After heavy storms, either from rain in spring or summer or heavy snow storms and melting aftermaths, property and building managers face more than just visible water damage. Mold, a persistent and costly indoor air hazard, thrives in damp conditions left behind by flooding, leaks, and power outages. Here’s how weather drives mold spore counts …
Mold Prevention in Buildings: Essential Facility Management (Updated for 2025)
Mold growth in buildings is a persistent challenge—damaging infrastructure and putting occupants’ health at risk. In 2025, facility managers face both longstanding and emerging risks, driven by the rise of energy-efficient building designs, climate change, and increasingly sophisticated technology. The result: prevention and remediation best practices have evolved, and staying current is a must for …
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Environmental Hazards & Industrial Hygiene: Separating Myth from Fact
Environmental hazards don’t just affect schools, hospitals, factories, or large residential complexes—they’re a concern in any high-occupancy or public-use building. Office towers, hotels, childcare centers, college campuses, correctional facilities, community centers, religious institutions, warehouses, government buildings, and redevelopment sites all face unique challenges when it comes to water quality, air safety, asbestos, lead, and mold. …
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Building Maintenance – Seasonal Planning to Prevent Mold Issues
Effective facility management practices play a crucial role in mitigating and preventing mold issues. Mold can not only damage buildings and infrastructure but also pose serious health risks to occupants. By implementing proactive measures, regular inspections, and prompt remediation, facility managers can create an environment that minimizes the risk of mold growth and ensures the …
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Springtime Weather and Mold
With warmer weather and more rain during the spring season, damp conditions lead to more moisture existing within buildings. As many are prone to allergies during spring, it is exasperated by mold growth. Keep in mind that more people have outdoor mold allergies than indoor mold allergies, however during springtime, it’s important to be especially …