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FMLink Newsletter -- Sustainability -- August 20, 2020 This Sustainability newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. This newsletter covers sustainability news from July 23 through August 19, 2020. |
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Wondering which HVAC system or equipment to use? ASHRAE's 2020 handbook describes your options (Publications) What are CRE executives' current thoughts about hybrid work and the physical office? (Surveys and Trends) If you're reopening education facilities, see ASHRAE's HVAC checklists to reduce airborne transmission of coronavirus (Publications) The pandemic and downturn haven't derailed energy reduction and clean energy plans, finds Deloitte (Surveys and Trends) Reopening your building: A resource guide (Sustainability ? Leonardo Academy) Be aware! Survey shows even trained workers experience electrical shock (Surveys and Trends) Benchmarking your maintenance staffing in a COVID-19 world (Benchmarking ? FM BENCHMARKING) |
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See how energy-saving air curtains can now kill coronavirus, mold and other biological contaminants at the doorway (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) Find out how this smart air purification technology can seek and destroy virus particles for a safer reopening (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) Need a new HVAC cooler? This smart hybrid now offers water disinfecting and meets strict noise and fire codes (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) Comply with COVID-19 safety needs with this wellness kiosk and digital signs (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) See how this stylish outdoor furniture collection can encourage safe distancing while enabling needed personal connections (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) Set up meetings and classes in any configuration with these nesting flip-top training tables (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Maintenance and Operations -- October 8, 2020 This Operations & Maintenance newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. This newsletter covers operations and maintenance news from September 10 through October 7, 2020. |
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To make sure your custodians know how to clean safely and effectively, see what these property service workers are doing for training (Associations and Organizations) Benchmarking for outsourcers, with a focus on best practices (Benchmarking ? FM BENCHMARKING) Comprehensive FM training and credentialing program gets a major partner in AFE (Associations and Organizations) Are ultraviolet (UV) devices effective against coronavirus? Are they safe to use? Get insights from NEMA, ALA, UL (Publications) Keep your use of facial recognition technology ethical - see the Security Industry Association's new policy principles (Publications) Find out which green products can help reduce asthma and other health issues at your school, in this USGBC guide (Publications) |
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See how this mobile dispensing system can keep your cleaning crews more productive and reduce cross-contamination (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services) Need help with your electrical equipment but don't want the wait or risk of a technician visit? Check out Schneider Electric's new virtual service (Products and Services ? Software & Technology)
Find out how you can boost security and reduce costs without increasing staff, with these remote security services and analytics (Products and Services ? Security) If you want facial recognition software with easy setup that's affordable and won't back up your lines, check out this no-touch access control (Products and Services ? Security) See how you can do everything from badge verification to emergency mustering to medical screening with one system (Products and Services ? Security) Looking for enhanced cleaning services? ABM's new three-step approach delivers safety and peace of mind (Products and Services ? Services) For safe, eco-friendly disinfectants along with sector-specific training, see this new partnership (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services) If you're looking for innovative security products, check out this year's SIA Awards (Products and Services ? Security) Find out how to minimize crowds and enhance security at your elevators with this touchless solution (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Furnishings and Interiors -- August 6, 2020 This Furnishings & Interiors newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. |
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Which is more effective against COVID-19 - hand dryers or paper towels? See what CDC and WHO have to say (Products and Services » Restroom Equipment and Supplies) Need new flooring? Find the right contractors, installers, distributors, consultants and manufacturers with this guide (Publications) |
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For a no-contact way to take temperatures and track the results, check out this efficient way to process returning employees (Electronic Communications, A/V » Products and Services) NeoCon 2020: To help you protect office workers, check out these antimicrobial, noise-dampening desk screens (Products and Services » Safety and Health) NeoCon 2020: If you need places for open-office workers to collaborate or work quietly, check out these acoustic pods (Furniture & Furnishings » Products and Services) If you need protective screening that integrates with your design, check out this customizable system to minimize germ spread (Products and Services » Safety and Health) NeoCon 2020: See how your carpeting can create natural boundaries for functional work zones and traffic flow (Carpeting & Flooring » Products and Services) NeoCon 2020: As a longer-term solution to protect workers, these easy-to-disinfect desk partitions come in a multitude of styles (Products and Services » Safety and Health) NeoCon: See how this flooring resists scratches, stains, and scuffs - and doesn't need transition strips to meet carpeting (Carpeting & Flooring » Products and Services) Set up meetings and classes in any configuration with these nesting flip-top training tables (Furniture & Furnishings » Products and Services) NeoCon 2020: See how these ergonomic tables and dividers can help you meet both social distancing and work-from-home needs (Furniture & Furnishings » Products and Services) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Operations and Maintenance -- August 13, 2020 This Operations & Maintenance newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. This newsletter covers operations and maintenance news from July 16 through August 12, 2020. |
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Benchmarking your maintenance staffing in a COVID-19 world (Benchmarking ? FM BENCHMARKING) Outsourcing cleaning services (How To ? BOMI International) 10 actions to ensure a safer reopening, from NSC - plus guidance for specific building types (Publications) These guides can help you determine safe exposure levels to potential hazards, whether physical or airborne (Publications) Infectious disease outbreaks-Identifying risks and analyzing how viruses spread (Magazines ? ISSA Today) How viruses are released, how they spread, and what we can do to protect our workspace How can you protect those who must work LESS than 6 feet apart? Look to mold remediation practices for clues (Publications) Removing gray areas-Effective cleaning training is the key to infection prevention (Magazines ? ISSA Today) Critical elements are cleaning protocols, clear instructions, inspections, and quality control Smart cleaning technology: How cutting-edge innovation impacts your company or facility (Magazines ? ISSA Today) Cutting-edge innovation in the cleaning industry, pre- and post-COVID-19 Plaza maintenance-Design choices (Magazines ? FMJ) Planning for making maintenance easier and less time consuming is worth the up-front investment |
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What are CRE executives' current thoughts about hybrid work and the physical office? (Surveys and Trends)
Swamped by "new normal" mandates? Let Rentokil take care of your pest control with these remote monitoring systems (Products and Services ? Services) Need deep cleaning services for your textiles or floors? Get disinfection with finish-safe products (Products and Services ? Services) As your building reopens, check out ASHRAE's water system guidelines to help prevent legionellosis (Publications) See how to conserve your floor space by adding COVID-19 safety needs to your lobby's digital display (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Operations and Maintenance -- December 10, 2020 This Operations & Maintenance newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. This newsletter covers operations and maintenance news from November 5 through December 9, 2020. |
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Disinfection 101-Are you covering the basics? (Magazines ? ISSA Today) Proper disinfection matches the correct protocol with the right disinfectant chemicals How have tenant priorities and preferences changed due to COVID-19, and how can landlords support the "new normal?" (Surveys and Trends) Despite privacy concerns, most Americans support use of facial recognition technology to improve safety, finds poll (Surveys and Trends) Can current face recognition software accurately identify people wearing masks? Does the mask shape matter? (Surveys and Trends) Getting out from under the (garbage) pile (Magazines ? FMJ) How waste technology is preventing overflow (and underflow) issues Check out the security industry's Top 10 Megatrends for 2021 - what's new, and the COVID effect (Surveys and Trends) Benchmarking security services best practices and number of security workers (Benchmarking ? FM BENCHMARKING) Benchmarking security best practices during COVID-19 (Benchmarking ? FM BENCHMARKING) Benchmarking security costs and coverage per security worker To find the best cleaning products and services for your 2020 needs, check out ISSA's Innovation Award winners (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services) Find out which restrooms met users' 2020 concerns to win "America's Best Restroom" (Developments ? Industry Awards) 5 things to know about carpet care and the COVID-19 pandemic (Magazines ? ISSA Today) Are you using the best methods and tools to keep your carpet clean? |
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Keep up with C. diff during the pandemic - this sporicide kills C. diff and 42 other pathogens via an electrostatic sprayer (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services) Do you know some thermal imaging systems may give a false sense of security when screening for fevers? (Developments ? Safety and Health) Cut down on germs spread by restroom waste - check out the "secret ingredients" in these paper towels (Products and Services ? Restroom Equipment and Supplies) If you want a security system that sends visitors to designated checkpoints for automated entry approval, check out the latest from Paxton (Products and Services ? Security) This UV-C disinfection device is now proven effective in seconds against SARS-CoV-2 (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services) To kill up to 99.99% of airborne pathogens and completely replace a room's air up to 4x/hour, check out this new UV-C air purification unit (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) If your maintenance techs need to manage work orders on the go, this app brings the full power of IBM Maximo to their phones (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) See how this merger of national facility services companies KBS and Beck can help you maintain healthy operations, supported by technology (Corporate and Organization ? Developments) Know who obtained controlled access keys and when, with this intelligent key cabinet (Products and Services ? Security) Security-as-a-service can now work for you, even if you have low bandwidth (Products and Services ? Security) Tackle today's top FM issues at IFMA's World Workplace 2020 Virtual Experience (Products and Services ? Webinars, Education and Training) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Operations and Maintenance -- September 10, 2020 This Operations & Maintenance newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. This newsletter covers operations and maintenance news from August 13 through September 9, 2020. |
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Keeping workers safe - OSHA guidance on masks, testing, training, hygiene (Publications) Find out how CEOs' attitudes and agenda have changed since COVID-19 (Surveys and Trends) Restroom care in the age of COVID-19 (Magazines ? ISSA Today) How to meet new cleaning protocols and public hygiene expectations Smart restrooms deliver hygiene and more (Magazines ? ISSA Today) 5 benefits of smart restrooms that are especially important during a pandemic Reopening your building: A resource guide (Sustainability ? Leonardo Academy) How to accommodate future climate change within your landscape (Sustainability ? FEA (Facility Engineering Associates, P.C.)) What you must know now to be prepared for predicted changes to climate and extreme weather events Did you know disinfection can harm you? See this best practices guide for schools from Green Seal, HSC (Publications) |
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If you need help finding maintenance, hygiene and janitorial products, see who is supplying the NHL (Contract Awards)
For a safe way to kill up to 99.9% of germs on surfaces, check out this hybrid UVC/LED disinfection device (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services) To make sure your disinfectant covers surfaces effectively, see what these facilities use to make theirs "stick" (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Software -- July 30, 2020 This Software & Technology newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. This newsletter covers software and technology news from July 2 through July 29, 2020. |
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Benchmarking your janitorial staffing in a COVID-19 world (Benchmarking ? FM BENCHMARKING) What you need to know to plan for both internal and contractor janitorial staff What special reopening considerations must be made for HVAC systems? See what ASHRAE says (Publications) Tips for getting back to work (White Papers ? Archibus, Inc.) How to Safely and Effectively Manage the Return of Your Workforce 6 tips for return-to-workplace planning (Magazines ? FMJ) |
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See how this technology can detect face masks, fevers and overcrowding to support your "new normal" (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) For diagnostics to help you maintain the right level of utilities as your facilities gradually reopen, check out this software (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) See how you can use IoT data for contact tracing and to keep workers safe and buildings sustainable as you reopen (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) If you're looking for a smart but affordable thermostat, this one offers minimal setup, and control from a distance (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) If you want a touchless check-in solution for your job site, check out this app (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) Find out how to optimize building performance, lower emissions and reduce energy by combining business and operational data (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Software & Technology -- November 26, 2020 This Software & Technology newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. This newsletter covers software and technology news from October 22 through November 25, 2020. |
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Benchmarking security services best practices and number of security workers (Benchmarking ? FM BENCHMARKING) Workplace office amenities reimagined post-COVID-19 (Magazines ? BOMA) New roles for technology, ways of communicating and bonding, use of outdoors and conference rooms Despite privacy concerns, most Americans support use of facial recognition technology to improve safety, finds poll (Surveys and Trends) Can current face recognition software accurately identify people wearing masks? Does the mask shape matter? (Surveys and Trends) Office, home or hybrid - find out where employees want to work, in this new report (Surveys and Trends) See how DOE helps you mitigate risk when faced with energy/water service disruptions (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) |
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See how this merger of national facility services companies KBS and Beck can help you maintain healthy operations, supported by technology (Corporate and Organization ? Developments)
If you want a security system that sends visitors to designated checkpoints for automated entry approval, check out the latest from Paxton (Products and Services ? Security) Now you can manage COVID-19 protocols, critical supplies and desk allocation in your hybrid workplace from a single dashboard (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) Now you can monitor fire control units in real time across multiple locations, with this new Kidde system (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) To boost access control and health as your education facilities reopen, check out this cost-effective antibacterial key and more (Products and Services ? Security) Dealing with erratic occupancy rates? This variable-speed HVAC unit enables remote monitoring - and can automatically adjust output (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) See how these wearable contact tracing devices are helping companies and hospitals around the world keep employees AND their data safe (Contract Awards) See how you can monitor everything from air temp and IAQ to occupancy and sound, with Planon's sensor-integrated IWMS (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- December 14, 2020 |
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10 real estate trends for 2021 - new ways of thinking as businesses look to optimize their footprint (Surveys and Trends) How is COVID-19 affecting sublease space availability, listing rates and new office supply? See Yardi's report (Surveys and Trends) As COVID-19 cases rise, ASHRAE offers guidance for safe HVAC setup for alternative care sites (Publications) |
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Happening this week Dec 15 - Dec 17 : COVID-19 Commercial Real Estate Impact Study [BOMA WEBINAR] Dec 15 : Coworking post-COVID: Why technology is essential to the success your workspace [Nexudus WEBINAR] Dec 16 : COVID-19: The Second Wave series: Available Methods to Validate Strategies to Minimize Transmission of COVID-19 [CIRI WEBINAR] Posted this week Aug 11 : Mid-Atlantic Buildings and Facilities Management Show and Conference (MABFM2021) Jun 30 - Jul 2 : International Facility Management Expo (iFaME 2021) International Facility Management Conference (IFMC 2020) [VIRTUAL] Mar 28 : National Facilities Management and Technology Conference and Expo (NFMT 2022) |
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Find out how to fund energy upgrades with low-interest financing, as this school district is doing (Contract Awards) If you're looking for IoT solutions to make your building smarter and safer, check out this new collaboration (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) For hassle-free office build-out decisions, check out CBRE's end-to-end design solution (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) This quick-to-install adapter can speed up existing hand towel dispensers to improve social distancing (Products and Services ? Restroom Equipment and Supplies)
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FMLink Newsletter -- July 20, 2020 |
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What will work and the workplace look like in the "new normal"? CRE pros around the world weigh in (Surveys and Trends) What special reopening considerations must be made for HVAC systems? See what ASHRAE says (Publications) Outsourcing cleaning services (How To ? BOMI International) |
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Happening this week Jul 20 - Jul 22 : International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West) 2020 [*RESCHEDULED to October 5-8, 2020*]
NEW THIS WEEK! Jul 23 : COVID 2020: Energy Manager Nightmare [NASFA WEBINAR] Posted this week Oct 20 - Oct 22 : Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education [now VIRTUAL] Aug 6 : The Future Isn't What It Used to Be: Occupied Space in the COVID-19 Era [EMA/APPA WEBINAR] Oct 4 - Oct 7 : ASHE Annual Conference and Technical Exhibition (healthcare FM/engineering) [NOW VIRTUAL] |
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For diagnostics to help you maintain the right level of utilities as your facilities gradually reopen, check out this software (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) "Reboot" your workplace safely with Deloitte's customized tools and services (Products and Services ? Services)
See how these entrance control portals can detect fevers and count 10-40 people/minute for spacing - without extra staff (Products and Services ? Safety and Health ? Security) If you want a touchless check-in solution for your job site, check out this app (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) NeoCon 2020: If you need places for open-office workers to collaborate or work quietly, check out these acoustic pods (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) NeoCon 2020: See how your carpeting can create natural boundaries for functional work zones and traffic flow (Carpeting & Flooring ? Products and Services) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- August 17, 2020 |
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Workers in the services sector may have a higher risk of hearing loss than expected, finds this NIOSH study (Surveys and Trends) A reimagined future-Three components to create successful change now (Workplace Strategies ? Workplace Evolutionaries) Here's how to ensure fire safety for buildings in various stages of occupancy, from NFPA (Publications) Reopening your building: A resource guide (Sustainability ? Leonardo Academy) These guides can help you determine safe exposure levels to potential hazards, whether physical or airborne (Publications) |
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Happening this week Aug 18 - Aug 19 : Building Innovation 2020 Conference and Expo [NOW VIRTUAL] Aug 18 - Aug 19 : LEDucation 2020 (solid-state lighting) [*NOW VIRTUAL*] Posted this week Sep 1 : SAFMA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2020 (facilities management) [VIRTUAL] |
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To capture a 3D virtual tour of your facilities for return-to-work spatial planning, check out these services (Products and Services ? Services)
See how energy-saving air curtains can now kill coronavirus, mold and other biological contaminants at the doorway (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) NeoCon 2020: For quiet places to work in the office or home, these mobile isolation pods offer built-in tables and air quality control (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) Swamped by "new normal" mandates? Let Rentokil take care of your pest control with these remote monitoring systems (Products and Services ? Services) See how to conserve your floor space by adding COVID-19 safety needs to your lobby's digital display (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- November 16, 2020 Because of some glitches last week, we were not able to post our usual newsletters, but you haven''t missed anything -- all is in this newsletter. We are sorry for any inconvenience. |
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See how global real estate players predict COVID-19 will impact work patterns and office demand (Surveys and Trends) How many Manhattan workers are back in the office? See this October survey (Surveys and Trends) Could electric heat pumps reduce your energy use and CO2 emissions? ACEEE breaks it down by building type and region (Surveys and Trends) |
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Happening this week Nov 16 - Nov 19 : ISSA Show North America 2020 [VIRTUAL] Nov 16 : WORKTECH20 Los Angeles [CANCELED] Nov 17 : IFMA's Integrate 2020 FM Conference Nov 18 : International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC East) 2020; ASIS NYC [CANCELED; 1/2-day VIRTUAL] Nov 18 - Nov 19 : Northeast Buildings and Facilities Management Show and Conference 2020 (NEBFM'20) NEW THIS WEEK! Nov 19 : Learning and working from home: Key takeaways from COVID-19 [IWBI WEBINAR] Nov 19 - Nov 21 : THE EXPERIENCE Convention and Trade Show [CANCELED] Nov 20 : WORKTECH20 New York [CANCELED] Posted this week and last week Jan 26 : COVID-19: The Second Wave series: Viral Transmission in the Indoor Environment and the Impact of Cleaning [CIRI WEBINAR] Dec 4 : APPA COVID 19 Town Hall - Experience Exchange Around YOUR Remaining Challenges [APPA WEBINAR] Dec 16 : COVID-19: The Second Wave series: Available Methods to Validate Strategies to Minimize Transmission of COVID-19 [CIRI WEBINAR] Nov 23 - Nov 26 : Build2Perform 2020 (building performance) [VIRTUAL] Nov 9 - Nov 12 : Workplace Week International 2020 [VIRTUAL] |
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If you want an eco-friendly air-purification system that mounts easily in your HVAC, see what these luxury hotels are using (Contract Awards) To kill up to 99.99% of airborne pathogens and completely replace a room's air up to 4x/hour, check out this new UV-C air purification unit (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) See how you can monitor everything from air temp and IAQ to occupancy and sound, with Planon's sensor-integrated IWMS (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) If you want a security system that sends visitors to designated checkpoints for automated entry approval, check out the latest from Paxton (Products and Services ? Security) |
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Tips for getting back to work (White Papers ? Archibus, Inc.) How to Safely and Effectively Manage the Return of Your Workforce
How are remote office workers faring, and what will the new normal look like? See Cushman & Wakefield's global survey (Surveys and Trends) Which is more effective against COVID-19 - hand dryers or paper towels? See what CDC and WHO have to say (Products and Services ? Restroom Equipment and Supplies) These tools from AIA can help you assess and manage the risk of COVID-19 in offices, retail, schools and more (Products and Services ? Publications) Why isn't anyone sitting on the sofas we purchased? (Workplace Strategies ? Workplace Evolutionaries) |
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To reduce your security system costs by over 5X, with 98%+ accuracy - plus manage social distancing - check out this LiDAR integration (Products and Services ? Security)
NeoCon 2020: See how these ergonomic tables and dividers can help you meet both social distancing and work-from-home needs (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) NeoCon 2020: Need benching that's more flexible? This one now offers freestanding surfaces, wraparound privacy screens, under-core shelving (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) If you're looking for a smart but affordable thermostat, this one offers minimal setup, and control from a distance (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) Check out this safety screen that attaches to your monitor arm and protects your monitor's surroundings from those behind it (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Furnishings and Interiors -- July 9, 2020 This Furnishings & Interiors newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. This newsletter covers furnishings and interiors news from June 11 through July 8, 2020. |
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"Mistake-proof" your social distancing plans for office furniture layout, physical barriers and traffic flow (Products and Services ? Publications) 5 tips to upgrade and prepare your restrooms for reopening (Surveys and Trends) Neocon 2020: A height-adjustable table you can put together in under 5 minutes? This one has a cable organizer and collision detection (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) |
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Floor decals, signage, protective barriers - 2/90 Sign Systems can help you make layout changes quickly and keep workers safe (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) NeoCon 2020: Want easy-to-reconfigure tables to set up flexible working spaces for individuals or teams? Add benches with power when needed (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) NeoCon 2020: If you need flooring that helps meet sustainability goals, check out Mohawk's wood-look resilient and urban-design carpet planks (Carpeting & Flooring ? Products and Services) NeoCon 2020: Limit the spread of airborne particles between workstations with these durable new separation panels (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) If you're looking for a smart but affordable thermostat, this one offers minimal setup, and control from a distance (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) NeoCon 2020: If you want outdoor furniture that works inside, too, check out Studio TK (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) NeoCon 2020: Need benching that's more flexible? This one now offers freestanding surfaces, wraparound privacy screens, under-core shelving (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) If you want CDC-acceptable signage with style, these should satisfy new social distancing rules, and they're customizable, too (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) Boost your disinfecting procedures with these germicidal UV fixtures as your building reopens (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services) NeoCon 2020: Versatile tables with built-in power and data ports, and space-efficient storage that doubles as a seat - see HON's new additions (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) Looking for versatile outdoor furniture? This stylish wood bench system has multiple configurations (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) NeoCon 2020: Looking for furniture that supports your company's sustainability goals? Keilhauer's new conference chair is carbon neutral (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) Don't have room to separate your lobby or waiting area chairs by 6 feet? These freestanding dividers can help (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services ? Safety and Health) NeoCon 2020: Need work booths for focused work or configurable powerstrips with cable management? Check out Steelcase's latest (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) Check out this safety screen that attaches to your monitor arm and protects your monitor's surroundings from those behind it (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) See how Aramark's new reopening platform can help you prioritize safety in 5 critical areas (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Furnishings and Interiors -- October 29, 2020 This Furnishings & Interiors newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. This newsletter covers furnishings and interiors news from October 1 through October 28, 2020. |
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What are employees' top concerns about returning to the workplace, and what might make them consider jumping ship? (Surveys and Trends) See how to maximize the use of outdoor space and improve your facility's health and staff's morale (White Papers ? Landscape Forms) Find out which green products can help reduce asthma and other health issues at your school, in this USGBC guide (Publications) |
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See how this mobile dispensing system can keep your cleaning crews more productive and reduce cross-contamination (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services)
Need a network camera to livestream your events and integrate with existing AV equipment? Check this one out (Electronic Communications, A/V ? Products and Services) Looking for an ergonomic task chair? Here's a value-priced one for office or home, and one with a secret weapon for protection from germs (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) Need to manage when and where people are working in your office? Check out this contactless desk booking software (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) If you want to track restroom cleanliness and supply levels - plus send alerts to cleaners and publicly display results - check out this solution (Contract Awards) See how you can reinforce your disinfection efforts with Current's always-on germicidal UVC lighting (Lighting ? Products and Services) Do your facilities' workers miss the office and culture? JLL's virtual tenant and employee engagement service could help them reconnect (Products and Services ? Services) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- September 28, 2020 |
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Check out NAIOP's best practices report on how owners and tenants can work together to get through COVID-19 (Surveys and Trends) Benchmarking for outsourcers, with a focus on best practices (Benchmarking ? FM BENCHMARKING) Keep your use of facial recognition technology ethical - see the Security Industry Association's new policy principles (Publications) Not sure which hand sanitizers are safe and effective? Look for the Green Seal certification (Publications) |
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Posted this week Oct 20 : Hungarian Facility Management Conference and Exhibition (HFMC) [HYBRID] Nov 9 - Nov 12 : EDspaces: The Future of Educational Facilities [VIRTUAL] Nov 9 - Nov 10 : NAIOP Officecast [VIRTUAL] |
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Need to match paint for a wall or door? Datacolor's portable tool can now look up Benjamin Moore paints on site (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) Looking for enhanced cleaning services? ABM's new three-step approach delivers safety and peace of mind (Products and Services ? Services)
Get real-time data about your power system to make informed decisions and avoid downtime, with Eaton's new solutions (Energy ? Products and Services) If you want facial recognition software with easy setup that's affordable and won't back up your lines, check out this no-touch access control (Products and Services ? Security) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- October 26, 2020 |
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Surface contamination-How long do viruses and bacteria remain infectious? (Magazines ? ISSA Today) Stay diligent - the SARS-COV-2 coronavirus can last 10 days longer than the flu on some surfaces (Surveys and Trends) Managing and resetting commercial cleaning in the COVID-19 era (White Papers ? Microshare) Why is electricity usage rising faster than building occupancy? (Surveys and Trends) See how to maximize the use of outdoor space and improve your facility's health and staff's morale (White Papers ? Landscape Forms) The myth of the working manager (Magazines ? ISSA Today) How to correctly manage the challenge of being short-staffed Are cyber and corporate security departments collaborating more? If so, what does it look like? (Surveys and Trends) |
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Happening this week Oct 26 - Oct 27 : CoreNet Global Virtual Summit - North America (corporate real estate) [VIRTUAL] Oct 26 - Oct 29 : ISSA Show North America 2020 [NOW VIRTUAL Nov 16-19] Oct 26 - Oct 30 : Realcomm | IBcon (smart buildings) [HYBRID EVENT] Oct 27 - Oct 28 : NFMT Orlando 2020 (FM and technology) [CANCELED] Oct 27 - Oct 29 : Total Facilities (TFX 2020) [CANCELED] Oct 28 - Oct 29 : BOMA Canada''s National Conference and Exhibition (BOMEX 2020) [NOW VIRTUAL] Oct 28 - Oct 30 : GBCSA Green Building Convention 2020 [VIRTUAL] Posted this week Nov 24 - Nov 26 : CleanExpo Moscow | PULIRE Nov 30 - Dec 4 : Buildings Week [VIRTUAL] Dec 15 : Coworking post-COVID: Why technology is essential to the success your workspace [Nexudus WEBINAR] |
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If you manage a plant, find out best practices for energy, water and waste reduction from this DOE report (Developments ? Energy Management) If you want to track restroom cleanliness and supply levels - plus send alerts to cleaners and publicly display results - check out this solution (Contract Awards)
Looking for an ergonomic task chair? Here's a value-priced one for office or home, and one with a secret weapon for protection from germs (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) Detect building issues and hot spots before they cause a problem, with FLIR's new handheld thermal cameras (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Sustainability -- September 17, 2020 This Sustainability newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. This newsletter covers sustainability news from August 20 through September 16, 2020. |
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Benchmarking for outsourcers, with a focus on energy consumption (Benchmarking ? FM BENCHMARKING) Restroom care in the age of COVID-19 (Magazines ? ISSA Today) How to meet new cleaning protocols and public hygiene expectations For those reopening buildings, ASHRAE updates ventilation and occupancy guidelines so you can avoid running your HVAC 24/7 (Publications) How to accommodate future climate change within your landscape (Sustainability ? FEA (Facility Engineering Associates, P.C.)) What you must know now to be prepared for predicted changes to climate and extreme weather events If you're looking for green practices that have really worked, see what New York State is doing (Surveys and Trends) Smart restrooms deliver hygiene and more (Magazines ? ISSA Today) 5 benefits of smart restrooms that are especially important during a pandemic Did you know disinfection can harm you? See this best practices guide for schools from Green Seal, HSC (Publications) Find out how CEOs' attitudes and agenda have changed since COVID-19 (Surveys and Trends) |
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To make sure your custodians know how to clean safely and effectively, see what these property service workers are doing for training (Associations and Organizations) See how you can monitor ventilation and quickly make changes with this updated analytics dashboard (Products and Services ? Software & Technology)
For a safe way to kill up to 99.9% of germs on surfaces, check out this hybrid UVC/LED disinfection device (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services) Find out how you can meet COVID-19 ventilation needs without having to make manual adjustments to each system (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) To make sure your disinfectant covers surfaces effectively, see what these facilities use to make theirs "stick" (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services) Want to inactivate 99.99% of viruses without upgrading your HVAC? This ceiling-mounted filtration system uses germicidal UV (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) See how you can integrate high-volume ceiling fans into your building management system via these new control features (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) If you need scratch-resistant, easy-to-clean, low-VOC flooring, check out LG Hausys America's new offerings (Corporate and Organization ? Developments) For safe, eco-friendly disinfectants along with sector-specific training, see this new partnership (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- November 2, 2020 |
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Stormy waters, steady ship: Leadership in times of crisis (Magazines ? BOMA) The roles to be played by the leaders as well as the teams they lead are both critical
Find out how CEOs think COVID-19 will impact future business operations, in this PwC report (Surveys and Trends) Workplace office amenities reimagined post-COVID-19 (Magazines ? BOMA) New roles for technology, ways of communicating and bonding, use of outdoors and conference rooms Office, home or hybrid - find out where employees want to work, in this new report (Surveys and Trends) See how DOE helps you mitigate risk when faced with energy/water service disruptions (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) How you can have COVID-19 cleaning and disinfecting, plus get a LEED credit (Sustainability ? Ashkin Group) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- October 5, 2020 |
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How are pandemic disruptions impacting CRE trends and your long-term planning? See what KBRA found (Surveys and Trends) How safe do workers feel returning to the office? This report explores layouts and the future of the workplace (Surveys and Trends) Challenge accepted: Building new leaders in the virtual workspace (Magazines ? FMJ) Factors that impact virtual working and the leadership traits needed to make them work Comprehensive FM training and credentialing program gets a major partner in AFE (Associations and Organizations) |
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Happening this week Oct 5 - Oct 7 : International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West) 2020 [NOW VIRTUAL] Posted this week Nov 17 : IFMA's Integrate 2020 FM Conference Oct 20 - Oct 21 : NFDA Annual Conference (federal owners, service providers) [VIRTUAL] |
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Here's how converting your fleet to propane autogas can reduce maintenance and lower costs (Publications)
See how you can reinforce your disinfection efforts with Current's always-on germicidal UVC lighting (Lighting ? Products and Services) Need help with your electrical equipment but don't want the wait or risk of a technician visit? Check out Schneider Electric's new virtual service (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) Find out how you can boost security and reduce costs without increasing staff, with these remote security services and analytics (Products and Services ? Security) See how you can build a safe, resilient return-to-work environment with these low-cost, easy-to-deploy smart facilities solutions (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Software -- October 22, 2020 This Software & Technology newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. This newsletter covers software and technology news from September 24 through October 21, 2020. |
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Managing and resetting commercial cleaning in the COVID-19 era (White Papers ? Microshare) Benchmarking for outsourcers, with a focus on best practices (Benchmarking ? FM BENCHMARKING) Keep your use of facial recognition technology ethical - see the Security Industry Association's new policy principles (Publications) |
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See how you can build a safe, resilient return-to-work environment with these low-cost, easy-to-deploy smart facilities solutions (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) Need help with your electrical equipment but don't want the wait or risk of a technician visit? Check out Schneider Electric's new virtual service (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) Find out how you can boost security and reduce costs without increasing staff, with these remote security services and analytics (Products and Services ? Security) Need to match paint for a wall or door? Datacolor's portable tool can now look up Benjamin Moore paints on site (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) If you want to track restroom cleanliness and supply levels - plus send alerts to cleaners and publicly display results - check out this solution (Contract Awards) Need to manage when and where people are working in your office? Check out this contactless desk booking software (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) If you want to reduce nearly all virus pollutants, check out these air purifiers - now with wi-fi control of multiple units (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) Need a network camera to livestream your events and integrate with existing AV equipment? Check this one out (Electronic Communications, A/V ? Products and Services) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- August 10, 2020 |
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What are CRE executives' current thoughts about hybrid work and the physical office? (Surveys and Trends) Infectious disease outbreaks-Identifying risks and analyzing how viruses spread (Magazines ? ISSA Today) How viruses are released, how they spread, and what we can do to protect our workspace
Removing gray areas-Effective contractor training is the key to infection prevention (Magazines ? ISSA Today) Critical elements are cleaning protocols, clear instructions, inspections, and quality control Wondering which HVAC system or equipment to use? ASHRAE's 2020 handbook describes your options (Publications) Smart cleaning technology: How cutting-edge innovation impacts your company or facility (Magazines ? ISSA Today) Cutting-edge innovation in the cleaning industry, pre- and post-COVID-19 The pandemic and downturn haven't derailed energy reduction and clean energy plans, finds Deloitte (Surveys and Trends) |
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Happening this week Aug 10 - Aug 14 : Energy Exchange 2020 [NOW VIRTUAL] Aug 11 - Aug 13 : National Facilities Management and Technology Conference and Expo (NFMT 2020); Clean Buildings Expo 2020 [CANCELED] Posted this week Oct 26 - Oct 30 : Realcomm | IBcon (smart buildings) [HYBRID EVENT] |
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See how this stylish outdoor furniture collection can encourage safe distancing while enabling needed personal connections (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) For a no-contact way to take temperatures and track the results, check out this efficient way to process returning employees (Electronic Communications, A/V ? Products and Services) To help manage contracts and keep the right level of service as you gradually reopen, check out this software (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) Set up meetings and classes in any configuration with these nesting flip-top training tables (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) If you need protective screening that integrates with your design, check out this customizable system to minimize germ spread (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Furnishings and Interiors -- October 1, 2020 This Furnishings & Interiors newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. This newsletter covers furnishings and interiors news from September 3 through September 27, 2020. |
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Not sure which hand sanitizers are safe and effective? Look for the Green Seal certification (Publications) Are ultraviolet (UV) devices effective against coronavirus? Are they safe to use? Get insights from NEMA, ALA, UL (Publications) To make sure your custodians know how to clean safely and effectively, see what these property service workers are doing for training (Associations and Organizations) Find out how CEOs' attitudes and agenda have changed since COVID-19 (Surveys and Trends) |
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If your workers are spending more time outdoors now, these stylish benches and chairs can give them options (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) For safe, eco-friendly disinfectants along with sector-specific training, see this new partnership (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services) If you need to update restrooms, Bobrick has launched new toilet cubicles/partitions and resources to make customization easier (Products and Services ? Restroom Equipment and Supplies) Want to inactivate 99.99% of viruses without upgrading your HVAC? This ceiling-mounted filtration system uses germicidal UV (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) This software can help you see who is remote or on site, block desks/space to ensure distancing, and trace contacts (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- September 14, 2020 |
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FMLink Newsletter -- December 7, 2020 |
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The experts'' assessment: The workplace post-COVID-19 (Magazines ? FMJ) Helping FMs prepare for new ways of working post-COVID-19 47% of companies say they will increase investments in IoT despite COVID-19 - find out why (Surveys and Trends)
How have tenant priorities and preferences changed due to COVID-19, and how can landlords support the "new normal?" (Surveys and Trends) Time to fix it: Changing water usage behaviors (Magazines ? FMJ) Find out which restrooms met users' 2020 concerns to win "America's Best Restroom" (Developments ? Industry Awards) Getting out from under the (garbage) pile (Magazines ? FMJ) How waste technology is preventing overflow (and underflow) issues To find the best cleaning products and services for your 2020 needs, check out ISSA's Innovation Award winners (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services) |
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Do you know some thermal imaging systems may give a false sense of security when screening for fevers? (Developments ? Safety and Health) Security-as-a-service can now work for you, even if you have low bandwidth (Products and Services ? Security) If your maintenance techs need to manage work orders on the go, this app brings the full power of IBM Maximo to their phones (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Maintenance and Operations -- July 16, 2020 This Operations & Maintenance newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. |
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Tips for getting back to work (White Papers » Archibus, Inc.)
Benchmarking your janitorial staffing in a COVID-19 world (Benchmarking » FM BENCHMARKING) Safer disinfection guidelines for coronavirus, from Green Seal (Products and Services » Publications) Reopening buildings safely, with LEED guidance, and tools and analytics from Arc (Products and Services » Publications) Which is more effective against COVID-19 - hand dryers or paper towels? See what CDC and WHO have to say (Products and Services » Restroom Equipment and Supplies) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- October 12, 2020 |
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Space without boundaries: From reimagining to managing a new way of working (Magazines ? FMJ) See how the pandemic and working at home will impact where offices will need to change as we navigate the future of the workplace
Enter: Humane Brave New World (Magazines ? FMJ) What the pandemic means to the property industry - what types of change will we need to be prepared for? Lessons learned from work at home during the pandemic, from Colliers (Surveys and Trends) What role will the office play in a post-pandemic environment? See this Cushman & Wakefield forecast (Surveys and Trends) Find out which green products can help reduce asthma and other health issues at your school, in this USGBC guide (Publications) |
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Need a network camera to livestream your events and integrate with existing AV equipment? Check this one out (Electronic Communications, A/V ? Products and Services) See how this mobile dispensing system can keep your cleaning crews more productive and reduce cross-contamination (Cleaning Equipment, Supplies & Technology ? Products and Services) If you want to reduce nearly all virus pollutants, check out these air purifiers - now with wi-fi control of multiple units (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- September 21, 2020 |
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How to prepare for change in an unpredictable business climate (How To) 2020 and its pandemic have brought many unforeseen changes to businesses--see how they can plan ahead and get through these changing times Are ultraviolet (UV) devices effective against coronavirus? Are they safe to use? Get insights from NEMA, ALA, UL (Publications) Don't forget fire safety as your COVID-19-reconfigured school opens - tips from NFPA (Publications) To make sure your custodians know how to clean safely and effectively, see what these property service workers are doing for training (Associations and Organizations) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- July 27, 2020 |
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6 tips for return-to-workplace planning (Magazines ? FMJ)
As your building reopens, check out ASHRAE's water system guidelines to help prevent legionellosis (Publications) Lifting the curtain on fire safety (Magazines ? FMJ) Where to use fire curtains and how to maintain them Be aware! Survey shows even trained workers experience electrical shock (Surveys and Trends) Plaza maintenance-Design choices (Magazines ? FMJ) Planning for making maintenance easier and less time consuming is worth the up-front investment Need new flooring? Find the right contractors, installers, distributors, consultants and manufacturers with this guide (Publications) |
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See how you can use IoT data for contact tracing and to keep workers safe and buildings sustainable as you reopen (Products and Services ? Software & Technology)
Need a new HVAC cooler? This smart hybrid now offers water disinfecting and meets strict noise and fire codes (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) NeoCon 2020: As a longer-term solution to protect workers, these easy-to-disinfect desk partitions come in a multitude of styles (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) Find out how to optimize building performance, lower emissions and reduce energy by combining business and operational data (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) NeoCon: See how this flooring resists scratches, stains, and scuffs - and doesn't need transition strips to meet carpeting (Carpeting & Flooring ? Products and Services) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Software -- August 27, 2020 This Software & Technology newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. This newsletter covers software and technology news from July 30 through August 26, 2020. |
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Benchmarking your maintenance staffing in a COVID-19 world (Benchmarking ? FM BENCHMARKING) Smart restroom technology: How cutting-edge innovation impacts your company or facility (Magazines ? ISSA Today) Cutting-edge innovation in the cleaning industry, pre- and post-COVID-19 Smart restrooms deliver hygiene and more (Magazines ? ISSA Today) 5 benefits of smart restrooms that are especially important during a pandemic If you need to take a closer look at your data to improve decision-making during the pandemic, OSCRE is offering free access to its data model tool (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) |
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For a no-contact way to take temperatures and track the results, check out this efficient way to process returning employees (Electronic Communications, A/V ? Products and Services) If you need help finding maintenance, hygiene and janitorial products, see who is supplying the NHL (Contract Awards) From hands-free access to a body temperature patch, these technologies can help you prevent COVID-19 (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) To help manage contracts and keep the right level of service as you gradually reopen, check out this software (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) Comply with COVID-19 safety needs with this wellness kiosk and digital signs (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) See how to conserve your floor space by adding COVID-19 safety needs to your lobby's digital display (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- August 24, 2020 |
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Restroom care in the age of COVID-19 (Magazines ? ISSA Today) How to meet new cleaning protocols and public hygiene expectations
Keeping workers safe - OSHA guidance on masks, testing, training, hygiene (Publications) Smart restrooms deliver hygiene and more (Magazines ? ISSA Today) 5 benefits of smart restrooms that are especially important during a pandemic Should you repair or replace electrical systems damaged in a hurricane? NFPA's checklist can help you decide (Publications) If you need to take a closer look at your data to improve decision-making during the pandemic, OSCRE is offering free access to its data model tool (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) |
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Happening this week There are no events for this week. Posted this week Nov 7 : CTBUH 2020 International Conference [VIRTUAL] Nov 10 - Nov 12 : Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2020 [VIRTUAL] Nov 16 - Nov 19 : ISSA Show North America 2020 [VIRTUAL] |
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From hands-free access to a body temperature patch, these technologies can help you prevent COVID-19 (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) Find out how your recirculating air-conditioning system can protect occupants from germs through "thermal disinfection" (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) Find out how this smart air purification technology can seek and destroy virus particles for a safer reopening (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) Comply with COVID-19 safety needs with this wellness kiosk and digital signs (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- July 6, 2020 |
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Benchmarking your janitorial staffing in a COVID-19 world (Benchmarking ? FM BENCHMARKING) What you need to know to plan for both internal and contractor janitorial staff
How to develop a strategic facilities plan (How To ? BOMI International) Key ingredients of a strategic facilities plan and criteria to evaluate the plan 3 ways to adjust your office leasing strategies in the wake of COVID-19 (Products and Services ? Publications) To help you fulfill workplace safety requirements, ASSP offers these practical books (Products and Services ? Publications) Wondering which best practices will help you meet renewable energy requirements? See FEMP's online guide (Products and Services ? Publications) |
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Happening this week Jul 7 - Jul 9 : BOMA 2020 International Annual Conference and Expo (building owners, managers) [*VIRTUAL EVENT*] Posted this week Jul 28 : Return to the office: Using data to dispel back-to-workplace anxiety [RICS WEBINAR] Jul 13 - Jul 17 : WBEF Build Back Better [RICS WEBINAR SERIES] Jul 14 : Leveraging data to drive your social distancing plans into the next normal [JLL WEBINAR] Nov 18 - Nov 19 : Northeast Buildings and Facilities Management Show and Conference 2020 (NEBFM'20) |
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NeoCon 2020: If you want outdoor furniture that works inside, too, check out Studio TK (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services) Need to screen for fevers without slowing down entrance lines? This thermal imaging system checks at a safe distance (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) Don't have room to separate your lobby or waiting area chairs by 6 feet? These freestanding dividers can help (Furniture & Furnishings ? Products and Services ? Safety and Health) Floor decals, signage, protective barriers - 2/90 Sign Systems can help you make layout changes quickly and keep workers safe (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) If you need to achieve social distancing and contact tracing easily, check out these fobs from HID Global (Products and Services ? Safety and Health) |
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FMLink Newsletter -- Sustainability -- July 23, 2020 This Sustainability newsletter is one of a series of five specialized newsletters, supplementing our weekly general newsletter (sent on Mondays). For each of five weeks you will receive a different specialized newsletter on Thursdays or Fridays, focusing on a different FM-related area. To manage which ones you receive, click on the link below. This newsletter covers sustainability news from June 25 through July 22, 2020. |
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What special reopening considerations must be made for HVAC systems? See what ASHRAE says (Publications) Outsourcing cleaning services (How To ? BOMI International) As your building reopens, check out ASHRAE's water system guidelines to help prevent legionellosis (Publications) How are remote office workers faring, and what will the new normal look like? See Cushman & Wakefield's global survey (Surveys and Trends) Rebuilding better: A greener approach to tenant build-outs (Magazines ? BOMA) See how "green" build-outs will improve the bottom line Safer disinfection guidelines for coronavirus, from Green Seal (Products and Services ? Publications) Investing in your building through environmental, social and governance (Magazines ? BOMA) Implications of ESG for the day-to-day activities of the property manager. Wondering which best practices will help you meet renewable energy requirements? See FEMP's online guide (Products and Services ? Publications) |
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If you need to minimize transmission of COVID-19, see Envirco's portable HEPA filtration system (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) See how you can use IoT data for contact tracing and to keep workers safe and buildings sustainable as you reopen (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) For diagnostics to help you maintain the right level of utilities as your facilities gradually reopen, check out this software (Products and Services ? Software & Technology) If you're looking for a smart but affordable thermostat, this one offers minimal setup, and control from a distance (HVAC/IAQ ? Products and Services) To reduce your security system costs by over 5X, with 98%+ accuracy - plus manage social distancing - check out this LiDAR integration (Products and Services ? Security) |
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