Health & Safety: Page 6

  • The Shreveport, Louisiana, downtown skyline over the river.
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    Utah, Louisiana building code measures seek to build climate change resilience

    The measures in both states follow a spate of forest fires.

    By • July 25, 2023
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    Energy-efficient buildings save lives during extreme weather events: Department of Energy

    Meeting or exceeding current codes can improve habitability by up to 140% during extreme heat events, a report found.

    By • July 25, 2023
  • Aeroseal intends to channel its funds and its partnership with PEG to boost building energy efficiency and tackle the pervasive issue of leaky air ducts in new and existing buildings.
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    Climate tech startup Aeroseal nets $67M

    The company said the funding, led by Climate Investment and Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, will be used to seal leaky air ducts in about 260,000 buildings per year by 2026.

    By • July 24, 2023
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    HVAC manufacturer Modine adds high-efficiency heating and cooling systems to K-12 portfolio

    The new product line, slated to merge into the company’s distribution network, aims to help facilities managers install cost-efficient air systems.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    Tyson Foods unveils child care facility to boost efficiency

    The company’s $5 million investment is part of a move to ease barriers to up-skilling, boost employee retention and drive more productivity.

    By Ginger Christ • July 19, 2023
  • 3D Render of the clouds of Hurricane Ida (Aug 28, 2021) on a Topographic Map of the Gulf of Mexico
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    EPA warns facility operators to prepare for severe weather

    The Environmental Protection Agency advises operators to review shutdown and reporting procedures as the Gulf Coast enters hurricane season.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • The proposed fire-training center, which the Richmond Fire Department has been authorized to construct, is set to rise upon a 2-acre expanse of lawn at Hickory Hill Community Center in Southside.
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    South Richmond approves $1M fire training facility despite initial rejection

    A zoning appeals board has greenlit the construction of the proposed building amid air quality, pollution concerns.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    OSHA electronic recordkeeping rule to take effect in 2024

    In a second attempt to enhance electronic record mandates, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule requires employers with 100 or more employees to submit information from Forms 300 and 301 once a year.

    By Ryan Golden • Updated July 17, 2023
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    Poppy releases air tracer system to help buildings meet new ASHRAE standard

    The company’s BreatheScore Certify product measures the effectiveness of building ventilation within 20 minutes and provides data on compliance with ASHRAE Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols.

    By • July 14, 2023
  • A young child kneels on the floor in a classroom and uses a handheld broom and dustpan to sweep the floor.
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    EPA wants stricter rules for child care centers, elementary schools

    The Environmental Protection Agency’s draft proposed rule would significantly reduce levels of lead paint in older school and childcare buildings, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are no safe lead levels for children. 

    By Kara Arundel • July 14, 2023
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    Choice Hotels on how sustainable practices can help hotels cut costs, drive revenue

    The hotel brand has set a goal to roll out an automated utility tracking dashboard to 100% of its managed and owned hotels and 90% of its franchised hotels by 2025.

    By Jenna Walters • July 11, 2023
  • A view of the arrivals hall at LaGuardia where facility staff have full monitoring of the lighting controls as well as emergency lighting override from a centralized location.
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    LaGuardia taps Leviton to update Terminal B facilities

    Airport officials are working with lighting manufacturer Leviton to upgrade LaGuardia’s Terminal B facilities to keep up with passenger demand and energy code requirements.

    By • July 11, 2023
  • Outside a post office in Chicago, Illinois, a postal worker protests against the USPS' announcement of a plan to end Saturday mail delivery.
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    USPS facility closures disrupt mail services across multiple states

    Amid climate risks, safety concerns and building renovations, the U.S. Postal Service’s suspensions in Alaska, Washington, Rhode Island and Ohio come on the heels of closures across seven states in June.

    By • July 10, 2023
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    Optimum Energy and Tignis join forces for embedded smart building HVAC solution

    The multi-year partnership will leverage AI to help identify operational anomalies, potentially resulting in more efficient energy use in manufacturing processes and smart buildings.

    By • July 10, 2023
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    Wellness features in industrial facilities could boost retention rates, report says

    A study issued by KSS and NAIOP provided recommendations to improve employee safety and comfort, including improved ventilation and access to green spaces. 

    By • July 5, 2023
  • A statue of the first United States Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton stands in front of the U.S. Treasury.
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    Insufficient staff, outdated processes expose firms to risk: survey

    Only 37% of surveyed respondents believe that their organizations have sufficient staffing to properly run compliance programs and internal controls, FloQast found.

    By Elizabeth Flood • June 29, 2023
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    Carbon Reform begins testing indoor air carbon sequestration unit

    The carbon sequestration and indoor air quality hardware units connect to existing HVAC systems, clean air and permanently capture CO2 in reusable limestone.

    By • June 27, 2023
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    ASHRAE publishes airborne infection risk mitigation standard for buildings

    Air ventilation systems and maintenance minimum requirements, building readiness planning guidelines and assessment are part of Standard 241.

    By • June 26, 2023
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    71% of organizations struggling to keep up with new AI risks, report finds

    Most organizations rely on third-party AI tools — yet some don’t evaluate their risks at all.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 26, 2023
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    Younger generations cite need for additional amenities, high-quality facilities in hospitals, JLL finds

    Gen-Z and millennials say quality enhancements, from medical spas to cozy exam spaces, are crucial to drawing them back to healthcare clinics for subsequent visits.

    By • June 23, 2023
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    Limble’s CMMS software secures $58M in series B funding from Goldman Sachs

    The company aims to grow its market share by expanding its product portfolio and user interface, while accelerating its go-to-market strategy.  

    By • June 22, 2023
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    DC Circuit Court invalidates EPA ban on non-refillable refrigerant cylinders

    The court ruling supports Worthington’s objections to the ban, determining that the government agency overstepped its power granted by Congress.

    By • June 21, 2023
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    Calera closes $750M continuation fund for healthcare laundry service provider

    Since the PE firm’s first investment in the company, ImageFirst has grown rapidly through acquisitions, with 25 since 2018.

    By • June 20, 2023
  • A worker wears a mask and sits at their desk, which contains disinfectant spray and wipes.
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    Indoor air quality concerns push facility leads to update cleaning systems

    R-Zero’s survey found that 65% of respondents aged 18 to 54 are worried about the spread of germs in workplaces.

    By • June 14, 2023
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    ASHRAE seeks comments on energy standard addenda

    The proposals include changes to on-site renewable energy and tax credit requirements, as well as shower head flow rates.

    By • June 13, 2023