Tag Archive: indoor air quality (IAQ)

Poor indoor air quality can harm the health and well-being of building occupants. It can be caused by various factors, from the off-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and chemicals from building materials to mold growth and air pollution. As a building or facility manager, you can directly impact the…

Explore the intricate web of regulations and groundbreaking initiatives spearheaded by federal agencies, the Department of Defense, the construction industry, and environmental consulting firms to ensure optimal indoor air quality (IAQ) and safeguard public health. Collaborative strategies and policies that ensure safe air in military and federal buildings, promote occupant…

Developers, commercial builders, and property managers are turning to LEED certification for a wide array of benefits that include a reduced carbon footprint, energy savings and customer and employee health. LEED Certification for Environmental Sustainability and Healthier People LEED®  (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is an essential tool…

Employers have both a legal and an ethical obligation to address workplace hazards, but a workplace in which the health and safety of workers is prioritized and well managed has benefits to the health of your business as well. From a boost to morale and productivity to reduced exposure to…

Decades since it was identified as a hazardous air pollutant and a carcinogen, asbestos-containing materials can be found in as many as two-thirds of U.S. schools, according to some estimates. As a commonly used material for flooring, walls, ceilings and hot water and steam pipes until the 1980s, asbestos is…