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Facilitiesnet
Deferred maintenance in institutional and commercial facilities is affecting high-tech facilities, not just aging public schools, according to an article by Politico. The University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center is doing cutting-edge work to find cures for new biological threats to the U.S. citrus crop, but its researchers and staff housed in some of the facility’s older buildings are also waging a more immediate fight against bugs, rodents and other fauna that thrive in the muggy summer heat.
In one lab in the packing house, traps for mice and insects sometimes lie alongside microscopes and testing equipment; staffers keep a large supply of bleach on hand to clean mold off walls, vents and even dishes used to test samples.
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The Associated Press via ABC News
Health officials say the number of people diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease in an outbreak at the hotel at Graceland has risen to nine.
The Shelby County Health Department said in late June that four people contracted the illness after staying at The Guest House at Graceland. The hotel is located on the property of the tourist attraction centered on the life of late singer Elvis Presley in Memphis, Tennessee.
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IFMA's FMJ Magazine
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is an innovative financing mechanism in the United States that allows property owners to fund energy-efficient upgrades with no up-front capital investment. PACE is adopted through legislation at the state level. Depending on state regulations, cities or counties opt into the program. Why isn't everyone using PACE funding?
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Hotel Executive
With the summer storm season upon us, it's especially important for hotels to be prepared for hazardous waste emergencies caused by severe weather. Preparation for such events is crucial for safely and compliantly handling emergency spills. Not only is proactive planning for environmental emergencies valuable from a compliance standpoint, but it can help minimize the damage inflicted within your hotel and the surrounding area, as well as reduce the risk to the health of your guests and staff members.
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ACHR NEWS
There are numerous different types of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems that building owners and managers can select for their high-performance buildings, including rooftop units, variable refrigerant flow systems, geothermal or air-source heat pumps and, of course, chillers. Chillers have long been the HVAC systems of choice for large commercial buildings and other facilities, but they are facing fierce competition from new technologies, such as VRF systems, which are frequently considered to be easier to install and maintain.
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Bizcommunity.com
FacilitiesNet reports that facilities technology is generating new types of data, and in larger quantities, that enable managers to more easily find waste, weaknesses and opportunities in their facilities and operations.
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Outbreak News Today
Scientist and engineer, Sarah Ferrari, who is a member of the Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease, a coalition of subject matter experts and stakeholders formed to promote best practices on Legionnaires' Disease prevention joined me in the second part of this interview on Legionnaires' disease and Legionella.
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Lodging
A decade ago, guests may have brought their laptops along on a business trip. Today, they're bringing their smart phone, tablet, smart watch, laptop, and more. Wireless internet has quickly become if not the most, certainly one of the most important hotel amenities. In the last few years, bandwidth needs and capacities have exploded in the hospitality industry, according to John Garland,the IT manager at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. Many older wireless systems simply can’t support the emerging technological needs of hotel guests.
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Health Facilities Management
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing to delay compliance with electronic reporting requirements for workplace injury and illness tracking.
The administration published the final rule Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses in May, which was supposed to go into effect July 1. OSHA has proposed delaying the compliance date to Dec. 1 instead to allow OHSA additional time to review laws and policies surrounding the rule. The administration is reviewing public comments on the proposal.
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Los Angeles Times
The declining airfares over the last two years in the U.S. look like they are about to become a happy memory.
Airfares are projected to rise 3.5 percent worldwide next year, with hotel rates jumping 3.7 percent and ground transportation, such as taxis, rising 1.6 percent, according to a travel management company and a trade group for business travel managers.
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The Internet of Business
A growing number of facility managers are investing in Internet of Things technology to improve the performance of the buildings they manage, according to a recent survey. The study claims that building managers are actively exploring technologies such as intelligent analytics to transform maintenance decisions and operations.
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