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  The winter months typically bring more colds and flu, but according to studies, the 2022/2023 influenza season has recorded higher than usual numbers and it began earlier in the year than in the past. For facility managers and cleaners, this information provides an opportunity to adjust cleaning practices to increase the health and safety…

  Indoor air quality (IAQ) can have a significant impact on the health and productivity of the occupants of your building. As a facility manager, indoor air pollution is something you should be addressing as part of your regular maintenance. RELATED: The importance of air purification There are many factors that can affect the IAQ…

As Black History Month began on Feb. 1, Howard University—one of the most prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—jumpstarted a series of major campus development projects. Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA announced the beginning of extensive renovations during a groundbreaking ceremony and “hard hat” tour at its Myrtilla Miner Building, a 109-year-old landmark…

Facility managers play an important role in ensuring indoor air quality (IAQ). The direct and indirect impacts of IAQ are well understood, particularly for those who suffer from lung or heart conditions. The U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS) has estimated that poor IAQ may cost the country up to £20 billion (~$24 billion) annually and…

  European countries were forced to accelerate their renewable energy capacity after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked a global energy crisis. The EU’s REPowerEU plan aims to increase the share of renewables in final energy consumption overall to 45 percent by the end of the decade. However, a new report by energy think tank Ember…

  Recycling has become an increasingly important part of environmental sustainability. Over the last couple of decades, many businesses have implemented sustainable practices in their operations to reduce the amount of waste they generate and to ensure that “unavoidable” waste is diverted away from landfills and into recycling streams. Developing sustainable recycling practices across business…