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Facilitiesnet
What’s the connection between maintenance and design in institutional and commercial facilities? In most organizations, that connection is unfortunately limited, according to a new report from the U.S. General Accounting Office. The report highlights the disconnect that exists between those who plan and design buildings and those who are responsible for the facilities’ maintenance once they open.
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Skift
When guests check into the Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills in California, they shouldn't be surprised to find members of the hotel staff, from housekeeping and maintenance to the bellmen, all sporting the latest Samsung smartwatches on their wrists.
That's because the hotel is using those smartwatches as part of a strategy to improve the overall guest experience and deliver better customer service.
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Hotel Management
Is your hotel prepared if the unthinkable happens and disaster strikes? While many businesses have clear plans for emergencies, oftentimes there is a breakdown when it comes to execution, which can lead to mistakes that could endanger the lives of employees or guests.
Stephen Nardi, CEO of Chicago-based mobile software company RealView, said the first thing any hotel employee should do in a situation is call 911, but after that he or she should have a plan to fall back on. His company assists with the process by providing a streamlined way to equip first responders with your hotel’s up-to-date floor plans, as well as other considerations.
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Quartz
In case you missed it, single use plastic is the modern day consumer's pariah. From Starbucks to Alaska Airlines to the IKEA, companies and retailers are ditching single use plastic in a bid to be more environmentally friendly and live up to the ideal of conscientious consumption. The hotel space is no different. Edition Hotels, which is co-owned by Marriott, recently announced it was going plastic-free and is hoping to lead a coalition of boutique luxury hoteliers to do the same.
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By Scott E. Rupp
 Perhaps the following bit of guidance only applies to approximately one-third of the United States, but with another storm season upon us, one can never be too prepared. The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season began on June 1, and with deadly subtropical storm Alberto having moved through the Gulf Coast and the Midwest already, and an extremely deadly storm season only a year behind us, preparation now could save lives and facilities.
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IFMA's FMJ Magazine
Ask any facility owner or manager, industrial engineer or process improvement professional knee-deep in the daily management of a process-driven space (manufacturing facilities, laboratories, testing areas, R&D/research labs) if their space is unique, and the answer will always be yes. Process-driven spaces are the hub of operations for the companies they support, and should have a focus on efficiency, flexibility and accuracy. How can facility managers ensure a facility is designed and operated in a way that promotes cost savings and improves efficiency? This is where Lean Manufacturing comes into play.
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Senseware via Proud Green Building
Energy costs in commercial buildings are reaching record highs due to a host of factors including increased competition, the boom in technology initiatives, increased use of HVAC systems, lighting and other building control systems. To put it into perspective, a commercial building uses 90 percent of the electricity it consumes for lighting, office equipment and HVAC systems.
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Hotel Management
Co-working has been of growing interest to the hotel sector, offering not only additional facilities and the potential for revenue growth, but also strengthening ties to the local community. For example, the latest hotel under Saco's Locke brand, with co-working space for 152, has secured planning permission in London.
Real estate investment company Apirose is behind the £40-million, new-build 121-guestroom property, with Saco Property Group appointed development manager. The project is expected to be completed in April 2020.
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Green Lodging News
Launched worldwide and celebrated with fanfare in New York, Beijing, London and Sydney, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) unveiled the WELL v2 pilot, the next version of its pioneering WELL Building Standard, the first rating system to focus exclusively on the impacts of buildings on human health and wellness.
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