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A Stronger Clean: The Power of Partnership and Value-Add in Building Services In the world of janitorial and building services, cleanliness is not just a checkbox—it’s a foundation for safety, productivity, and lasting impressions. However, achieving and maintaining high standards in facility [...]
Green Cleaning in the Commercial Real Estate Industry: Enhancing Sustainability and Value As sustainability takes center stage across industries, the commercial real estate (CRE) sector is embracing green cleaning practices as part of its commitment to environmentally responsible operations. Green cleaning re [...]
How Outdoor Air Quality Impacts Office Buildings and HVAC Systems The quality of outdoor air has far-reaching implications for office buildings and their HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems. As more attention is placed on health, sustainability, and efficiency, un [...]
UNDERSTANDING Air Quality in CRE The commercial real estate industry plays a pivotal role in shaping urban environments and influencing the quality of life for millions of people who work, shop and spend time in these spaces. Among the myriad factors th [...]
Minimizing VOCs in Commercial Office Buildings Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a group of organic chemicals that can easily evaporate into the air at room temperature and can diminish indoor air quality. Common sources include paints, cleaning products, and cer [...]
Enhancing Indoor Air Quality in CRE Indoor air quality (IAQ) has emerged as a major driver in commercial real estate (CRE), both from tenants and staff. Given the substantial amount of time people spend indoors, particularly in office environments, maintai [...]
The ROI of Ventilation: From Cost Center to Profit Center In Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance and Productivity, Joseph Allen and John Macomber argue that the “quantification of the benefits of a Healthy Building should become a critical part of landlord [...]
Workplace Design Evolution and Amenities How does the design of a workplace attract employees? Why is workplace design so important towards retention rates? How have the needs of employees changed over time?Christina Piper, Vice President of Workplace Desig [...]
Building Certifications in CRE: An Environment of Excellence There are many beautiful states in this amazing country, one would be hard pressed to find more diverse and beautiful views than those found in the United States of America. Choppy waves wash along the shores of Maine, t [...]
Building Certifications in CRE: Certified Excellence In my home state of Georgia, daffodils shine bright yellow in the morning sun like little heads looking around announcing the beginning of spring until old dogwoods and azaleas explode into whites and pinks in mature sta [...]
Pollinator Friendly Tips for Building Owners and Managers For the past few years, there has been an ongoing conversation about the importance of pollinators to the health of ecosystems and biodiversity. Commercial real estate industry stakeholders have a unique opportunity to i [...]
Medical Offices in COVID Medical offices have faced enormous challenges through the COVID-19 Pandemic. While many office buildings were forced to shut down due to health concerns, medical offices remained open to help deal with the ongoing pande [...]
The ROI of Ventilation: From Cost Center to Profit Center In Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance and Productivity, Joseph Allen and John Macomber argue that the “quantification of the benefits of a Healthy Building should become a critical part of landlord [...]
Health, Safety & Wellness in Commercial Real Estate’s New Normal As the latest spike in COVID-19 infections continues to complicate and in some cases derail return to office, school, and campus plans, I remember discussions in the early days of the pandemic with several major building [...]