performs over its lifetime.

A new frontier in predictive cleaning uses living plants as sensors that enable artificial intelligence (AI) systems to anticipate cleaning needs before humans notice them.

Unlike gravity-fed systems that depend on the weight of water to create a weak siphon, pressure-assisted toilets use the building’s water pressure to compress air within a sealed vessel inside the tank.

Hybrid offices are designed to do more with less, with fewer desks, smaller floorplans, and increased use of shared spaces. However, HVAC systems were sized for the old layout and headcount.

Restrooms are an important reflection of a facility’s overall cleanliness, professionalism, and management.

Adopting a science-based dust management program will help improve customer perception of your cleaning business or facility, advance building inhabitant health, and give your organization a competitive advantage.

Wherever meals are served, commercial kitchens present a unique set of fire risks, particularly the hood. Grease-laden vapors, high-temperature equipment, and nonstop food preparation all contribute to a volatile environment.

In this modern age of mounting legislation, environmental concerns, occupant health and safety and increasing onus on cost-efficiency, a facility manager's responsibilities and considerations are growing in complexity.

ISSA commissioned an independent survey across a broad cross-section of facility types and industries to determine the current availability of period care products (PCPs), identify barriers to wider access, and explore factors that might motivate more facilities to provide these essential hygiene products.

By investing in a well-rounded, year-long grounds maintenance strategy, commercial facility managers can protect their properties, enhance curb appeal, and foster a healthier, safer environment for their building tenants and visitors.

Kitchens are one of the top facility areas at risk of fires, along with electrical rooms and laundry areas.