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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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Stadium Facilities Teams: Behind-The-Scenes Heroes for Memorable Fan Experiences

While fans are waiting in line thinking about hot dogs vs. nachos, finding their seats, checking out the larger-than-life digital scoreboard and […]

Facility Managers and Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ)

An article briefing about indoor environment quality and its importance. Responsibilities of facility managers in maintaining a better IEQ

Make Buildings Healthy

A New Approach to Healthy Buildings! ASHRAE Standard 241 was released. The guide to creating infection-resilient buildings! Learn how this standard empowers […]

AEDs in the Workplace: A Buyers Guide

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone, anytime – including during a normal day at work. In fact, about 10,000 sudden […]

Filtering the Critical "Small Stuff"

Protecting workers and other occupants from health risks from harmful airborne particles is part of a facility manager’s job. It’s important to […]

Drying Guide for Simple Water Damage

Overflowing sinks, plumbing leaks, pipe freeze-ups, and other small water intrusions can often be resolved by in-house facilities staff using equipment stored […]

Facility Manager and Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ)

This article gives a brief about Indoor Environment Quality, its impact on occupant and facility manager responsibilities to ensure and improve IEQ

Part 1 Dilution Ventilation and IAQ

In this video, David Dougan discusses the steps to achieve acceptable IAQ requires understanding the contaminants of concern and methods to maintain […]

The Importance of Controlled Ventilation in Schools

Proper outdoor air ventilation in schools is crucial for occupant health and well-being. Ventilation rates can vary due to factors like the […]

Improve Traditional CO2-DVC with Outdoor Airflow Measurement

This paper clarifies industry misconceptions regarding DVC and exposes the significant uncertainties associated with CO2-DVC. Additionally, the paper proposes two improved methods […]