Inaugural Drinking Water Day
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On September 27, 2017, the Eastern Lancaster County (ELANCO) Source Water Collaborative (SWC) will hold its Inaugural Drinking Water Day in Terre Hill, PA.
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Dog Days of Summer
/By carefully selecting your dog park area, fencing properly, providing a clear set of rules, and plenty of trash cans, you can avoid the most common problems associated with dog parks and add value to the residents of your community.
Read MoreDo you have an Energetic and Strong Community?
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Your community maintains its strength by developing a recreational plan with goals and measurable achievements.
Read MoreBIKE SHARE: Making Communities Better Places to Live, Work and Visit
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Maybe you’ve noticed that bicycles for rent are popping up everywhere around the country. It seems that all big cities and even smaller communities have latched on to this new concept of bike share.
Read MoreAre there Opportunities for your Residents to Stretch their Legs?
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SSM can help you network your community by planning with you for greenways, open sape, and trails.
Read MoreSchool's Out for Summer
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If new athletic or play equipment is not in your budget this year, why not give your park a “facelift”.
Read MoreEnhance the Workplace from the Outside In
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Do you want your team to benefit from a break without having to leave your property?
Read MoreNFPA 70E Arc Flash Risk Assessment
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Updated Incident Energy Levels should be determined based on any system revisions and 2015 NFPA 70E requirements.
Read MoreMore than the Air you Breathe
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It has become apparent over the years, that more problems negatively affect building occupants than just poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).
Read MoreIndoor Environmental Management Programs
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We consider all environmental factors in our IAQ/IEQ management programs to include building structure, materials, construction activities, and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as the building occupants activities, the cleaning and maintenance of the building and sources originating outside the building that have the potential to impact indoor air quality.
Read MoreIt’s not too Early to Begin Preparing Your Buildings for the Fall
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Now is the time to plan ahead to avoid typical last-minute problems like mold and legionella.
Read MoreQuality Air is Fundamental
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Maintaining the highest levels of air quality is most important in healthcare facilities where occupants are most susceptible to irritants in the air. It is vital to maintain a sterile environment in health care facilities to prevent the spread of infection as well as the threat of exacerbating pre-existing conditions
Read MoreProtecting Your Workers’ Health and Safety
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Workers exposed to hot indoor environments and/or hot and humid conditions outdoors are at risk of heat- related illness and injuries. Individuals performing heavy work tasks and/or using bulky or non-breathable protective clothing and other personal protective equipment (PPE) are at greatest risk to heat exposure.
Read MoreImpact of Facility Management
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Integrating place, people, systems, technology and process is no small task.
Read MoreFacility Planning: Aligning short, mid-, and long-term business plans
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For facility managers, long-term planning may be as long as 20 years in the institutional world or as far-sighted as 10 years in the commercial field depending on the next fiscal downturn, acquisition or merger. Regardless of the cycle, aligning the facility plan with the company business plan is critical to meet the demands of human resources, sales and marketing, research, manufacturing, and of course, finance.
Read MoreTools for the Facility Manager
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We are using drone technology, HDS and BIM on our projects to enhance our collaborative relationships for outstanding results.
Read MoreManaging the Data Center
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Are you faced with cool spots or hot spots? Are you providing more cooling than necessary? It may be time to focus on the details of air distribution and find out how a small change in air flow can affect your temperature.
Read MoreManaging the Risk associated with Hazardous Materials
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The storage, issue, use, and disposal of flammable and combustible materials falls under the rules and regulations promulgated under OSHA and the National Fire Protection Association.
Read MorePreparing for MS4 Regulations
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Under the new Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) regulations that will take effect in 2018, new permittees will need to comply with additional obligations to meet the revised general stormwater permit requirements under PAG-13.
Read MoreHow to Prevent Sewer Overflow
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Excessive infiltration/inflow may cause sanitary sewer overflows during wet weather.
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