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1 week ago | 
facilitiesnet.com | Ronnie Wendt
Readiness for natural disasters requires a plan, effective training, and a preparedness-focused culture. It looked like a disaster from a Grey’s Anatomy episode, but it was a real-life event.
Brown floodwaters surged over a washed-out road and winds howled against the walls of Unicoi County Hospital, while staff at the rural Tennessee hospital moved patients to the roof for a daring helicopter rescue.
In another natural disaster, wildfires pushed California caregivers to the brink.
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3 weeks ago | 
rv-pro.com | Ronnie Wendt
While known around town as Bowling RV, this dealership’s full name is actually Bowling Motors and RV Sales Inc., a nod to its origin of selling cars. Randy Bowling, the owner of the family business for going on 36 years, explains that when his father started the 66-year-old company, he sold only cars and the business went by the name Bowling Motors. When the company shifted to selling autos and RVs, Bowling’s mother, Betty Bowling, changed the business’ name to Bowling Motors and RV Sales Inc.
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1 month ago | 
facilitiesnet.com | Ronnie Wendt
The complex task of managing large buildings while ensuring security, smooth operations, and regulatory compliance is a unique challenge.
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2 months ago | 
agent-entrepreneur.com | Ronnie Wendt
The recreational vehicles industry has long been a symbol of freedom, adventure and exploration. Many people know it as the Great American Road Trip. Yet, beneath the surface of the dream, a significant gap has existed: the lack of comprehensive protection for both renters and rental companies.
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2 months ago | 
facilitiesnet.com | Ronnie Wendt
Consider these innovative technologies to help keep building occupants and visitors safe. With rising fears of unauthorized access, lingering visitors, and the looming threat of active shooter situations, institutional and commercial buildings are stepping up security measures.
The Azusa Unified School District in California is leading the charge with an innovative blend of technology designed to protect its 740 teachers and 7,000 students.
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2 months ago | 
facilitiesnet.com | Ronnie Wendt
An adaptive reuse project transforms a historic library into a contemporary museum dedicated to Chicano art. The city library in Riverside, California, is a massive building that had served generations of residents and faced an uncertain future.
Enter Cheech Marin, an actor and comedian best known for his iconic role in the “Cheech & Chong” movie franchise. With a passion for the arts and a deep-rooted connection to the community, Marin helped reimagine a piece of the city’s past for the future.
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2 months ago | 
cleanlink.com | Ronnie Wendt
Outfitting cleaning teams with the right equipment is essential and goes hand-in-hand with proper training programs. For example, teaching staff proper donning and doffing backpack vacuums, how to move wands, and proper cord management can improve comfort and productivity. Ergonomics research conducted at Battelle Memorial Institute shows backpack vacuums may reduce worker strain and boost efficiency.
However, Rathey adds anytime employees must carry something on their back, weight is an issue.
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Mar 7, 2025 | 
cleanlink.com | Ronnie Wendt
In recent years, a growing number of cleaning teams have made the switch from traditional upright vacuums to backpack options. This shift is largely driven by the efficiency and cleaning gains that backpacks can provide.
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Feb 10, 2025 | 
facilitiesnet.com | Ronnie Wendt
University realizes financial savings after installing new water heater system in sports arena. OTHER PARTS OF THIS ARTICLEPt. 1: Upgrades Improve Sustainability, Efficiency at Quinnipiac UniversityPt. 2: This PageThe financial savings continued after the units were installed, Marquardt says. The two water heaters easily met the building’s hot water demand and provided an efficient system that improved health and safety.
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Feb 6, 2025 | 
policemag.com | Ronnie Wendt
As police K-9 teams responsibilities grow, it's vital that handlers and agencies stay aware of the legal issues tied to K-9 operations. That’s where Michael W. Kmiecik II, owner, consultant and trainer for Sheepdog Guardian Consulting LLC. comes in. Kmiecik's 28-year law enforcement career, 20 years of which were dedicated to K9 handling, has given him valuable insights into current legal issues facing police K-9 teams.
