http://www.buildingwellness.comRSS feeds for Building Wellness Institute60http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/11/Montgomery-College-Expands-Green-Initiatives-Adopts-Green-Seal-GS42-Compliant-Cleaning-Program.aspx#Comments284http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=409&ArticleID=11http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=11&PortalID=0&TabID=77http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/11/Montgomery-College-Expands-Green-Initiatives-Adopts-Green-Seal-GS42-Compliant-Cleaning-Program.aspxThe College’s Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Facilities Department completes the Building Wellness Institute’s GS 42 accredited Certification Training program, paving the way toward environmental wellness ROCKVILLE, MD, December 11, 2009—Montgomery College’s Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Facilities Department recently completed the Building Wellness Institute Certification Training, the first green cleaning training program in the nation to receive GS 42 accreditation through Green Seal. The adoption of a GS 42 cleaning program supports Montgomery College’s efforts to maintain a sustainable and cost-effective resource conservation program. Since the late 1970s, Montgomery College has been a leader in sustainability, energy and resource conservation. The College’s current green initiatives are designed to reduce its operating costs and environmental footprint. At this time, 75 percent of the College’s electricity comes from renewable wind power, which keeps more than 33 million pounds of carbon dioxide out of the air. In addition, the College saves $25,000 annually from its use of renewable solar energy, which is generated on site and converted into hot water and electricity. The College also recycles nearly 70 percent of its waste stream for which it receive awards from Montgomery County. Green Seal’s GS 42 standard is the basis for a certification program designed to define, validate, and promote the green cleaning programs of building service contractors and in-house cleaning service providers. GS 42 compliant Building Wellness Institute Certification Training will help the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus’s Facilities Department’s supervisory team further reduce costs and protect the environment through the adoption of environmentally friendly chemicals and more efficient cleaning processes. “With the Building Wellness Institute Certification Training, our building services staff can directly contribute to the success of the College’s resource conservation program,” said Terry Evelyn, director of campus facilities at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. “By using healthy and cost-effective cleaning products and processes, our building services team is aligned with the College’s goal of providing safe, comfortable, economical, and environmentally friendly facilities, which help contribute to student success at our community college.” “Under the direction of Terry Evelyn, Montgomery College has once again demonstrated that it is a national leader in smart, green initiatives,” said Marion Stecklow, executive director of the Building Wellness Institute. “Terry and his team have taken a large step toward creating a healthier environment for all students, faculty and staff,” she added. The Building Wellness Institute’s unique approach to green cleaning training and consulting is based on the application of science to the cleaning and maintenance of indoor spaces, and designed to protect the health of building occupants and the environment. A scientific advisory board comprised of physicians and environmental specialists adds technical expertise to all programs. In addition to its GS 42 training program, the Building Wellness Institute also provides consulting and assessment services to help organizations develop and execute green cleaning initiatives that align with their environmental wellness goals, requirements and budgets. About the Building Wellness Institute The Building Wellness Institute helps facility managers, building owners, building service contractors (BSCs), and environmental services staff protect the health and comfort of their building occupants through comprehensive training, consulting and assessment programs. Our training programs and services, delivered by seasoned professionals with cross-discipline expertise in occupational and environmental medicine, public health, industrial hygiene, toxicology, and chemical engineering, are designed to facilitate GS 42 certification, gain points toward LEED certification, and support a wide range of environmental wellness goals. For commercial buildings, long-term care facilities, and educational institutions, the Building Wellness Institute enables you to make a vital contribution to public health and the environment that delivers unparalleled gains—in reputation, revenue and regulatory compliance. About Montgomery College Montgomery College is a public, open admissions community college with campuses in Germantown, Rockville, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring, plus workforce development/continuing education centers and off-site programs throughout Montgomery County, Md. The College serves nearly 60,000 students a year, through both credit and noncredit programs, in more than 100 areas of study. MEDIA CONTACT: Alex Kasten 301-622-0260 x264 akasten@buildingwellness.com  adminMon, 21 Dec 2009 20:59:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:11http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9/Green-Training-Extra-Credit.aspx#Comments1http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=409&ArticleID=9http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9&PortalID=0&TabID=77http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9/Green-Training-Extra-Credit.aspxFrom Housekeeping Solutions: Howard County Public Schools, a recent Building Wellness Institute graduate, leads the way in the greening of America’s schools. Read more…hostThu, 10 Dec 2009 16:02:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8/Training-for-a-Healthier-Tomorrow.aspx#Comments0http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=409&ArticleID=8http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=8&PortalID=0&TabID=77http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8/Training-for-a-Healthier-Tomorrow.aspxFrom Cleaning & Maintenance Management magazine: The Building Wellness Institute and its unique benefits and services are featured...hostThu, 10 Dec 2009 16:01:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:8http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7/Executive-Snapshot-Marion-E-Stecklow.aspx#Comments0http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=409&ArticleID=7http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=7&PortalID=0&TabID=77http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7/Executive-Snapshot-Marion-E-Stecklow.aspxFrom The Maryland Business Gazette: Building Wellness Institute Executive Director Marion Stecklow is profiled.hostThu, 10 Dec 2009 15:59:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:7http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/6/Penguin-Care-Sheds-Name-Rebrands.aspx#Comments1http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=409&ArticleID=6http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6&PortalID=0&TabID=77http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/6/Penguin-Care-Sheds-Name-Rebrands.aspxFrom Washington Business Journal: A report on the Building Wellness Institute launch in the Nation’s Capital’s leading local business journal...hostThu, 10 Dec 2009 15:56:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/Building-Wellness-Institute-Becomes-Nations-First-Accredited-Training-Program-For-Green-Healthy-Cleaning-to-Comply-with-the-Green-Seal-GS42-Standard.aspx#Comments0http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=409&ArticleID=5http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5&PortalID=0&TabID=77http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/Building-Wellness-Institute-Becomes-Nations-First-Accredited-Training-Program-For-Green-Healthy-Cleaning-to-Comply-with-the-Green-Seal-GS42-Standard.aspxTraining program for cleaning schools, office buildings and other facilities is now accredited for green cleaning training. SILVER SPRING, MD, May 29, 2009—The Building Wellness Institute today announced that its Building Wellness Certification Training is the first green cleaning training program in the nation to receive GS-42 accreditation through Green Seal’s accreditation agency. Green Seal recognizes EcoMetrical Corporation as the independent entity responsible for the GS-42 Training Accreditation Program (GS-42 TAP), through which Building Wellness Institute received its accreditation. The newly accredited program provides building service contractors (BSCs) and facility/environmental services managers the training they need to meet the requirements of Green Seal GS-42 and the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS), and help building owners achieve LEED certification. The GS-42 standard is the basis for a certification program designed to define, validate, and promote green cleaning programs of building service contractors (BSCs) and in-house cleaning service providers. GS-42 TAP, recognized by Green Seal, was developed to qualify and validate the trainers or training organizations that intend to assist cleaning services in becoming GS-42 certified or in maintaining GS-42 certification. GS-42 TAP includes a rigorous review of training materials and trainers with the goal of providing a recognized, consistent approach to training to the GS-42 standard, leading to GS-42 certification. “Because of the growing confusion in the marketplace over all things green, it is now critical that standards defined by Green Seal be recognized and upheld,” said Dr. Liam Keane, president of EcoMetrical Corporation, the independent accreditation agency. “Being accredited validates our own rigorous standards of green cleaning instruction,” said Marion Stecklow, executive director of the Building Wellness Institute. “The high standard of GS-42 TAP also helps those clients who participate in our program to raise their level of professionalism and understand that they are contributing to the overall health of their building occupants,” she added. The Building Wellness Institute’s unique approach to green cleaning training and consulting is based on the application of science to the cleaning and maintenance of indoor spaces, and designed to protect the health of building occupants and the environment. A scientific advisory board comprised of physicians and environmental specialists adds technical expertise to all programs. In addition to its GS-42 training program, the Building Wellness Institute also provides consulting and assessment services to help organizations develop and execute green cleaning initiatives that align with their environmental wellness goals, requirements and budgets. About the Building Wellness Institute The Building Wellness Institute helps facility managers, building owners, building service contractors (BSCs), and environmental services staff protect the health and comfort of their building occupants through comprehensive training, consulting and assessment programs. Our training programs and services, delivered by seasoned professionals with cross-discipline expertise in occupational and environmental medicine, public health, industrial hygiene, toxicology, and chemical engineering, are designed to facilitate GS-42 certification, gain points toward LEED certification, and support a wide range of environmental wellness goals. For commercial buildings, long-term care facilities, and educational institutions, the Building Wellness Institute enables you to make a vital contribution to public health and the environment that delivers unparalleled gains—in reputation, revenue and regulatory compliance. MEDIA CONTACT: Alex Kasten 301-622-0260 x264 akasten@buildingwellness.com  hostFri, 29 May 2009 19:45:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4/Daycon-Launches-Building-Wellness-Institute.aspx#Comments0http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=409&ArticleID=4http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4&PortalID=0&TabID=77http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4/Daycon-Launches-Building-Wellness-Institute.aspxNew organization's GS-42 accredited green cleaning training improves the health of building occupants and paves the way to environmental wellness recognition SILVER SPRING, MD, May 27, 2009—Daycon Products Company, Inc., one of the largest cleaning and maintenance suppliers, today announced that its green cleaning training division, Penguin Care, is now an independent organization with a new name and expanded mission. The Building Wellness Institute is dedicated to providing building service contractors (BSCs) and facility/environmental services managers the training they need to meet the requirements of the Green Seal® GS-42 certification program. The Building Wellness Institute expands on Penguin Care’s current training program and scope of services to address the growing demand among businesses, schools, universities and other facilities to adopt green cleaning best practices and attain green cleaning certification. For BSCs and facility/environmental services staff, the Building Wellness Certification Training program meets the training requirements for GS-42 and the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS). For buildings, completion of the program provides points toward LEED certification. “When we talked to our customers throughout the Maryland, Virginia and D.C. area, they all expressed a need to improve the health of their indoor environments through best practices and certification, but lacked the tools or solutions to get there,” said Bobby Cohen, Chairman of Daycon. “The Building Wellness Institute provides the training and services these groups need to become recognized as environmental wellness leaders and differentiate their buildings or services from the crowd.” The Building Wellness Institute’s unique approach to green cleaning training and consulting is based on the application of science to the cleaning and maintenance of indoor spaces, and designed to protect the health of building occupants and the environment. A scientific advisory board comprised of physicians and environmental specialists adds technical expertise to all programs. In addition to its GS-42 accredited training program, the Building Wellness Institute also provides consulting and assessment services to help organizations develop and execute green cleaning initiatives that align with their environmental wellness goals, requirements and budgets. About the Building Wellness Institute The Building Wellness Institute helps facility managers, building owners, building service contractors (BSCs), and environmental services staff protect the health and comfort of their building occupants through comprehensive training, consulting and assessment programs. Our training programs and services, delivered by seasoned professionals with cross-discipline expertise in occupational and environmental medicine, public health, industrial hygiene, toxicology, and chemical engineering, are designed to facilitate GS-42 certification, gain points toward LEED certification, and support a wide range of environmental wellness goals. For commercial buildings, long-term care facilities, and educational institutions, the Building Wellness Institute enables you to make a vital contribution to public health and the environment that delivers unparalleled gains—in reputation, revenue and regulatory compliance. About Daycon Products Company, Inc. Founded in 1942 as a regional supplier of janitorial and sanitary products, Daycon has grown to become one of the largest cleaning and maintenance suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers on the East Coast with retail locations throughout Maryland and Virginia. Today, Daycon manufactures and distributes its own name brand, offers a complete range of cleaning equipment supplies, and delivers a unique line of services and programs that include professional training, equipment repair and installation, integrated supply, team renovation services, and vendor managed inventory. The company maintains a strong industry and community focus through initiatives that include plastic bottle recycling, job creation for visually impaired individuals, sponsorship of kids’ camps and elementary schools, and involvement in the cleanup and revitalization of downtown Washington, D.C. MEDIA CONTACT: Alex Kasten 301-622-0260 x264 akasten@buildingwellness.com hostWed, 27 May 2009 20:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3/Healthy-School-Environment-and-Enhanced-Educational-Performance-The-Case-of-Charles-Young-Elementary-School-Washington-DC.aspx#Comments4http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=409&ArticleID=3http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3&PortalID=0&TabID=77http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3/Healthy-School-Environment-and-Enhanced-Educational-Performance-The-Case-of-Charles-Young-Elementary-School-Washington-DC.aspxRead the Carpet and Rug Institute’s report about how the Charles E. Young School improved students’ performance and attendance by going green.hostTue, 19 May 2009 16:19:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2/Certifications-Improving-Services-Elevating-the-Industry.aspx#Comments0http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=409&ArticleID=2http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2&PortalID=0&TabID=77http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2/Certifications-Improving-Services-Elevating-the-Industry.aspxA growing number of certifications and training programs based on environmental and procedural standards are available for building service contractors to pursue. From internal improvements in management, efficiencies and employee satisfaction to external benefits such as a sales and marketing edge, contractors are excited about how certification is helping their business. Read more.hostTue, 19 May 2009 16:16:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1/Property-Management-Promotes-Healthy-Building-Syndrome.aspx#Comments2http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=409&ArticleID=1http://www.buildingwellness.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1&PortalID=0&TabID=77http://www.buildingwellness.com/InfoCenter/News/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1/Property-Management-Promotes-Healthy-Building-Syndrome.aspxPublished by Sandler Occupational Medicine Associates, Inc. (SOMA), learn how property development, management and maintenance firms are adopting green cleaning practices to make tenant environments healthier. Read more.  hostTue, 19 May 2009 16:15:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1