Do you know whether cybersecurity criminals can hack into your building automation systems? Every facility manager should be able to answer crucial questions about the cybersecurity of their facility systems. (Facilities Net)
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic facilities managers have been required to create more stringent procedures when it comes to cleaning and disinfecting buildings and high-use areas in an attempt to stop the spread of the disease. The key to administering properly is understaind the benefits and knowing proper use. (Cleaning & Maintenance Management)
Yale University recently announced it will be accelerating its carbon reduction targets in an effort to be net zero by 2035, and actually zero by 2050. (Environment+Energy Leader)
Johnson Controls is investing $15 million over five years to help expand community college associate degree and certificate programs in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), fire and security and digital building automation systems across the United States. (PR Newswire)
Fortive, the maker of software programs for facilities management and construction cost estimates, announced this week it will purchase ServiceChannel for $1.2 billion in cash. ServiceChannel creates cloud software for facilities management. (ZD Net)
