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Facility managers are expected to take steps to protect the environment and the people who use the facility while supporting organizational effectiveness and minimizing risks and liabilities.

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Plants for Productivity and Happiness | The Clean Slate

We took a deep dive into the fascinating world of biophilic design with expert Paige Tisdale. Paige, a biophilic designer and educator, […]

Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program Part 1: OSHA

In this special three-part series, "Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program," Scott Ployer, President and CEO […]

Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program - Part 2: Insurance

In part two of our series, "Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program," Scott Ployer, President and […]

Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program - Part 3: Training

Scott Ployer, President & CEO of the National Property Management Strategies Group, concludes our "Start Now" series with the third and final […]

Why Mold Grows – and How to Prevent It

Mold growth is a persistent and potentially costly threat to facilities that can compromise indoor air quality and lead to serious structural […]

Improving IAQ for FM: Key Facts and How to Mitigate Risks

Good indoor air quality (IAQ) reduces health risks for building occupants, minimizes liability and keeps HVAC systems free from build-up and functioning […]

The Importance of CPR: Why Quick Action Saves Lives

This document explores the critical role CPR plays in increasing survival rates during cardiac emergencies. It provides detailed insights into the benefits […]

AEDs in the workplace

This ebook provides comprehensive guidance on implementing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the workplace, including legal requirements, best practices for installation and […]

Sound Rating Criteria for Buildings

The main goal for acoustic design in a space is to keep the background noise levels low enough that normal sound in […]

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, […]