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Acoustics Performance White paper

Today, many companies have moved to an open-office design intended to increase teamwork, communication, and productivity. However, studies show that interactive, collaborative […]

Creating Better Indoor Air Quality White Paper

In the indoor environment, indoor air quality (IAQ) affects occupants and their ability to perform; and creates positive or negative impressions of […]

Comfort

Comfort, or being comfortable, is defined as a sense of physical or psychological ease. Comfort is highly subjective.1 In other words, comfort […]

Infection Prevention and Control for Healthcare Facilities

This white paper explores the causes of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and how to define and develop infection prevention and control methods.

Overcoming 5 Common Challenges Facing Facility Managers

Your building and facility portfolio represent your largest financial asset. It’s also your second-largest expense and one of your most significant long-term […]

Reducing Slips, Trips, Falls (STF) and Injuries

Slips, trips and falls (STF) globally represent the third leading cause of disability and 15% of all accidental deaths, second only to […]

Three Essential Elements of Next Generation Building Management Systems (BMS)

In this paper we explain factors driving evolution of BMSs and describe three essential elements necessary for solving management challenges of today […]

Ensuring Occupant Health: Key Findings and Insights from Global Study of 21 Office Buildings

Most, if not all buildings, already have some of the sensors and data needed to prompt changes, that can measurably improve the […]

Maintaining the Value of Your Real Estate in the Post-Pandemic World

This paper discusses how smart, connected technologies and advisory services help owners and operators meet the challenges of the ‘new normal’ of […]

Returning Your Smart Buildings to Normal After Periods of Low Occupancy

This application note explores best practices for returning your smart building to normal following low periods of occupancy. Special considerations are recommended […]