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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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How COVID-19 Has Changed Consumer Behaviors and Perceptions

Anna Königson Koopmans, Marketing Director of Tork and Carolyn Berland, PhD, Senior Scientist & Global Brand Innovation Manager explain how to can […]

Healthy Hotels - Adapting to the New Normal with Hotel Technology Solutions

Hospital-grade disinfectants, deep-cleaning of high-touch surfaces, hand sanitizing stations, PPE for staff, social distancing protocols, and contactless check-in are all important tactics, […]

Security Badge Policies and Procedures

Security badge policy and procedures for associates, contractors, temporary workers and guests of home office or field office facilities, used in order […]

Access Floors and Agile Workplace Design During COVID-19

An agile working environment helps cultivate an effective business environment. It provides employees the liberty to work in various areas of a […]

Valuing Freedom Over High Levels of Access Control

Addressing the vulnerability of soft targets and the elements of static/inherent risk, this piece explores the question, “How do we best protect […]

Improved Air Quality and Reduced Costs: Four Times Bipolar Ionization Was the Answer

Keeping spaces safe with innovative technology – Concerns over indoor air quality have only increased after the outbreak of COVID-19. Since the […]

Hands on Information for Facilities Teams-Keys to Emergency Preparedness

Maintaining safe school buildings is a tough job, made even more challenging with emergencies like the pandemic, active shooters, floods, and fires. […]

Cleaning: Finding a Microbiological Standard

This literature review contains background and findings on standards and benchmarks for the cleaning of high frequency touch surfaces, focusing on standards […]

Workplace catering opportunities and challenges posed by the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused havoc for workplace catering, with many services suspended indefinitely and others forced to suddenly adapt their offering […]

Touchless Hygienic Hand Dryers

This video discusses the importance of hand hygiene. CDC guidelines are referenced to explain the benefits of hand dryers.