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Lodging Engineer
With the arrival of spring, pests are leaving their winter environment in search of food and water. Five effective tips are discussed to help prevent pests finding residence at your building.
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Lodging Engieneer
A deadly bacteria could be lurking in your HVAC system. Learn the cause and guidelines for preventing infection at your facility.
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eHotelier
When it comes to the hospitality sector, safety is of utmost importance. The hotel industry has to comply with health and safety regulations. But what really distinguishes an excellent lodging facility from an average Joe are real concern for the safety and comfort of the guests and employees.
Let's focus on the safety requirements and measures of the hotel industry and how best they can prevent accidents and contain damages if one occurs.
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Lodging
Legionella bacteria were identified in 1976 as the cause of Legionnaires' disease (a deadly pneumonia) and Pontiac fever. More recently, rates of contamination and infection have been on the rise across the United States and around the world. Not only are there new, unexpected sources of contamination, but also drinking water sources and infrastructure (in addition to premise plumbing) have been implicated in the increased spread of Legionella.
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Lodging Engineer
Get some insider tips from a tax advisor on how to save some money this tax season. If you are a hotel engineer and you don't know whether to itemize your return — this article is for you!
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FacilitiesNet
You always wash your hands after using the restroom, obviously. It's all those other people who don't, right? Well, somebody is causing problems in restrooms, according to a new survey from Bradley Corp. on the habits and opinions of restroom users.
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Facility Executive
Lendlease, an international property and infrastructure group, is celebrating the grand opening of the new Candlewood Suites on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. It is the first hotel in the U.S. to be completely constructed using cross laminated timber (CLT). The hotel's ribbon cutting event highlights the partnership between the United States Army, Lendlease and IHG Army Hotels.
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Sourceable
In a perfect world, facilities managers would always choose to optimize building performance.
Consuming less energy, improving occupant comfort and productivity, reducing equipment failures and repair emergencies — these are all ideal goals.
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Living Architecture Monitor
Green roofs are receiving praise for not only reclaiming green space in our dense cities but also for their environmental value.
Beyond aesthetics, it is well documented that green roofs can help reduce the urban heat island effect; reduce noise pollution; sequester carbon; be used as a passive tool for energy savings; encourage biodiversity; and support biophilia — the connection between human beings and nature.
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Clean Link
Many janitors and supervisors remember the "good old days" when chemicals were dispensed by the "glug-glug" system. However the needs to control cost and improve safety created an opportunity for companies to design dilution control tools for the janitorial market.
When it comes to dilution control, there are many options available: Chemical proportioners, plastic pumps, containers with built-in metering tips and more.
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BUILDINGS
A rebounding construction market combined with an increased focus on sustainability has created the perfect environment for innovation. Consumers and businesses are keeping a closer eye on energy costs, and many see construction projects as an opportunity to set a positive example. As such, researchers are scrambling to come up with building solutions that are more environmentally friendly yet just as effective as their predecessors.
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Facility Dude
IIoT is becoming a well-known trend in the manufacturing industry. The buzzword describes the machine to machine communications or the interconnectivity of machines using sensors and Wi-Fi. The trend is increasing due to the major benefits it creates in all parts of manufacturing operations, especially in maintenance of equipment.
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FMLink
In the first year of a new reporting requirement, employers notified the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration of more than 10,000 severe work-related injuries, creating the opportunity for the agency to work with employers to eliminate hazards and protect other workers. Since Jan. 1, 2015, employers have been required to report any severe work-related injury — defined as a hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye — within 24 hours.
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