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Facilitiesnet
Though the pressure for more stringent rules and regulations is only increasing, businesses still face hurdles when it comes to creating truly safe and secure workplaces in modern society. Though accessible storage, clear communication and cybersecurity are just three ways to improve safety and security at work, together they can help businesses take a big step towards protecting and nurturing the welfare of their staff.
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Facility Executive
Winter is right around the corner. With the changing seasons comes freeze and thaw cycles, falling pine needles and leaves, organic growth, and harsh weather conditions that can wreak havoc on a building or structure's exterior if not maintained properly. Conducting an annual fall building inspection will help to identify potential maintenance issues before they become problematic and lead to costly repairs.
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Hotel News Now
There is no question that we are in the midst of a huge shift in consumer behaviors and desires. And at a time when the priorities and preferences of consumers are changing, perhaps faster than at any time in recent memory, it is both fascinating and important to look at how the hotel industry is evolving in response to those shifts.
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Green Lodging News
Investor interest in green development has been big business for a while now and the trends haven't changed — green investing is unilaterally hot.
Green construction and net-zero buildings have been shining lights in historically glum markets, with green building growing in 2012. But what's the news with green building and developments? And what are investors and lenders doing for small-scale developers and individual clients?
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San Diego Union-Tribune
There was a time when checked luggage wasn't scanned at airports, you could bring a Swiss army knife on board an airplane, and your friends and family could accompany you to your departure gate.
Then the terrorist attacks of 9/11 occurred, and security at airports forever changed. Will the Las Vegas Strip massacre that originated from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay resort now be the seminal event that will forever toughen security in U.S. hotels?
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IFMA's FMJ Magazine
When the term "facility manager" evokes images of screwdrivers and wrenches in an organization, it means work needs to be done on the perception of FM. If a facilities department is focused mainly on maintenance, that reflects a department that is focused on reaction over planning. Making the transformation from a maintenance-based team to a management-based team requires a redesign of the entire facilities department.
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BUILDINGS
It’s easy to assume your railings are in good shape until proven wrong, but just like any building material, they can fail – and if someone gets hurt as a result, your organization will be held responsible. Look for these six important elements to make sure your railing can stand the test of time, suggests railing manufacturer Fairway Architectural Railing Solutions.
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BUILDINGS
A bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives would cut over US$10 million in funding for the ENERGY STAR program, a 26 percent drop.
Facility managers who use ENERGY STAR equipment and the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager will want to take action as this bill moves from the House to a future vote in the U.S. Senate.
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Austin American-Statesman
Health officials have confirmed a sixth case of Legionnaires' disease contracted at a Round Rock hotel.
The sixth person diagnosed with the bacterial infection was a recent guest at SpringHill Suites by Marriott and is in the hospital, said John Teel, the executive director of Williamson County and Cities Health District.
Investigators also are studying reports from 20 people who contracted a respiratory illness while they were staying at the hotel this summer or after they got home, but they were not diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, Teel said.
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Proud Green Building
Sustainability is more popular than ever, and forward-thinking environmental practices can no longer be ignored. As a result, many facility management executives continue to move toward sustainable landscapes as a part of an overall commitment to social responsibility in their organizations.
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