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Facilities Management articles for the week of 6/16/2024 - 6/22/2024

Upgraded Foodservice Area Entices New Employees

ith manufacturing jobs on the rise across the country, the companies operating them are looking for ways to entice new employees — and also get them to stick around.

Read This » 5 Reasons to Adopt Facility Management Standards

n a constantly evolving business landscape, organizations are recognizing the fundamental role that facilities play in achieving their strategic objectives.

Read This » Expert Tips to Avoid Common Drain Cleaning Mistakes

here are always things that can go wrong while on the job, so taking the time to train and prepare staff is key to avoiding messy situations when cleaning drains.

Read This » Fall Protection Training: A Manager’s Guide

n 2017, violations related to fall protection training requirements first appeared on the OSHA top 10 list, and they have remained on it since.

Read This » 3 Solar Strategies for Large Commercial Buildings

ot long ago, rooftop solar could be a complicated proposition for commercial warehouse owners and managers.  Today, that’s all changed.  Now, in many states, large commercial rooftops can transform into a tenant for solar, generating revenue for the building owner.

Read This » Fire Alarms: Tone-Only Vs. Voice Systems

fire alarm system is generally designed for a facility to provide protection in addition to any automatic sprinkler system that may be required by the building code.

Read This » How to Rent a Boiler

s any facility manager working with boilers knows, it is one of the more expensive HVAC system projects at institutional and commercial facilities.  When you include all the components associated with boilers, the labor required to install and operate them and delivery costs, boiler projects can often escalate into millions of dollars.

Read This » Cook County Hospital: New HVAC for Old Icon

he starting-from-scratch theme of restoring Cook County Hospital in Chicago extended to the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

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