Three Key Factors to Consider When Disinfecting Surfaces
The Difference Between Cleaning & Disinfecting, and the Meaning Behind Log Reduction & Contact Time This blog originally appeared on Medline.com. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed facilities across the country to the limit and more are still tight on resources. As a result, some healthcare workers in non-environmental service (EVS) roles may increasingly find themselves being […]
Supplier Spotlight: Tarkett
An Interview with Roxane Spears, LEED AP, Vice President for Sustainability, North America We sat down with Roxane Spears, LEED AP, Vice President for Sustainability, North America at Tarkett. With a background in interior architecture, Roxane has been with Tarkett for 15 years, beginning her career at the company in sales. Two years ago, she […]
Esports is Hitting a Home Run in Education
It’s Not Just a Passing Fad for K-12 and Higher Education No matter where you look in education news today, you’ll see articles about the rise of esports in K-12 and higher education. Topics include everything from why esports should be in education to discussions about how it’s shaping education, the benefits it offers institutions […]
7 Reasons Supplier Diversity Programs Fail – And How You Can Succeed
Overcoming the Challenge of Creating a Successful & Sustainable Supplier Diversity Program In the ever-changing world of public procurement, creating a successful and sustainable supplier diversity program can be challenging. Does it feel like your program is failing or has plateaued? Or are you in the beginning stages of getting your program off the ground? […]
Supplier Spotlight: Enterprise Holdings
An Interview with Lee Lewis, Global Supplier Diversity Manager We sat down with Lee Lewis, Global Supplier Diversity Manager at Enterprise Holdings to discuss the company’s commitment to supplier diversity, trends in this area, and how other organizations can successfully implement their own supplier diversity program. Please talk a little about your organization’s commitment to […]
Fingerprinting-Only Gets a “C” When Conducting Background Checks for K-12 Schools
But Fingerprinting + a Thorough Background Check is a Prerequisite for Making the Grade When hiring new teachers, K-12 school administrators and parents often take comfort in the safety net of fingerprinting. They see it as a foolproof way to catch individuals who’ve had brushes with the law – and to avoid those who might […]
Supplier Spotlight: Humanscale
An Interview with Jane Abernethy, LEED AP, Chief Sustainability Officer at Humanscale We sat down with Jane Abernethy, LEED AP, Chief Sustainability Officer at Humanscale to discuss the company’s commitment to sustainability in both their manufacturing processes and internal practices, and how other organizations can build their own robust sustainability program. Tell us a little […]
Saving the Planet Through Procurement
Cooperative Contracting Can Help When serving the needs of a large school district, university, or community college system, procurement teams are required to maintain a level of knowledge on a variety of topics. When it comes to green purchasing or sustainability, it can get complicated very quickly. Schools are Ecosystems. How Does Procurement Keep Up? […]
VRF Equipment for Educational Buildings: The Sensible Solution
A Smart, Sustainable Solution for New Construction or Retrofit HVAC Requirements Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are becoming an increasingly popular option in commercial HVAC projects. These systems work by using refrigerant as the heat-transfer medium to create heating and cooling within zoned spaces without necessarily needing ductwork or secondary air distribution devices Today, more […]
Why HVAC Restoration Makes Sense to Your Bottom Line
Restoration Saves More Than Just Your Budget Commercial and especially institutional properties across the United State have to maintain aging infrastructure on a daily basis. One of the most critical components to a building’s health, occupant comfort and energy efficiency is the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, in particular air handling units (AHU) […]
