Indoor air quality, or IAQ, has become a major point of discussion when it comes to preventing the spread and intensity of aerosol transmissible diseases. A May 2021 New York Times article notes that room ventilation and air purification remain top-of-mind concerns globally, particularly in contained areas like offices. And a July 2021 report from STAT concurs and […]
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As the Omicron variant surges, it’s important that facilities consider revamping their health and safety plans to best protect their employees, property, and buildings. Many industries are already dealing with staff shortages and with the increase in COVID-19 cases even more employees will be calling out from work. During these times it’s important to ensure
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Wednesday 11th World FM day Coming up for 2022 World FM Day many events will be taking place from associations from around the world. From the 10th to the 12th there will be events taking place for all to get involved in. Coming up this year: Event Type Title Date/Time (UTC) Other Café da Manhã
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The goal of Africa Facilities Management Association (Africa FM) is to ensure facilities management (FM) professionals benefit from the establishment of structures to support organizations, companies and individuals in Africa. It is focused on accelerating the profession through engagement with regulatory, government and industry partners. The 2nd Africa FM Conference to be hosted in Cairo,
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The ceremony took place in The American University in Cairo Tahrir Campus, Downtown Cairo, Egypt. EGYFMA was celebrating the official launching since it was founded in September 2019. Also, the ceremony included the signing of the MOU between EGYFMA and Africa FM for the 2nd Annual Africa FM Conference Cairo 2022. This conference is going
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For workers at industrial plants and processors one of the most critical, yet undervalued, tools of the trade have been headlamps. In low light conditions, these essential tools enable technicians to clearly view the task and surroundings under bright light while freeing up both hands. Unfortunately, industrial workers are often restricted to purchasing products through
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The largest cleaning convention in the world, the ISSA Show, was held in November in Las Vegas. Due to the pandemic, this is the first time the show has been held in two years. While it was not a sell-out, it was a highly anticipated and very important show. Here’s why. Over the past two
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One key lesson we have learned from this past year is how critical it is to put health and safety initiatives in place for students. As we look ahead to what college life will look like for campuses across the nation following the pandemic, it is important for university leaders to understand all aspects of
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We live in a world where technology is continually changing the way we manage our businesses. Businesses are streamlining operations and staying connected with locations all over the world. Maintenance teams need to keep ahead of this rapid pace to help manage their facilities and maintenance operations more efficiently. Unfortunately, this progress and convenience also
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Did you know that you’re more likely to come into contact with bacteria on commercial elevator buttons than on a public toilet seat? While elevators may be the most convenient ways for tenants, employees and guests to travel up and down multi-story buildings, the small enclosure and heavy traffic allows for a quick buildup of
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