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    Opinion

    Billions in deferred maintenance projects coming to US facilities

    A nationwide push to address delayed upkeep on public buildings and infrastructure will create myriad opportunities for contractors, according to a consultant.

    By Mary Scott Nabers • Oct. 26, 2023
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    How an Illinois district prepares for school safety crisis response

    Schools need community partners and plans for clear communications when emergencies occur, officials from West Aurora School District 129 advise.

    By Kara Arundel • Oct. 23, 2023
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    The road ahead for healthcare facilities managers

    As patients demand modern amenities and efficient wayfinding in healthcare units, facilities managers struggle to maintain aging infrastructure while managing supply chain hurdles and decarbonization challenges.

    By • Oct. 17, 2023
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    Q&A

    JLL’s division president discusses top healthcare facility concerns

    Facility managers deserve a place at the table in the earlier stages of planning renovations, construction, design, sustainability initiatives and more, says Alison Flynn Gaffney.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    EnVerid’s compact ventilation module aims to cut up to 40% of HVAC energy use

    The HLR 100C maintains indoor air quality, saves energy and reduces the impact of outdoor pollutants, the company says, adding that designs for Daikin and Trane packaged rooftop units are available, with more to come.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Indoor air quality top of mind for operators, tenants

    Recent CDC and ASHRAE ventilation guidance updates, alongside COVID-related public health concerns, have led to a greater focus on building air quality.   

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Johnson Controls adds security device monitoring and management to OpenBlue

    The new security service connects devices to a centralized monitoring system and can notify facilities operators about device faults and performance degradation, the company says. 

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    A majority of workers voice concern about indoor air quality in 2023 survey

    About one in three respondents said they would consider leaving their job due to poor indoor air quality, the Fellowes survey finds. 

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Sensirion, Terabee partner on indoor air quality monitoring

    Terabee’s Air Quality SB5 sensor draws on Sensirion’s environmental sensors for more precise carbon dioxide measurements to help facilities managers program ventilation systems more efficiently, the companies say. 

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    SecurityOS from iLobby connects access control, visitor management

    The software automates identity lifecycle management and permission provisioning for facility visitors, the company says.

    By • Updated March 27, 2024
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    Emergency24 partnership will improve emergency response, RapidSOS official says

    The RapidSOS and Emergency24 collaboration aims to speed up the delivery of precise data during fires, with the potential to cut incident response time from two and a half minutes to 13 seconds, the companies say.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    CDC, ASHRAE discuss airborne infection risk guidance updates

    Experts from both organizations outlined methods to meet minimum ventilation requirements and maintain clean air in schools during a recent EPA webinar.

    By • Sept. 5, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Value of indoor air quality improvements can help offset upgrade costs, keep buildings efficient

    As school starts and return-to-office mandates bring people indoors, lingering COVID-19 concerns and new ventilation requirements raise indoor air quality questions.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Temporary Wall Systems adds two New Jersey locations

    The franchise service firm says its reusable walls provide facilities managers and contractors with a sustainable solution to partition areas during renovations and construction.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Technology, sustainability and benchmarking are key to optimizing healthcare facility performance

    Focusing on efforts in those three areas can help managers meet demands for greater operational and cost efficiencies, healthcare facilities experts say. 

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Colorado mandates new building energy performance standards despite criticism

    The ruling unfairly burdens existing buildings, operators and owners say. The state Air Quality Commission touts the rules’ flexibility.

    By • Aug. 22, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Healthcare facility managers walk a tightrope of tech, space and labor challenges

    “You can’t have an HVAC unit not function for a day. You can’t have the lights in a surgery room go out,” one industry exec says. “We have people’s lives at stake.”

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Modine targets Midwest school facilities managers with TMS Johnson deal

    The HVAC manufacturers’ partnership is expected to strengthen Modine’s Airedale indoor air quality solutions for K-12 schools amid code updates and federal funding programs. 

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
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    License plate recognition with cloud video surveillance mainly used for parking, Eagle Eye survey finds

    Operations and security were much less common uses for the technology when connected to its video management system, its research found.

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
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    Oklahoma City earns WELL health-safety rating for facility operations and management

    The city is the third in the U.S. to be awarded the certification, as the rating organization pushes for portfolio-level upgrades.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    For stretch energy codes, Massachusetts gets nearly $4M DOE grant

    The grant will provide field-based training to local building code officials and help communities share regional best practices.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Anviz rolls out SME cloud-based security management platform

    The firm says the product does not use on-site hardware and reduces the cost of security measures for small- and medium-sized facilities.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Healthcare facilities teams grapple with capital constraints, decarbonization challenges

    Mounting pressures to slash emissions are throwing a wrench into efforts to secure funding for enhanced patient experience and care outcomes amid rising costs.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Johnson Controls enhances safety product to connect service across distant buildings

    The company’s updated device aims to simplify safety operations for large commercial facilities, removing the need for additional infrastructure investments.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Wint clinches $35M to meet water tracking, leak detection demand

    Climate change and damage costs have led to a strong demand for water management solutions across the real estate, construction and insurance industries. 

    By • Aug. 11, 2023