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Current Conversations on MyFacilitiesNet:Recognize the Best Maintenance and Engineering Departments Voting is open for the 2016 Facility Maintenance Decisions Achievement Awards and you can help us recognize the achievements of institutional and commercial facilities across the country. The awards recognize accomplishments in maintenance, engineering, and grounds management and spotlight the central role departments play in the successful and efficient operation of institutional and commercial facilities. Click through to view the entries. Policies Regarding Restroom Access for Transgender Occupants Have you been asked about your facility's response to this topic yet? With all the political controversy around restroom access for transgender individuals, facility managers should be aware of the legal issues involved. An upcoming webcast will offer guidance on transgender student restrooms and locker rooms, occupant complaints about transgender employees in bathrooms, and drafting – and implementing – written policies ensuring that all individuals, including transgender individuals, have prompt access to appropriate sanitary facilities. A recent article offers an overview of some of the issues involved. Power Tool Talk: OSHA Concerns We talked with manufacturers about power tool technology in the June issue of Facility Maintenance Decisions, and we had some additional nuggets of information that didn't make it onto the printed page. Topics include OSHA standards regarding power tools, and what maintenance and engineering managers can expect in the near future.
Using Materials Selection to Gain Project Speed Are you sprinting through your new construction or major renovation projects? I recently attended the American Institute of Architect's conference in Philadelphia and a theme that kept popping up was the need for speed: Faster specification, faster installation, faster, well, everything. One of the strategies to help projects move along at a good clip is using systems pre-fabricated off site. This solves a few problems... The need for speed also correlates with a growth in the use of metal wall and roof panel system installation. Metal panel systems are long-lasting materials, but what about maintenance? Click through to learn more. And I'd love to hear more on your use of metal systems, especially any non-typical installations.
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