Little evidence exists that building products containing antimicrobials actually prevent disease transmission and lead to healthier populations.

The worst time to discover your fire safety system lacks adequate water supply is when an emergency strikes. And yet, it’s not uncommon for negative impacts to a building’s water sources to go unnoticed by property management teams until that system is needed most.

The partnership will educate ISSA members and GBAC STAR facilities and service providers on air quality.

Awards handed out included Innovation of the Year and Innovation Nominees, Rising Star Award, and ISSA Hygieia Network Awards.

Researchers suggest that widely implementing building air sampling could allow earlier detection of the virus in shared spaces.

This ESG pursuit can take facility owners and managers in many different directions. That includes under one’s feet. For more insights, we reached out to Jeff Grabinsky, Vice President of Development & Sustainability with Executive Mat Service (EMS).

Businesses can prepare for greater foot traffic by implementing strong protocols.

In some situations, such as the need for specific evaluations, validations, or corrective actions, third-party floor inspections make sense.

Carpet deodorizers are widely used by many people and cleaning staffs, but they can actually cause numerous issues if used incorrectly.

It's impossible to remove every smoke particle or fire byproduct, but smoke and fire-damaged wood can be cleaned to a point where any odour is undetectable.

During winter weather, facility floors can suffer from snow, ice, salt, and sand being tracked throughout a building.

Knowing how to effectively winterize pipes is key to avoiding headaches down the line as colder weather sets in.

While climate change has increased the prevalence of weather-related floods, water damage due to plumbing and appliance failures happen daily—and sadly, they are often preventable.

Hydro Systems' new white paper provides a closer look at industry standards on dispensing equipment.

UV-C air purifiers are often installed correctly, and this can reduce their effectiveness by as much as 50%.

With roof materials and replacement costs rising, the importance of maintaining a roof to prolong its service life cannot be understated.

Three key lessons for making buildings energy- and carbon-efficient and healthy.