By Heidi Schwartz, on February 8, 2012, at 11:48 am This Web exclusive comes from Dusty Henry at All Property Management.
 Managing a facility can be a complex and daunting task, especially for a brand new facility manager. Often facilities will host people entering and exiting throughout the day, and it’s a necessity to make sure everyone who comes through the building has a pleasant and comfortable experience. With this in mind, here are some common areas where preventive maintenance can make the difference between a smoothly running facility and a disaster.
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By Anne Vazquez, on February 8, 2012, at 11:33 am Recent outbreaks of diseases and bacterial infections at several U.S. schools has prompted representatives of Spray Nine, a brand of specialty cleaning products, to offer tips to ensure proper disinfection in schools. 
“Although more schools are greening their cleaning programs, there’s still the need for traditional disinfectants to further ensure dangerous germs are destroyed—especially in gymnasiums, lunchrooms, and classrooms,” said Cary Zelich, marketing manager for Spray Nine, an ITW Permatex brand, which is based in Hartford, CT. “Even in cases where legislatures are promoting green cleaning at state run schools, such as the recent case in Vermont, most legislation doesn’t limit the use or distribution of antimicrobial disinfectants or sanitizers.”
As president of Knight Marketing Corp. in New York City, a large, independent distributor of Spray Nine, Stan Peters says educational customers make up one of its primary markets, and there are several tips that those involved in cleaning schools need to keep top of mind in combating the spread of bacteria:
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By Heidi Schwartz, on February 7, 2012, at 4:24 pm  The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) commends the U.S. House of Representatives for its recent passage (February 7, 2012) of the “Civilian Property Realignment Act,” (CPRA) H.R. 1734, a bill which promises to reduce the size of the federal government’s footprint and save taxpayers billions of dollars through realignment and consolidation of the federal real estate portfolio. IFMA was joined by industry partners including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), ASHRAE, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, International Code Council (ICC), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), National Institute of Building Services (NIBS), and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in supporting the proposed legislation, which will now make its way to the U.S. Senate.
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By Anne Vazquez, on February 7, 2012, at 10:39 am RAB Lighting, a Northvale, NJ-based manufacturer of LED lighting, has introduced the FXLED78 floodlight to its LFLOOD product line. This is a 78 Watt LED replacement for 250 Watt metal halide floodlights.
The FXLED78 provides high wattage capabilities in an affordable price range, and it represents an efficient alternative to standard metal halide counterparts while delivering an combination of light quality and long life for a broad range of outdoor commercial lighting applications.
Suited for building façade lighting as well as signage, landscaping, security lighting, and other outdoor applications requiring higher power, RAB’s FXLED78 delivers over 5,900 lumens of highly uniform light and exceeds industry standards for efficiency, performance, and chromatic stability. The FXLED78 delivers nearly 70% energy savings relative to standard 250 Watt metal halide systems and further incorporates RAB’s patent pending heatsinking technology.
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By Anne Vazquez, on February 6, 2012, at 12:59 pm Sloan, the Frankin Park, IL-based manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems, recently participated in the 2011 Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes. On October 2, 2011, employees at Sloan raised donations through its Walking Club, which donated $1 to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) for every mile walked by each person in the club. In addition, Sloan matched what was raised through the program.
“Sloan has been a supporter of diabetes research through our Walking Club, and the Walk is a big step in showing our support to this worthy cause,” said Sherry Davenport, executive director of marketing. “It’s a fun and healthy way to raise donations for a cure!”
Continue reading Walkers Raise More Than $40K For Juvenile Diabetes
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