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Lodging Engineer
Hotel engineers are faced with the daily challenge of protecting the business from property damage or liability claims that can come from many different causes. On the property side, hotels are incredibly complex operations that rely on interconnected networks of systems to provide consistent services to guests. On the liability side, hotels have numerous exposures that present the chance of injury to both workers and the public, from traditional slip and fall hazards to challenging risks presented by pools, fitness centers, restaurants and more.
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BUILDINGS
The ideal entryway in a building will have a flooring system that adequately protects occupants from injury and the rest of the building from outdoor elements that find their way inside. These measures can ensure that you are doing both.
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Hotel Management
The interest in hotel mobile key has peaked, driven by millennials and other technology-loving guests, but adoption is slower than the desire for the innovation. Mobile locks and keyless entry are approaching a critical mass of installations as demand and popularity climb, said Markus Boberg, VP of business development for Assa Abloy Hospitality.
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FacilityManagement
Tackling a plumbing project can be overwhelming, especially when you start to shop for piping and realize all of the different options available for you. Do you want PVC, galvanized metal, or flexible PEX tubing? Here are some details about the most popular types of plumbing piping and what they are best used for that might make your decision a little easier.
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Successful Meetings
When you stay at a hotel, your money buys a lot more than a bed and a minibar. It also buys jobs and supports families, schools, parks, and roads.
That's the message behind Dreams Happen Here, a new advocacy campaign launched by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) to promote the economic benefits of hotels in communities across the country.
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IFMA's FMJ magazine
The real future of workplace is in the people it supports and the activities and conversations that take place within the space. This is the place where facility managers, if equipped with the right workplace tools of conversational intelligence, can bring life back to the space, connecting important assets of the organization: people and real estate.
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FacilitiesNet
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recommended two Green Seal standards related to paints and coatings for use in federal purchasing. The standards, GS-11 (Standard for Paints, Coatings, Stains, and Sealers) and GS-43 (Standard for Recycled Latex Paint), would be included in its newly revised Recommendations of Specifications, Standards and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing.
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Facility Executive
A new alliance led by the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) has been formed to launch an expanded Sustainable Salt Initiative (SSI); in collaboration with salt tracking technology company Viaesys, Inc.; and data analysis by the University of Waterloo. This new research effort is designed to set recommended industry standards for salt application during winter snow and ice events.
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BUILDINGS
Plunging temperatures, slippery surfaces and extra precipitation combine to wreak havoc on roofs, from overloading drains to straining roofing materials through expansion and contraction. But a little planning can minimize the impact on your roof and ensure you're prepared for the worst-case scenario. Protect your roof from winter's worst with these tips.
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Clean Link
From polishing to stripping, janitors spend a lot of time using floor-care machines. That's why it's so important to choose the right pad or brush for the task at hand. But with more options than ever, many building service contractors find it easiest to simply stick with what they know.
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