Tag: air monitoring

As Americans Spend More Time Indoors, Air Quality Is Becoming a Building Essential

By Audwin Cash, GPS Air Jan 26, 2026 Building Controls

Updated: Jan 26, 2026

As buildings seal up for colder months and occupants spend more time indoors, indoor air quality (IAQ) is becoming harder to ignore. What was once treated as a background mechanical function is now shaping comfort, complaints, and confidence in shared spaces. For facilities managers, this shift presents a growing challenge. People are making decisions about […]

EPA Awards Nearly $11M to Help Community Buildings Combat Wildfire Smoke

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 26, 2024 Fire Safety

Updated: Jan 26, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected nine applicants throughout the West to receive nearly $11 million in funding through the Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings grant program. The new federal program aims to enhance community wildfire smoke preparedness by providing grants to states, federally recognized Tribes, public preschools, local educational agencies, and […]