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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…

Dust, mold and asbestos can contribute to air quality issues in older buildings. But even new structures can be “sick buildings” if they have inadequate ventilation. Off-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other chemicals from new carpeting, paint, adhesives, sealants, cleaning products, engineered wood products and new furniture can…