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Facility Maintenance Decisions (January 2023 Edition)
The January 2023 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses a Michigan high school's adoption of 405nm lighting for continuous disinfection (P. 8-11; note that the reference to "UV" in the print version is technically a misnomer, as 405nm is in the visible range); "operator safety and comfort" considerations when selecting grounds maintenance equipment (P. 12-15); and building automation systems (P. 16-18).
Building Operating Management (January / February 2023 Edition)
The January / February 2023 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses various approaches to energy efficiency (P. 6-13), usage of MERV 13 filters at a New York City high school (P. 14-17), and the water quality of facilities (P. 20-21).
Lighting Technology Helps Reduce Hospital Infection Rates
FacilitiesNet article on the usage of antimicrobial "luminaires with 405nm technology" at the Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC)  in south central Tennessee
Building Operating Management (December 2022 Edition)
The December 2022 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses the usage of UV technology in the municipal buildings of Santa Clarita, CA "to improve air quality" (P. 14-15), other benefits of "sustainable buildings" beyond environmental considerations (P. 16-17), and recent "trends in restroom design" (P. 18-19).
Dedicated Outdoor Air System Sparks Revival of New York City Tower
FacilitiesNet article on the planned redevelopment of Lever House in Midtown Manhattan that includes "a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS), which will deliver 100 percent outside air to tenants"
Building Services Management (December 2022 Edition)
The December 2022 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the handling lithium-ion batteries (P. 14-16), maintenance of hard floors (P. 22-23), concrete surfaces (P. 28-29), and potential sources of odor and volatile organic compounds (P. 30-31).
School IAQ Top Priority of Federal Funds
This FacilitiesNet article mentions a November 2022 report from the Center for Green Schools, which analyzes how K-12 schools in the US are planning to use ESSER III funding to "manage indoor air quality (IAQ) and upgrade facilities."
Facility Management Journal (November / December 2022 Edition)
The November / December 2022 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the theme of "FM finance and strategy." Topics discussed include: "The role of predictive maintenance" (P. 40-43), "why commercial cleaning remains essential" after the COVID-19 pandemic (P. 56-58), preparedness for "severe conditions" and other emergencies (P. 63-65 / 87-90), "planning for equipment upgrades" (P. 72-76), "frontline defense for flood-prone infrastructure" (P. 83-86), and "FM metrics and strategies for building health" (P. 91-95).
Building Services Management (November 2022 Edition)
The November 2022 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses seasonal respiratory viruses (P. 12-13), hearing protection for workers (P. 18-19), HVAC upgrades for K-12 schools (P. 24-25), restroom cleaning (P. 28), and contamination risk of commercial ice machines (P. 30-31).
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Your Facility
Cleaning Maintenance & Management report on the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning due to the usage of heating fuels
Building Services Management (October 2022 Edition)
The October 2022 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses indoor air hygiene (P. 12-14), the usage of AI for building maintenance (P. 24-27), equipment considerations for floor cleaning (P. 30-31), and electric hand dryers (P. 32-33).
Specific WELL Building Solutions for Higher Education
FacilitiesNet article on addressing the indoor air quality aspect of WELL building standards in higher education facilities