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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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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.

Adaptability VS Uncertainty: Why Modular Workplace Design Is Now or Never

What makes the modular workplace design so attractive is the capability of having a diverse workplace assemblage: private spaces for focused work, […]

Top 6 AV Concerns in Conference Room Setup Solved with Access Flooring

As more people transition to remote work arrangements, companies are converting their extra space into multiple conference rooms wired for virtual communication. […]

Safe School Guide

Room-by-room strategies to help FMs protect students, faculty and staff.