ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Next Step Flooring Solutions to the “Flooring/Mat” category of its Green Product & Service Directory. Next Step Flooring Solutions, now part of the T2 Site Amenities family, delivers commercial grade, custom designed mats proudly made in the USA. From branded entrance and lobby mats to durable elevator mats, the company provides tailored solutions for hotels, luxury apartments, mixed use developments, educational facilities, and office environments. There is no limit on logo, color, shape and size (including wrapping around revolving doors). Floor mats can contribute 1.5 points toward LEED certification. The backing on floor mats...

FAIRFIELD, CONN.—AtmosAir Solutions, an indoor air purification, sensor, and monitoring technology company, announced a partnership with Smartcon Solutions, which provides smart building solutions and integrated cloud software to improve energy efficiency and operational efficiencies for properties within the hospitality market. Together, this partnership will make buildings healthier, more energy efficient, and sustainable by combining AtmosAir Solutions patented bi-polar ionization (BPI) HVAC air purification and its 24/7 Awair real-time monitoring technology with NeuroCore, advanced building automation and energy management platform Smartcon is currently deploying at hotel properties nationwide. By integrating AtmosAir’s Awair, an innovative real-time sensor technology with NeuroCore, the collaboration aims...

NATIONAL REPORT—Commercial buildings depend on air handling units to deliver consistent airflow, regulate indoor conditions, and keep energy consumption manageable. For decades, a single, large centrifugal fan, or blower, was the standard choice. While effective in their time, these systems carry a significant drawback: a single point of failure. If that singular fan fails, the entire system can go offline, creating costly disruptions and forcing invasive repairs. Replacements often require structural modifications to the building just to move these massive fans in or out of the air handler, making projects long, expensive, and highly disruptive. Fan arrays were introduced in...

Who slept in your hotel room last night? Or sat at your dining room table? Were they sick? Whether you are staying for pleasure or business, getting sick while traveling stinks. In the hospitality industry, providing a safe, comfortable, and positive experience is key. While factors such as service quality, aesthetics, and amenities are commonly emphasized, indoor air quality (IAQ) is often overlooked despite its critical impact on guest satisfaction, staff well-being, and operational success. IAQ, an afterthought before the Covid pandemic, has increasingly become a priority in hospitality for health, wellness and sustainability. Major brands like Hilton, Marriot, Sheraton, and Hard...

At Boutique Design New York in November, I was introduced to Nextac, “the next evolution in PTAC and VTAC technology.” It was the Nextac PTAC unit that caught my eye primarily because of its size. It protrudes only 6 inches from the wall compared to a traditional PTAC with a 12-inch protrusion. According to Ephoca, the maker of Nextac PTACs/VTACs, its PTACs uses 75 percent less power while recovering up to 80 percent of exhaust heat. Nextac units were designed to reduce carbon emissions and meet evolving regulations. ThermaSleeve insulation prevents air leakage to boost performance and lower energy costs....

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Preliminary results of a nationwide study suggest that the disinfectant used to treat water before it is distributed through pipes may impact the incidence of Legionnaire’s disease in certain parts of the country. The findings were presented December 9 at the annual meeting of the Society for Risk Analysis in Washington, D.C. Waterborne diseases—caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites—affect more than 7 million people in the United States every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). One of them is Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially severe pneumonia. It is caused by the bacterium Legionella, which grows in the pipes of water systems,...

BETHANY, CONN.—LATICRETE, a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, announces the launch of VAPOR BAN Primer W, a high-performance, water-based, all-in-one vapor barrier and primer. This next-generation product sets the standard in moisture mitigation, offering a safer, faster, and more sustainable option, without the required mixing of a two-part epoxy. Designed for ease of use, VAPOR BAN Primer W is moisture rated for 100 percent RH (ASTM F2170) and MVER up to 25 lbs. It simplifies installation by eliminating the need for a separate primer and vapor barrier application. Suitable for both new and existing concrete substrates,...

I attended The Hospitality Show in Denver this past week. The event is a production of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex, the publisher of Hotel Management. It was a great chance to touch base with suppliers I have gotten to know in past years and to make many new contacts. It would be impossible for me to highlight all the companies I interacted with in this column but here is a list that caught my attention: Two companies—CMP Water and AquaFlow Technologies Inc.—both featured valves that compress the air before it reaches the meter, so you only pay...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) announce that the entire Knauf Performance+ portfolio of residential and commercial insulation products has earned Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification. The newly Certified Performance+ products include basement wall insulation, metal building insulation, acoustical boards, elevated temperature insulation, and other specialty fiberglass solutions. With these additions, Knauf’s entire portfolio of Performance+ fiberglass insulation made with ECOSE technology is now Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certified. This comprehensive approach to certification reinforces Knauf’s belief that every part of a building, from visible walls to hidden mechanical systems, should contribute to healthier indoor...

HORSHAM, PA.—With cold and flu season in full swing, facilities should refresh their cleaning protocols to ensure they align with today’s hygiene standards and technology. Sofidel, a leading provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, shares practical tips to help facilities tackle the season with ease. “Restrooms are one of the most common places where germs spread, making them a hot spot during cold and flu season,” said Tahnie Gilliland, Marketing Specialist at Sofidel. “By leveraging smart technology and proven hygiene methods, facilities can take proactive steps to help protect facility occupants.” Four tips for maintaining a more sustainable and hygienic...