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Facility Executive (October 2022 Edition)
The October 2022 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses the usage of security sensors along building perimeters (P. 8 / 39), "the importance of indoor air quality testing" (P. 10-11), a "sustainability checklist for healthcare facilities" (P. 16-17), "managing mass notification" in the event of emergencies (P. 20-21), and "environmentally-friendly cleaning products" for the hospitality industry (P. 26-27).
Specific WELL Building Solutions for Higher Education
FacilitiesNet article on addressing the indoor air quality aspect of WELL building standards in higher education facilities
3 Strategies for Water-Efficient Restrooms
FacilitiesNet report on how commercial facilities can reduce water usage in their restrooms (and the possible financial implications of doing so)
Sustainable Guidelines for Snow and Ice Management
FacilitiesNet article series on "sustainable winter management"
Get Ready for Back-to-School with a Facilities Management Score Card
In this guest article on FacilitiesNet, UG2 representative Matthew Randall discusses the strategies that colleges and universities can take to prepare their facilities for the Fall 2022 semester.
Facility Management Journal (September / October 2022 Edition)
The September / October 2022 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the theme of "people in FM." Topics discussed include: Avoiding a possible knowledge gap as a side effect of leadership retirement (P. 26-30), hybrid work environments (P. 40-44) and their associated "smart technology" (P. 118-120), industry trends in facility management (P. 64-69), evolution of "FM services delivery models" since the COVID pandemic (P. 108-112), and digitization of documentation (P. 126-129).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (September 2022 Edition)
The September 2022 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses leadership in facility management (P. 22-24), "how facility managers can encourage better hand hygiene" (P. 26-28), and "tips for hiring a mold remediation professional" (P. 30-31).
Building Services Management (September 2022 Edition)
The September 2022 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "common snow and ice removal strategies" (P. 12-14), using walk-off mats to "reduce soil, slips, and falls" (P. 16-18), using an "activity-based work model" to "adapt your cleaning program" (P. 20-21), and the cleaning / disinfection procedure for Powered Air-Purifying Respirators [PAPRs] (P. 22-23).
Regenerative Buildings Represent the Future of Facilities
FacilitiesNet interview on "regenerative buildings" as the next step beyond environmental sustainability: "What if buildings could not only be resource-conscious now, but also actively help future generations with the resources they need?"
What Facilities Should Do About Monkeypox
FacilitiesNet report on how facility managers can respond to the 2022 Monkeypox outbreak
How Hybrid Workplaces Put Employers At Risk
FacilitiesNet report on how hybrid and remote working arrangements may expose the employer to additional liabilities
ISSA Today (July / August 2022 Edition)
The July / August 2022 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "UV-C light disinfection devices" (P. 8-11 / 28-29), "integrating robots into workloading" (P. 14-15), "four success factors to human-robot collaboration" (P. 16-18), "using evidence-based data to prove the quality of your cleaning operations" (P. 20-21), and "antimicrobial technologies" for "keeping health care facilities cleaner and safer" (P. 24-25).