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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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A Strategic Research Initiative on the Impact of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) on Human Health

The class of chemical compounds known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous environmental contaminants commonly known as “forever chemicals.” There […]

2023 Workplace Predictions: 5 Worktech Trends to Watch

What lies ahead for the workplace in 2023? To succeed, leaders need to understand the policies, practices, and metrics that will most […]

Ventilation vs Vaccination for COVID-19

Fresh-air ventilation has been determined by a medical study to have an effect similar to the effect of vaccination. The cost-effective and […]

How to Create a Safer Work Environment

Anna Königson Koopmans, Marketing Director of Tork and Carolyn Berland, PhD, Senior Scientist & Global Brand Innovation Manager provide practical tips for […]

Ensuring a Seamless Tenant Experience for Vertical Transportation

During this presentation you will learn about how elevator technology is evolving to improve the tenant experience. Current technologies like elevator dispatching […]

Air Purification in Elevators Today

A technical brief on elevator cab air purification strategies and their impact on passenger health and wellness

Otis Airflow Study Results

This paper, by OTIS, goes over the highlights of an airflow study conducted to determine the relative risk of exposure to COVID-19 […]

Airflow and Elevators - Executive Summary

Executive summary of an airflow study conducted to determine the relative risk of exposure to COVID-19 among elevator passengers.

The Future of the Sustainable Workplace

The core purpose of the workplace has shifted. Organizations need to do more to entice employees back to the workplace in a […]

The Campus Digital Transformation Checklist

Spurred on by the pandemic, campus managers have had to think on their feet when adapting how they operate. First and foremost, […]