Articles Posted by Anne Vazquez
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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: VitalSign By 2/90 Sign Systems
Designed for healthcare facilities, the modular signage communicates critical information to staff and visitors. Facility managers choose from a collection of standard color-coded medical alert messages or customized sliders in any color, symbol, or configuration.
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Painting Project at Leesburg Theater Earns Rave Reviews
At first blush, it sounds like a simple project: paint a champagne colored stripe on the wall of a movie theater lobby. But as general contractor Jesse Truesdale will tell you, the devil is in the details.
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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Artisan SmartSeries by Marley Engineered Products
This latest release is part of the company’s continued efforts to provide the most advanced electronic controlled wall heater, with elevated design and technology. Applications for this wall heater include hotels, conference rooms, restaurants, atriums, residential spaces, and more.
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Requirements For Visitor Management In Federal Agencies
Federal agencies typically have hectic lobbies to manage. Attendants must quickly process visitor access while ensuring all security procedures are followed in accordance with Homeland Security Protection Directive-12 (HSPD-12).
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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: SofPull Mini from Georgia-Pacific Professional
Featuring a small footprint, SofPull Mini is ideal for restrooms with limited space. The spread of germs is also reduced because the tissue is enclosed.
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Ergonomics Design Guidance: Six Elements
Humantech has recently made available a free e-book, “Six Ways to Apply Ergonomics in Design.” Focused on workplace and workstation design challenges, the book boils down essential ergonomic design considerations to six simple practices.
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Government Case Study: Stand Firm
In Biloxi, MS, a consolidation project for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs nears completion. From the April 2013 issue.
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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Integrated Lighting and HVAC Control by GE Lighting and Trane
GE’s LightSweep can now be integrated into the Trane Tracer building automation system, providing facility managers increased control strategies across lighting and HVAC systems.
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Energy Efficient Foam Coalition Opposing Fire Codes That Omit Foam Insulation
The Coalition believes that the use of flame retardants in foam insulation is essential to protect occupants and workers from fire-related death and injury, and owners and occupants from property loss.
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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Energy Assessments by Carrier
Carrier has introduced a service aimed at two facility types—K-12 education and small- to mid-size commercial. While each program is tailored to specific organizations, the aim is to identify and remediate sources of energy waste.
