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AI

AI and the Smart Buildings Revolution

Artificial intelligence (AI) shows extraordinary promise for transforming the world with its ability to compile and analyze vast amounts of information in real-time, apply reason, and improve processes. However, the tremendous computational power required for AI processes could derail Net Zero pledges.

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Filtration Efficiency

Boosting Water Filtration Efficiency With CMMS

If there’s one thing that facility managers look for in the workplace, it’s efficiency – efficiency can mean the difference between making a profit or losing money. One of the best ways to help your water filtration system operate more efficiently is with a computerized maintenance management system.

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Slip-Resistant

Slip-Resistant Flooring in an Unsteady World

No matter what your facility specializes in, it is crucial that the environment is equipped with a flooring solution geared toward safety. While no flooring option can 100 percent ensure that slips and falls will never occur, choosing a non-slip flooring solution will go a long way in minimizing that risk.

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Access Control

Strengthen Your Surroundings by Integrating Access Control With Camera Surveillance

In today’s fast-paced industrial and commercial environments, the need for reliability and ease of use in access control is paramount. The new G3 Multipurpose Push Button series by Safety Technology International (STI) represents a significant leap forward in this area, addressing common challenges with cutting-edge solutions.

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Access Enablement

The Rise of Access Enablement in a World of Access Control

Physical access to buildings has been fundamentally changing. Traditional approaches to “access control” are no longer sufficient on their own. As a result, access enablement is a new trend emerging to give employees and visitors the ability to have on-demand of seamless access to places, spaces, and things.

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Protective Workwear

Innovations in Protective Workwear: Enhancing Safety & Comfort

Protective workwear is a key aspect of ensuring worker safety and comfort; the right gear can mean the difference between a safe day and a dangerous accident. Today’s innovations in protective workwear shield workers from hazards and enhance their work experience with ergonomic designs and quality materials.

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Asset Tracking

Effective Asset Tracking: A Strategic Guide for Facility Managers

Asset tracking offers benefits like increased operational efficiency, streamlined preventive maintenance, and reduced costs and downtime. This article explores how businesses across different sectors can leverage robust asset tracking systems to enhance their facility management strategies.

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Workplace Safety

Workplace Safety in The Healthcare Industry

Healthcare workers face some of the biggest safety risks compared to any other industry. While illness is an expected hazard, many are surprised by the physical safety threats that nurses and doctors face on a daily basis. This article explores some of the most common safety issues that occur in healthcare facilities.

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Industrial Fans

Boosting Worker Safety & Productivity With Industrial Fans

Facility managers are adopting energy-efficient industrial ceiling fan solutions to combat heat-related illnesses to workers, mitigate worker heat stress, and boost productivity levels. HVLS fan installation has resulted in less frequent absenteeism, accelerated worker satisfaction, and amplified production output.

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Health

Is Your Facility in Good Health?

We hear a lot about air quality and its impact on our health. But when we dig a little bit more about air quality, people are referring mostly to outdoor air quality. The general perception is that we are exposed to outdoor pollution but once we are inside the building, we are protected from air pollution.

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