Do You See Opportunities All Around?
April 2022 Issue: Do You See Opportunities All Around? The April 2022 issue focuses on the supply chain crisis, indoor air quality, water conservation, and lighting. Plus, the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. Facility Executive April 2022 Issue (Volume 35, Number 2) Editor’s Letter: Do You See Opportunities All Around? Facilities professionals are able to juggle […]
Water district’s ozone system upgrade nearing completion
BANGOR — The Bangor Water District is in the final stages of its ozone system upgrade. The ozone system helps remove color from the water during the disinfecting and treatment process. So far, the new equipment has been installed and workers are now trying to get the system automated. However, there have been a few […]
Passive House Design Is Creating a Pathway to Highly Efficient Buildings
As architects and designers, we are always pushing the bounds of current innovation to build a more sustainable tomorrow. However, one of the most promising architectural solutions for combating climate change was developed decades ago. A rising trend throughout the industry, Passive House design—a standard first pioneered by Dr. Wolfgang Feist in 1980s Germany—lays […]
JPMorgan unveils design specs for new 60 storey skyscraper HQ in New York
JPMorgan Chase today unveiled the design for its new state-of-the-art global headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, reinforcing its commitment to New York City. The 1,388-foot /423 meter, 60-story skyscraper – designed by Foster + Partners – will be New York City’s largest all-electric tower with net zero operational emissions and exceptional indoor air quality that […]
Is It Safe To Drink Tap Water?
According to the EPA, tap water is tested rigorously under the National Primary Drinking Regulations (NPDR) for 90 different contaminants. These contaminants are listed under the following categories: microorganisms, disinfectants and their byproducts, inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals, and radionuclides. All of these substances can be harmful to humans when consumed, ingested, or otherwise come into contact […]
Will An Air Purifier or Cleaner Help Protect Me from COVID?
When used properly, these devices can reduce airborne contaminants including viruses in a home or confined space. However, by itself a portable air cleaner is not enough to FULLY protect people from COVID-19. When used along with other best practices recommended by medical and infectious disease experts, using such an appliance can be part of […]
Case Study: Air Purifiers Improve IAQ at Luxury Hotel
Facility Manager Cost Saving/Best Practice Quick Reads RSS Feed April 1, 2022 – Contact FacilitiesNet Editorial Staff » WellAir announced that its Plasma Air HVAC air purification products have been selected by the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens, Greece to help reduce exposure to airborne pathogens and pollutants throughout the hotel. The […]
Former Manchester City and Chelsea star Shaun Wright-Phillips pays visit to Mumbai school to educate children on importance of clean drinking water
Shaun Wright-Phillips and the Premier League Trophy paid a special visit on Wednesday to Rana Pratap School in Mumbai to meet local Cityzens Giving young leaders who are using the power of football to educate children on the importance of clean drinking water and safe handwashing practices. Poor personal hygiene and awareness affect children with […]
Valpas scurries off with €1.6M for bed bug tech solution
Finland-based bed bug smart technology provider Valpas has raised €1.6 million in seed funding to keep accommodations free from pests. ActivumSG Ventures, TESI, Realty Corporation led the round, with participation from existing investors Maki.vc, Icebreaker.vc and Reaktor. With Valpas, hotels can swap existing bed legs for Valpas’ IoT-enabled legs, which have a patented design that collects […]
JPMorgan Chase Unveils Plans for New Global Headquarters Building in New York City
Firm is one of New York’s largest employers and contributors to the local economy New building will house up to 14,000 employees Project creating 8,000 construction jobs across 40 local unions Deloitte study shows JPMorgan Chase contributes $29.8 billion annually to the city’s economy, stimulating an additional 40,000 jobs across local industries New York City’s […]