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Winterizing Genset & Boiler Fuel Systems: Tips for Facility Managers

It’s never too late (or too early) to winterize! Facilities managers need to ensure that their backup power and heating systems can withstand freezing conditions. This article discusses some common challenges associated with cold weather and strategies for winterizing these systems to avoid those challenges.

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Renewable Energy

Financing Industrial Renewable Energy: A Guide to Incentives & Grants

In recent years, renewable energy has surged in popularity. For many business owners, the initial costs of renewable energy projects can appear daunting. However, numerous financial incentives, including tax credits, are available to mitigate these expenses and encourage the adoption of sustainable practices.

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Burst Pipes

Four Ways To Prevent Burst Pipes

Burst pipes can quickly become a costly disruption, especially during cold weather. Vestibules, exterior walls, and ceilings are particularly vulnerable, as pipes in these locations are often uninsulated or semi-exposed. When temperatures drop, the risk of freezing increases, making preventive measures essential.

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Cantilever Racking

Boosting Warehouse Efficiency With AGVs & Cantilever Racking

More than ever facilities professionals need to operate, maintain and design structures efficiently, economically, safely, securely and green. One trend is the increasing use of automated guided vehicles in warehousing along with highly efficient storage structures such as innovatively designed cantilever racking.

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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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