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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).
Protecting Your Workers From Cold Stress
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how to keep outdoor workers safe at low temperatures
Reducing Your Use of Rock Salt
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the negative aspects of relying on sodium chloride (NaCl) for deicing and possible approaches for reducing its usage
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).
Bring Your Buildings Back With Retro Commissioning
FacilitiesNet interview on "retro commissioning" for improving the energy efficiency of facilities
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"
Survey Outlines BSC / Facility Sustainability and ESG Goals
The 2022 Sustainability and ESG Goals Survey conducted by the Contracting Profits magazine and Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) investigates the current usage of "green / sustainable products / processes" among building service contractors. (Note: A free signup is required to access the data.)
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 Cleaning Decisions (November / December 2022 Edition)
The November / December 2022 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses restroom cleaning equipment (P. 6-9), carpet care (P. 10-13), the results of the 2022 Facility Cleaning Decisions Complaints Survey (P. 14-19), and the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges program (P. 20-21).