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Study Explores AI's Role in Infection Prevention
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how "artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can accurately identify cases of healthcare-associated infections (HAI)—even in complex clinical scenarios" per a 2024 study published in the American Journal of Infection Control
Building Services Management (February 2024 Edition)
The February 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses ladder safety (P. 18-19), the "future of smart buildings" (P. 20-21), and "find[ing] and remov[ing] slip and fall hazards" (P. 30-31).
ISSA Today (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "improving facility cleaning and maintenance productivity" (P. 18-19), "leveraging AI for facility maintenance services" (P. 20-22), "technology and building service contracting" (P. 30-31), and "the science of alcohol-based hand sanitizers and norovirus" (P. 32-33).
Facility Management Journal (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses "enhancing FM efficiency" via "standard communication protocols" (P. 20-23), downsizing the workplace "in the post-pandemic landscape" (P. 46-50), "restroom maintenance strategies" (P. 58-62), and choosing among the various options for improving indoor air quality (P. 87-88).
Building Services Management (January 2024 Edition)
The January 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "avoid[ing] carbon monoxide exposure when using heat" (P. 12-13), guidelines from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) regarding "why and how to disinfect" (P. 14-15), and using "technology and data analytics" in facility management (P. 16-17).
Facility Management Journal (November / December 2023 Edition)
The November / December 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the theme of "real estate & property management" and "occupancy." Topics discussed include: Smart building technology (P. 36-40), "five ways AI can prevent cyberattacks" (P. 46-49), maintenance checklists (P. 56-60), "safeguarding IAQ [indoor air quality] amidst outdoor air challenges" such as wildfires (P. 62-66), and "using apps to save FM institutional knowledge" (P. 68-70).
Building Services Management (November 2023 Edition)
The November 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "winter maintenance... for commercial properties" (P. 14-16), recent research from Tork showing "a link between clean, well-functioning workspaces and employee satisfaction" (P. 20-21), "how to keep temporary workers safe" (P. 22-23), and "four considerations" for cleaning small spaces in restrooms (P. 32-33).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (November / December 2023 Edition)
The November / December 2023 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "five ways facility managers can benefit from AI" (P. 6-7), "HVAC upgrades at Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center" (P. 8-11), "LED installations in key exterior areas of Milwaukee International Airport" for energy savings (P. 12-15), and "security and access control" (P. 16-18).
ISSA Today (November / December 2023 Edition)
The November / December edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "the future of the [cleaning] industry" (P. 18-26) and "cleaning for health" (P. 36-40).
Facility Management Journal (September / October 2023 Edition)
The September / October 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses developing the next generation of facility managers (P. 20-24), "capital planning technology" (P. 32-36), using technology to transfer institutional knowledge in facility management (P. 38-43), the usage of AI in facility management (P. 108-113), and elevator maintenance (P. 149-151).
Building Operating Management (September 2023 Edition)
The September 2023 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses emergency preparedness (P. 6-9), "how to improve the restroom experience" (P. 16-18), and "8 benefits of artificial intelligence in facility management" (P. 19-21).
Facility Management Journal (July / August 2023 Edition)
The July / August 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the theme of "technology." Topics discussed include: "Getting the most out of IoT [Internet of Things] in the workplace" (P. 26-31), the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) in facility management (P. 35-39), "how FMs can conquer digital transformation" (P. 42-45), "digital twins" for building operations" (P. 73-76), using technology to support a hybrid work model (P. 78-81), smart restroom technology (P. 98-100), and keeping as-built documentation up to date (P. 105-108).