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DOE Initiative Aims to Help Public Buildings Cut Energy Costs and Make Upgrades

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 1, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Nov 1, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is opening enrollment for the Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Campaign, which will help public building owners pay for today’s building upgrades with tomorrow’s guaranteed energy savings. The ESPC Campaign is a voluntary initiative that engages and supports state and local governments, universities and colleges, school districts, hospitals, and other market stakeholders […]

ENERGY STAR Awards Honor Sustainability Efforts of Over 200 Organizations

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff May 9, 2022 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: May 9, 2022

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have announced the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards. These 210 organizations, which represent the top ENERGY STAR partners, are making important contributions in support of America’s clean energy transition. They come from 37 states and span nearly every sector of the economy, including Fortune 500 […]

Industry Survey Finds Rising Confidence in Security Market

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 30, 2023 Security

Updated: Aug 30, 2023

Confidence is increasing in the security industry, with nearly eight in 10 respondents to the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) July-August 2023 Security Market Index survey offering a positive assessment of business conditions. One-fourth of survey participants said that current conditions are “excellent,” and another 53% described them as “good.” Looking ahead three months, 86% of respondents foresee growth, with […]

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Where Should Diabetic Employees Discard Insulin Needles at Your Facility?

By Facilities Management Daily Advisor Staff Jul 25, 2019 Safety

Updated: Jul 25, 2019

They are sharps, after all, so isn’t an extra layer of safety in disposal necessary? As experts at Safety.BLR.com® pointed out in an Ask the Expert question, the trash isn’t technically the proper disposal method—but by the same token, OSHA rules do not mandate that employers address syringes for personal use, which insulin injections would […]

The Importance of Workplace Safety in the Warehouse

By Nick Warrick, All Seasons Uniforms Mar 28, 2025 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Mar 28, 2025

Employers must implement workplace safety measures to protect the lives of their employees. Warehouse professionals must follow these measures as it is a matter of life and death. According to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, there were more than 5,283 fatal work injuries in 2023. Warehouse professionals should wear proper protective clothing as a safety […]

Alabama A&M University Invests in Campus Security Improvements

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 21, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Jul 21, 2023

Alabama A&M University (AAMU) announced it is implementing proactive measures to improve public safety infrastructure on campus. New police body cameras, an upgraded surveillance grid, and other enhancements are in the works. The $600,000 investment in campus security aims to increase safety and accountability for the entire AAMU community. Starting this fall, all AAMU police […]

Better Buildings Initiative Surpasses $15B in Energy Savings

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff May 20, 2022 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: May 20, 2022

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a total $15.3 billion in energy savings through the Better Buildings Initiative, a public-private partnership with more than 900 businesses, state and local governments, utilities, housing authorities, and other organizations across the United States pursuing ambitious energy, waste, water, and/or greenhouse gas reduction goals and sharing their solutions. […]

N.Y. Hospital Cuts Carbon and Costs with Energy Efficiency Upgrades

By Joe Bebon, Editor Dec 3, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Dec 3, 2024

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced it installed a suite of energy efficiency upgrades at Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH), an academic medical center on Long Island, N.Y. Totaling nearly $20 million, the projects directly support BuildSmart 2025, a statewide energy efficiency program administered by NYPA aimed at reducing energy usage in state facilities […]

This Winter, Protect Your Facilities from an Influx of Pests

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 23, 2025 Grounds Management

Updated: Jan 23, 2025

The start of a new year brings new resolutions—but for pests, the goal remains the same: finding warmth, shelter, and food inside homes and other buildings. With colder weather in full swing, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is urging homeowners and businesses to prepare for an influx of rodents, cockroaches, and overwintering pests seeking […]

The Parking Lot Priority List: 3 Critical Factors You Can’t Afford to Overlook

By Bryan Appell, Appell Striping Jun 3, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 3, 2025

Across industries, the details that shape safety, accessibility, and sustainability are countless—but one area that’s often underestimated, yet undeniably critical, is the parking lot. More than just a place to park, it serves as the first and last impression for anyone who visits, works at, or interacts with a property. It’s a high-traffic zone, a […]