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PFAS in the Built Environment

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are durable, stain-resistant chemicals used in building products. To reduce exposure, practitioners should avoid specifying PFAS-containing products, […]

The Brilliance of Outsourced Security for Hybrid Workplaces

Securing workplaces across multiple office locations of a nationwide enterprise was already a challenging task pre-pandemic. The inherent variability and distance separation […]

Climate Change and Respiratory Health in the Built Environment

For years, scientists and researchers have warned us of the effects of climate change on our outdoor environments and ecosystems. But what […]

Adaptive Cleaning and Embracing Hybrid Workplaces | The Clean Slate

Taylor Moody from Lysol joins OpenWorks to discuss the impact of the work-from-home movement on commercial buildings and the cleaning industry. We […]

IAQ Fundamentals & Why Outdoor Airflow Rates Need to be Monitored and Controlled

In this webinar recording, David Dougan, the President of EBTRON, provides an overview of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and the sources of […]

Community College in Florida Continues to Make a Big Impact on Energy Savings & Occupant Health

A Florida community college focuses on the health of its students and staff, and collaborated with a company to install airflow measuring […]

It looks like COVID-19 is back, but protection is in your hands

Hospitalizations are up, schools have experienced shut downs just a few weeks into the academic term, and health experts are warning things […]

The trouble with T-zones: We can’t stop touching them

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re touching one of the germiest objects in your home or office: your keyboard or phone. […]

Giving schools a hand to keep students healthy

Fall is an exciting time for parents and educators, as schools across the country welcome students back into the classroom. It’s the […]

Proactive Workplace Awareness - Keys to Ensuring Safety

In this podcast episode, we delve into the critical topic of workplace safety and the enterprising measures organizations can take to create […]