This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here August 3, 2021 DOE says new building codes to cut energy costs by US$138B, but EV backers see failure to advance charging Utility Dive Updated building codes would save U.S. homes and businesses US$138 billion in energy costs over the next three decades, the U.S. Department of Energy concluded on July 21. However, electric vehicle advocates see a missed opportunity to advance charging infrastructure with the new rules.  READ MORE Intellihot saves money, time, space We didn’t set out to create a better water heater. But as robotics engineers, we knew a worthy challenge when we saw it. LEARN MORE 'The risk is significant': Delta variant threatens senior living industry's COVID-19 recovery Senior Housing News Earlier this year as the first vaccines flowed into senior living communities, it seemed as though the lockdowns and restrictions of 2020 were soon to be a distant memory. Now, a new and significantly more infectious strain of coronavirus dubbed the delta variant threatens to derail some of that progress, and the industry is monitoring the situation closely and already making some adjustments, such as reinstituting mask mandates.  READ MORE Industry establishes Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award Lodging Magazine The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation, and The BHN Group announced a new award to recognize and honor the transformational leadership of industry icon, Arne Sorenson, former president & CEO of Marriott International who died earlier this year.  READ MORE Testing 'green' construction to ensure Surfside doesn't happen again Forbes The search for victims of the tragic Surfside, Florida, building collapse may have ended, but the search for answers to how this happened and lessons to prevent it from happening again is only just beginning. This catastrophe justifies a closer look at how building materials are tested for strength and durability — especially in light of two urgent pressing concerns: whether or not to return to offices as the economy emerges from the pandemic; and how building for climate resilience and reduced carbon footprint affect building safety.  READ MORE Check it or remove it: The 2 absolute minimum requirements for room attendants Lodging Magazine Housekeeping standards for cleaning guestrooms often vary amongst brands and franchisors. Luxury brands require housekeepers to perform more meticulous cleaning due to more elegant furnishings and amenities, increased expectations from prospective guests, and higher average room rate. Yet, all guests typically judge a hotel first and foremost on its perceived level of cleanliness, especially in the guestroom, when making a satisfaction and value determination regarding their stay.  READ MORE 5 core elements of good indoor air hygiene FacilitiesNet The quality of the air we breathe in a building has always been of the utmost importance. That's because, on average, we spend 90 percent of our time indoors. Given that percentage, our efforts toward indoor air hygiene have not always been as intense as they should be, especially in high occupancy buildings such as offices and school classrooms.  READ MORE At the end of the day, it is about relationships McKnight's Senior Living I have spent the past 50 years building a career in hospitality services. I have worked in restaurants, hotels and, most recently, as St. John's vice president for senior housing. St. John's independent living and assisted living communities comprise 440 apartments, town homes, cottages and bungalows. This responsibility keeps me active and very personally involved with a focus on satisfying the expectations of more than 500 residents.  READ MORE Seniors housing operators adjust to shifting labor landscape, say webinar panelists REBUSINESS ONLINE Hiring and retaining good employees was already one of seniors housing operators' top challenges before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Despite the many new problems that the outbreak presented, many in the seniors housing industry saw a potential silver lining: With so many losing jobs in the hospitality sector, among others, would this be a chance for operators to snatch up those workers?  READ MORE Customized and reliable stepper motors address HVAC damper application extremes Design World In any HVAC system, dampers are used to regulate airflow inside the ducts. In some systems, manual dampers allow personnel to turn a handle on the outside of a duct. However, if you have to regulate airflow on a constant basis, you'll need automatic dampers with electric or pneumatic motors that can be controlled by a thermostat or building automation system.  READ MORE   NAHLE Newsweek Connect with NAHLE Jason Zimmerman, Director of Publishing, Multiview, 469-420-2686 | Download media kit Suzanne Mason, Travel & Hospitality Editor, Multiview, 202-684-7177 | Contribute News Robert Elliott, Contributing Editor, NAHLE, 703-922-7105 National Association of Hotel & Lodging Engineers P.O. Box 30844  |  Alexandria, VA 22310  703-922-7105  |  Contact Us  |  www.nahle.org Click here to unsubscribe.  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. ADVERTISE SUBSCRIBE PAST ISSUES   7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063