Top Allergy Triggers in the Office (and How to Prevent Them) Simple ways to protect occupants from common irritants Summer has officially arrived, and with it comes the allergy season. Following the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, many ironically experienced [...]
Behind The Green Labels You Trust Exploring the science and expertise behind third-party certifications Navigating through the sea of new brands labeled “all-natural” and “non-toxic” can feel overwhelming. This is why third party green certifications prove invaluable. Easily recognized by their [...]
Demystifying Sustainability Buzzwords Navigating environmental sustainability lingo for commercial buildings Establishing sustainability programs have become a key factor for many businesses, as they respond to increased awareness about the environmental impact on public health, as well as growing consumer [...]
Is Omicron changing the rules of COVID-19 contagion? What you need to know about protecting against the new virus strain The new Omicron sub-variant, BA.2, is rapidly becoming the most prominent COVID-19 strain in the United States. The U.S. [...]
What it takes to clean an Apollo spacecraft It's been 50 years after the Apollo 16 spaceship lovingly called Casper landed on the moon, so of course it was due for a little cleaning. Displayed for decades at the U.S. [...]
How Cleaning Supports Mental Health At The Office Nurturing peace of mind at the office with thoughtful, health-oriented cleaning Mental health awareness in the workplace has increased dramatically in recent years, as behavioral research underscores the connection between mental [...]
The Cost of Getting Back To Business Amidst the uncertainty during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, business facilities found some relief from the lower operating and maintenance costs of remote work. However, as South Florida increasingly returns to work in-person, offices [...]
Rising to the Challenge: What to expect in 2022 So much of facility management is about embracing change, both brainstorming new innovations and solving problems as they arise. The past two years, however, have moved the usual challenges in our [...]
The Future of Green Cleaning Amidst COVID-19 This past year facilities faced two major global pressures: the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 pandemic and the looming environmental crisis. From its inception, the U.S. Green Building Council has tackled these issues head on, [...]
Debunking the "Hygiene Theater" Dismantling the questionable disinfection practices that emerged during COVID-19 It's been nearly two years following the outbreak of COVID-19. Yet we won't soon forget those early fearful weeks of the pandemic. The public became overwhelmed with [...]
