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CORRinSITE, from AGF Manufacturing Inc., is a corrosion monitor for wet, dry or pre-action sprinkler systems manufactured from the same mild carbon steel as the system’s piping. Developed in response to the increase of corrosion-related failures in fire protection systems, CORRinSITE is available in an in-line pipe and mechanical tee and provides a simple to install, maintenance-free, and inexpensive method to monitor for hidden corrosion problems in any fire protection system. Learn more, https://lnkd.in/eMyvAXVB #FacilitiesManagement #FireProtection #FireSafety #FacilityManager

Consolidated, evidence-based guidance for preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) includes everyday actions that schools can take to prevent and control the spread of respiratory and stomach viruses and bacterial illnesses. This guidance is designed to maximize school attendance while preventing the spread of infectious diseases. The strategies found in the new guidance are based on research and expertise the CDC gained from decades of working to prevent disease transmission in school settings. Learn more, https://lnkd.in/eqGnXZMC #FacilitiesManagement #Education #HealthAndSafety #Hygiene

The first comprehensive federal strategy outlines pathways to reduce emissions by 90% in the buildings sector by 2050, reinforcing President Biden’s investing in America agenda to lower energy costs, improve resilience, and tackle the climate crisis. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) led the development of Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy by 2050: A National Blueprint for the Buildings Sector in collaboration with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other federal agencies. Learn more, https://lnkd.in/eJ3XCqaK #FacilitiesManagement #Decarbonization #EnergySavings #NetZero #EmissionsReduction

Two ADA-compliant automatic soap dispensers in the Fino Collection from Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc combine signature looks with top-fill functionality in five finishes. Both soap dispensers feature a lid that opens to reveal an easy-access, patented, top-fill reservoir for mess-free, above-the-counter refilling. Fino Collection soap dispensers, winner of the Best of NeoCon 2024 Silver Award for Architectural Products, feature low-soap LED indicators that flash when the dispensers are at approximately 25% capacity, letting maintenance staff know it is time to refill. Learn more, https://lnkd.in/ekdVaBkn #FacilitiesManagement #ADACompliance #FacilityMaintenance #NeoCon

The latest statistics show that U.S. fire departments respond to thousands of fires each year in dormitories, fraternity houses, and sorority houses. Cooking and lithium-ion battery safety are among the top fire concerns for on and off-campus student housing. The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and CCFS C. (The Center for Campus Fire Safety) collaborate on the resources needed to ensure students, parents, and campus housing staff and administrators have the relevant information and resources they need to make living spaces as safe as possible from fires and associated hazards. Learn more, https://lnkd.in/gEQc6t7r #FacilitiesManagement #EducationFacilities #FireSafety #HigherEducation

NFMT REMIX (National Facilities Management & Technology) returns to Las Vegas October 29-30 with the theme: Empowering People, Advancing Practice. Empowered by FacilitiesNet/NFMT’s education sessions, networking events and the knowledge gained by visiting the Expo Hall, facility managers can advance their practice by driving innovation and optimizing performance within their facilities. Learn more here, https://lnkd.in/eQ7BA3tJ #FacilitiesManagement #FacilityManager #NFMT #FMTraining #FMNetworking #NFMTREMIX

According to a nationwide poll from Eagle Hill Consulting, most employees say remote work improves corporate culture. In fact, 50% of U.S. workers indicate that they prefer working for an organization that provides flexibility. Additionally, half of workers say they would consider looking for a new job should their employer reduce remote and hybrid work flexibility. These workers say their top concerns about more in-person work include work-life balance (48%), commute time (41%), increased costs (36%), stress (33%), and their happiness (26%). Learn more here, https://lnkd.in/ehqP24NX #FacilitiesManagement #WorkplaceExperience #HybridWork #RemoteWork #FlexibleWorkplace

The Nightingale Awards 2024 honored 34 products at Healthcare Design magazine’s Healthcare Design Conference + Expo. The winners included many leading brands, with Recornect scoring the Best of Competition award for its CoWin Digital Media Wall. Named for Florence Nightingale, the awards recognize products related to the healthcare built environment. To evaluate the entries, jurors visited exhibitors’ booths before the Expo opened to examine the products, hear the story of their design and development, and ask questions. The criteria for the awards include the product’s contribution or solution for clinical or operational outcomes; aesthetics and innovation; durability, functionality, and quality; industry certifications and standards; and environmental sustainability. See the complete list of winners here, https://lnkd.in/gnQRdP5b #FacilitiesManagement #HealthcareDesign #HCDCon #HealthcareSolutions

As the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center it was imperative that Tampa General Hospital (TGH) stay open and ready to care for the community during Hurricane Milton. Storm mitigation efforts stood strong and all three TGH facilities remained fully operational. How did the hospital prepare for a near-direct hit from Hurricane Milton and for Hurricane Helene, which had devastated the region only two weeks earlier? Emergency preparations included the previous construction of an on-site energy source and water source and assembling an AquaFence water-impermeable barrier just before each storm to protect against the storm surge. Learn more about how these healthcare facilities weathered the hurricanes, https://lnkd.in/e7NVS3r3 #FacilitiesManagement #HealthcareFacilities #EmergencyPreparedness #EmergencyManagement #FloodProtection

Apparently, the Best of NeoCon jurors were impressed with NeoCon newcomer, Isomi. Its Layer flexible modular desk system earned NeoCon Gold in the Furniture Systems category and made the finalist list for Best of Competition. Tejo, Isomi’s modular sofa system with a base made from recycled cork waste, won a Sustainability award. Read what the jurors had to say about these impressive products and learn why they were winners at @NeoCon. https://lnkd.in/ekRz9qNA #FacilitiesManagement #Sustainability #NeoCon #ContractFurniture #WorkplaceDesign