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FacilitiesNet
Heating and cooling systems in institutional and commercial facilities are essential for ensuring the comfort of both occupants and visitors. While these systems operate for most of their performance lives in a comfortable range of temperatures, that is not always the case. For maintenance and engineering managers in charge of the performance and reliability of HVAC systems and components, the toughest challenges tend to occur when outside temperature get either too high or too low.
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Facility Executive
Over the years, buildings have become more complex and dynamic than ever — housing multiple systems, standards, and vendors. Some of these newer so-called "smart" buildings also feature systems that weren't commonplace even five years ago, such as water reclamation, sun-tracking, and rainwater harvesting.
Complexity, unfortunately, can also lead to inefficiencies. Systems may not be able to communicate to one another — instead operating in silo, meaning operations staff may not get a holistic view of the building's performance.
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CNBC
Two California state lawmakers on Jan. 3 introduced a bill that would require hotels to provide housekeepers with a "panic button" to prevent violent assaults and sexual harassment.
Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, D-Torrance, jointly introduced the so-called hotel maid "panic button" bill with Assemblyman Bill Quirk, D-Hayward. If it gets passed, it would make California the first in the nation to have a statewide law requiring hotels to provide employees working alone in guest rooms with a panic button.
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Proud Green Building
Winter is here.
Based on the most recent forecast of heating degree-days from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, temperatures this winter are expected to be colder than last winter across the country.
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IFMA's FMJ Magazine
An FM's inner geek cannot help but get excited when considering the technological capabilities available at our fingertips in today's facilities. But the mood is quickly dashed with the realization that while such power and efficiency lie at our doorstep, most facility organizations have yet to truly embrace or leverage them.
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Buildings
Implementing natural light in your workspace isn't always easy, especially in an existing building. Bringing in the most daylight possible sounds like a good idea until it brings solar heat gain and glare with it, driving up your cooling-related energy consumption and potentially prompting occupants to cover the window in the name of avoiding disruptive glare. Make sure your building is delivering the right amount of daylight in the right places with these three tips.
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Hotel News Now
Design trends are always evolving, and hotels are often at the forefront of that evolution.
This year, hotel designers said the focus will be on food-and-beverage outlets, continuing to localize experiences and making creative use of indoor and outdoor spaces.
Hotel News Now spoke with several designers who work on hotel projects about their predictions for hotel design trends in 2018.
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EC&M
Health and wellness issues are becoming a driving force in the building design and construction world. Air quality, temperature control and lighting levels are key factors for occupant satisfaction. As sustainability initiatives spread and new technologies are adopted, design firms and construction companies must expand their capabilities to address emerging wellness standards.
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Green Lodging News
Designing for the ultimate guest experience begins from the ground up. From the moment guests enter a hotel lobby, they should feel quality in every step, and the warmth and elegance of real hardwood floors make a huge impact on the crucial first impression. When designing for a spectacular hospitality experience, the most important decision — even more so than aesthetics — lies in choosing sustainable building materials that will look equally beautiful in year five as they did on day one.
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