From Traditional Office to Coworking Space: Retrofitting for an Underserved Market
Because of the disruption caused by COVID-19, paired with the rise of working from home (WFH), many commercial real-estate spaces across the nation remain empty,…
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To Buy Clean, First Buy American
Understandably, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton doesn’t delve deeply into late-18th century theories of political economy. But beyond his portrayals on stage, the nation’s first Treasury Secretary…
ERA Recommends Updated Approach to Mitigate Urban Heat Island Impact
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is recommending that federal, state and local governments, as well as regulatory bodies, pause the development and implementation of reflective…
Retailers: Prepare for ‘Thieving Season’ with Security Window Film
For retailers, the winter season is traditionally one of their strongest sales periods of the year, but it is also “thieving season”. Retailers need to…
Five Tips for Using ATP Meters to Measure Cleaning Performance
The Safety First Credit from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Rating System recommends using adenosine triphosphate (ATP) meters to measure cleaning performance. As many…
Autumn Is an Ideal Time to Inspect Roofs, Perform Preventative Maintenance
Roofing materials can be vulnerable to environmental stressors, such as organic debris, growing vegetation or ponding water. For property owners and facility managers, premature roof…