Managing a modern facility requires a special combination of advanced technology and old-fashioned experience and expertise. As facility needs evolve, the role of facility engineering has expanded beyond routine maintenance to include innovative solutions that improve...
How Facility Maintenance Enhances Workplace Productivity
A clean, well-maintained workplace is more than just a luxury; it is a key driver of efficiency and productivity. For larger businesses, where the scale and complexity of operations demand seamless coordination, facility maintenance becomes even more critical. But...
Outdoor Air Quality Impacts Indoor Air Quality: Protecting Building Occupants
Pollution and the impact on air quality is a big topic. While political, economic, and environmental discussions have dominated this issue, pollution rates continue to rise, particularly in cities and surrounding areas. Add to that wildfire season, rampant in many...
Hospital Environmental Services and the Fight Against Respiratory Illnesses
Healthcare facilities’ environmental services teams, commonly known as EVS, are a group of healthcare workers responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, providers, visitors, and staff. This includes tasks such as cleaning patient rooms,...
Choosing the Right Cleaning Method
The advent of the COVID pandemic brought many new terms into the vernacular. Suddenly, people were talking about viral load and transmissibility and coronavirus – and even learning that the common cold is a type of coronavirus! This new vocabulary also included terms...
Engineers: Pillars of Facility Operations
A commercial facility’s long-term success and functionality are owed to the team of engineers caring for the structure, often behind the scenes. From lighting, air conditioning, plumbing, machine repair, and fire safety, engineers wear a vast array of hats to maintain...