Buildings Buzz - Jun 4th, 2024
 
 
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June 4, 2024
The 2023 revision of NFPA 70B is bringing about a new era of electrical safety in the workplace. This standard sets official guidance for how to address electrical maintenance needs.
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We all know daylighting is beneficial to building occupants, but it can also come with glare, hot spots and poor thermal performance. What can we do? Dr. Doug Milburn, founder and chairman of Advanced Glazings Ltd, explains how to create access to quality natural light while controlling solar heat gain.
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Discover the untapped potential of digital electricity infrastructure in revolutionizing building electrification and decarbonization, unlocking a sustainable future while reducing consumption by up to 29%—join us to delve into the smart and connected tools shaping tomorrow's energy landscape.
Wildfires and other phenomena are underscoring the links between climate change and public health. What can building owners and managers do to protect people’s health and adapt to disasters we’re already facing?
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Sharing well researched data on consumer likes and dislikes in public bathrooms, this guide presents handwashing public restroom hygiene trends and survey insights for facility managers. Addressing key pain points with design and restroom maintenance solutions, this E-Book provides guidance for improving public restroom cleanliness, touchless fixtures...
Is your business compliant with the PUMP Act yet? This legislation, which took effect last year, requires many organizations to provide private pumping space for breastfeeding employees. Download this free checklist to make sure your pumping room meets the requirements.
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Great Looks are Just the BeginningBuilding Owners Enjoy Many Benefits When Retrofitting with Metal Retrofit Metal Roof and Wall Systems are ideal for updating a building and gaining decades of dependability and durability against the elements. For walls, metal panels can bring architectural quality to the curb appeal of your building. Design options...
Elevators are one of the most critical infrastructure components of any multi-story building. Proactive maintenance is the key to avoiding a potential catastrophe with your elevators.
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Crafted from solid white oak or black walnut, the Y Stool is the Architecture Research Office’s first consumer-facing product. It’s partially sourced from recycled wood and made in New Hampshire.
Available in more than 90 colors, these nature-inspired wool felt acoustic products are inspired by the foliage of the Canary Islands. Both are made with 100% wool design felt, which is biodegradable and compostable.
The high-efficiency air365 Max with HeatForce is a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heating and cooling system that delivers comfort and energy efficiency even under part-load conditions. It’s available with heat pump and heat recovery modes up to 24 tons.
Made in the USA from locally grown solid red oak, this sustainable table collection highlights responsible forestry. Choose from two sizes, three heights and three leg configurations. An ADA-compliant option is also available.