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What facilities managers can do to prevent crime

July 27, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. has created a struggling economy, which historically leads to rising crime.There is still much uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and its impact on the economy as it has not yet fully ended. However, it has alread...

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Measuring green: Commercial buildings give back to the planet

July 23, 2020

We have heard “go green” for decades and now that the global pandemic has emphasized building health, that theme is beginning to resonate with more people.In fact, developers are now going even further with “deep green” buildings. The commercial buil...

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Best's Best: Norfolk Public Schools

July 17, 2020

Norfolk is one of the 100 most populous cities in the U.S., located at the core of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.The city is home to 34 elementary schools, eight middle schools, five high schools, and nine special-purpose and preschools. The ma...

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4 amazing benefits of getting maintenance stockrooms organized

July 15, 2020

Organizing a stockroom can take hours that could be better spent addressing the day-to-day issues on the job.Rather than giving up valuable time to get organized, many maintenance workers know the general area where the parts are and will opt to use ...

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Fittings: Do more and make connections that really last

July 01, 2020

Push-fittings, or push-to-connect, solutions have been saving invaluable time for plumbers and contractors over the past few decades.Push-fittings provide a water-tight seal and are easily installed without the use of special tools, solder, or solven...

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Get a handle on hygiene

June 29, 2020

Addressing the anxiety associated with the spread of viruses over surfaces without going over the facility’s budget can seem nearly impossible.Some places simply just cannot switch over to sensor technology no matter how badly they would like to help...

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4 Steps to Successful Facilities Management

June 23, 2020

What does it mean to be a successful facility manager or engineer?Having a small modification to your daily routine can make a huge impact on your facility.At its core, facility operations maintain consistency through all responsive procedures to bri...

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Best's Best: Busy in Boston

June 19, 2020

Boston’s fast-paced financial district is located in the downtown area. High-rise buildings soaring into the sky are generously sprinkled over the downtown Boston landscape, and stretch out far enough to embrace the Boston Harbor skyline.People pour ...

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Beware the phantom flush

June 17, 2020

The future is hands-free.People are more aware now than ever of the spread of diseases over surfaces, which has in turn propelled us all into a future that embraces touchless options.Sensor technology first began appearing in restrooms in the 1990’s....

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Bridging the skilled trades gap

June 15, 2020

Millennials have been credited with the destruction of everything from napkins to department stores to marriage. While these younger people have been foregoing homeownership to enjoy the occasional avocado toast, it illuminates the fact that younger ...

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5 items you need for your next big cleanup

June 11, 2020

Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and the unfortunate reality of crime all share something in common: they leave you with the pieces to clean up afterwards. Disasters aside, the benefits of a large cleanup may surprise you. You could find part...

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Best's Best: Small town, big goals

June 05, 2020

Poquoson is an independent city in Virginia, home to over 12,000 people.In southern Virginia, Poquoson rests on the coast, looking out to stretches of glimmering water. Though the city is small, it is in close proximity to larger cities, military bas...

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Improving indoor air quality

June 01, 2020

We are all aware of the dangers in the air around us outdoors, whether that means breathing in city street pollution or coping from allergies when there is a lot of pollen in the air. But what about the air quality in the workplace and indoor areas w...

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Installing gaskets and flanges

May 28, 2020

When a gasket failure occurs, it can be problematic and cause downtime in your facility. Most gasket failures are due to faulty user installation, according to multiple sources. Typically failures are preventable.We have a step-by-step guide for your...

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Protecting commercial buildings from pests

May 26, 2020

High-traffic areas in commercial buildings are known to be prone to foul odors, dirty floors, and standing water. These spaces need extra attention to maintain cleanliness, or they will likely leave a negative impression.Pay attention to the “hot spo...

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Get your building through hurricane season with these 2 easy-to-use products

May 21, 2020

The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins in less than two weeks, on June 1. However, the first named storm of the season has already formed off the east coast of Florida.“When the storm is upgraded, it will mark the sixth year in a row that a ...

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The 5 changes that will bring your facility's restroom into the future

May 19, 2020

Public restrooms put your building’s tenants into a tight, intimate space. As the U.S. dips its toe in the waters to determine if it’s safe to go into the public, the restroom has proven to be an obstacle of its own.As we head into the future as a re...

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Best's Best: Getting supplies during uncertain times

May 15, 2020

Avis Budget Group is a leading rental car provider with options to keep busy people going to where they need to be all over the globe.In Virginia’s most populous city of Virginia Beach, Commonwealth Commercial Avis Budget Group has a busy satellite o...

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5 common HVAC issues to watch for this summer

May 13, 2020

As temperatures climb, and the summer months draw nearer, your facility’s HVAC system is going to be under more strain than it will encounter any other time of the year.Watch for these common HVAC issues in the coming months to be sure that your buil...

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What are smart buildings?

May 11, 2020

Today, technology is a regular part of our everyday lives. In our cars, the homes we live in, and sometimes even found on our wrists in the form of smart watches or in our pockets.Technological innovation doesn’t stop there either. It can be fully in...

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Moen commits to saving water with launch of "Mission Moen"

May 05, 2020

A long-time leader in faucet sales in the U.S. is turning its strength in innovation towards making an impact on the planet and its most precious resource, water.Moen newly announced its launch of Mission Moen, which aims to help preserve and protect...

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Best's Best: No days off

May 01, 2020

At The Capital Group, Senior Maintenance Technician, Kirk Greer, is on call every hour of every day, 365 days a year. Working at such a highly developed company undoubtedly keeps Greer busy on the job, so he built a solid professional relationship wi...

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Is your routine holding you back?

April 29, 2020

Selecting a day to preform regular checks on your building’s high-traffic areas throughout the day will lead to an answer. That answer might even surprise you.I admit that I am a person who clings tightly to a regular daily routine. I rarely deviate ...

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EPA announces it will maintain WaterSense program specifications

April 27, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced earlier this month that there will be no updates or changes made to the WaterSense program, effectively ensuring the program’s long-term viability.The WaterSense program was created to make fin...