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How do your city’s office vacancy and rental rates compare to those of other US cities?

Contract cleaning services infographic Green cleaning, automated cleaning devices, and more — the latest trends in contract cleaning services

See how Enlighted’s lighting-connected IoT sensor lets you upgrade to keep up with new capabilities as IoT technology advances for multiple building systems

If you need technology to centralize IT access for a coworking space, see what Yardi’s acquisition can do for you

Learn how lighting solutions in sync with occupants’ daily rhythms can improve health and performance, in this Navigant report

See how this new light-powered wireless control can put an end to office thermostat wars

If you need power for an outdoor event or project, check out this heavy-duty weather-proof extension cord from Larson Electronics

You won’t believe how much water can be saved by changing your irrigation spray heads — see what Toro has come up with

See the latest in lighting technology — LIGHTFAIR International announces its 2018 Innovation Awards

Need help fighting slippery floors and restroom odors? Check out HOSPECO’s self-drying, odor-fighting antimicrobial mats

Find out how a germ-zapping robot is helping this regional hospital disinfect hard-to-reach surfaces

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Featured Articles

Workplace resilience when a disaster strikes—Strategic questions to keep the workplace productive
Aligning your workplace strategy with your business resilience plan; a checklist in the event your site must be shut down

Standard operating procedures for ductwork systems
Reduce energy costs and streamline operations at little-to-no cost of capital funds, depending on the ductwork system you have

Figure 1 – Total utility cost per GSF Filter: Type of facility (Office) Provided courtesy of FM BENCHMARKING Benchmarking utility costs for service providers – Part 2
Using best practices to drive utility costs downward

How to maximize your productivity and minimize your spend on cleaning

A touchy subject
Discover a new coating to fight off bacteria from touchscreens

Sensored change
Electronic feedback from everything from paper towel dispensers to robotic scrubbers leads to savings and satisfied building occupants

Green cleaning: Winning millennials hearts
Workforce retention and the role of green cleaning

Environmental compliance audits—What the facilities manager needs to know

Benchmarking utility costs for service providers

New is no guarantee – Why workplace transformation projects don’t achieve benefits

Case Study

In this Workshop Setting, employees work simultaneously on various parts of a project—sketching ideas on a whiteboard, reviewing construction plans at a standing-height table, and breaking away from the group to have private conversations. Improve work flow by creating opportunities for connection across the office
See how Tavistock raised its workplace effectiveness score by 25 percentage points