Since 2001, for many the first signal of spring was making the trip to the Baltimore Convention Center for NFMT. As we flip the calendar page to March, I'm sad that once again this year we will not be gathering in Baltimore for NFMT. Although we might not be physically together in the same building, we are giving you plenty of opportunities to learn and network this month.
Our team has been busy filling the calendar with great exclusive events for you. Join us this Friday March 12 at 9:00 am for a discussion on UV Technology. Save the date on March 31 to join us for a 4-hour Facilities Summit focused on providing Operational Excellence for your organization.
Both of these events are included as part of your fnPrime membership, and you can earn CEUs for attending. Check out this experiences page for more information or to register.
Hope to see you soon!
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Amy Brown,
Director of Events and Education
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Getting Creative With Vacant Facilities
By Maura Keller
It's official. The U.S. economy has slowed down. Thanks to the ongoing pandemic, consumers are cautious, businesses worried, and investors are downright jittery. And if you drive down many urban and suburban streets, you are bound to see a plethora of vacant buildings — from multi-storied office buildings to street level retail shops to entire shopping malls. The good news? Building owners and operators are reconfiguring the use of spaces in new and unique ways.
According to BWIQ (Build With IQ) president, John Shinners, while no one knows for sure if the trend of vacant buildings will continue, what we do know is that employees are working from home more efficiently and with flexibility.
"Not all, but a large group may never return to the office as we know it," Shinners says.
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Using Germicidal Ultraviolet Light in Facilities Panel
March 12, 2021
10:00 am Eastern
During the past year the benefits of germicidal ultraviolet light (GUV) have been proven throughout facilities. GUV can be deployed to disinfect air, surfaces and reduce the spread of infections. Although the benefit of GUV is well documented, the technology needs to be applied correctly and monitored for output and safety, and proper training on the operation and maintenance of the systems over time is also important. Join us for a discussion on the correct uses and proper training techniques for GUV.
Panelists:
James Malley, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of New Hampshire
Robert Karlicek, director of the Center for Lighting Enabled Systems & Applications at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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