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Pace® Acquires QuanTEM Laboratories, Expanding Building Sciences & Food Safety Capabilities

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Pace® Analytical Services is pleased to announce that QuanTEM Laboratories, LLC, a respected environmental sciences and food microbiology testing laboratory based in Oklahoma City, has officially joined the Pace® network. This acquisition strengthens our national footprint and expands our capabilities in several key service areas, including asbestos analysis, environmental lead testing, microbiology, and food safety testing.  This […]

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The Hidden Risks of Healthcare Construction

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With demands on the American healthcare system growing, construction projects to expand capacity or update services are a common sight in facilities across the country. However, construction and renovation projects can inadvertently pose significant health risks if not managed properly. Among the various hazards, microbiological dangers such as Legionella, molds, and other waterborne or airborne pathogens

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Reducing Healthcare-Associated Infections with AAMI ST108

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Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are a major public health concern as they increase the length of hospital stays, healthcare costs, and mortality rates. During the COVID-19 pandemic, HAIs rose by 47% across all types of healthcare facilities and by 65% in intensive care units (ICUs). Thankfully, rates have dropped again, but the pandemic demonstrated just how vulnerable healthcare

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Decoding Asbestos Dust Sampling: What You Need to Know

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Curious about the advantages and limitations of various asbestos detection methods? During my April webinar, I took a deep dive into settled dust sampling—a topic that’s both technically important and practically relevant for industry professionals. Let’s start with the basics: settled dust refers to those loose fibers and particles that collect on surfaces throughout buildings.

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Top 4 High-Risk Molds in Healthcare Facilities and How to Address Them

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Just add water… Mold grows in hospitals and other healthcare facilities for the same reason it grows in old buildings. Mold spores are everywhere, and all it takes is a bit of moisture to activate them. However, while common molds in a residential or office building may cause allergy symptoms in those with mold sensitivities,

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What Facilities Managers Need to Know About New Jersey’s new “Legionella Law”

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In 2024, the New Jersey state legislature passed S2188/A1970, a law requiring Public Community Water Systems, owners or operators of certain types of buildings, and others to take action to protect public health by preventing and controlling Legionella in their water systems. This bill is now enshrined in New Jersey state law.   In my most recent post, I covered what

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3 Myths About Asbestos and Why It’s Still a Big Issue

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If you’ve been around long enough, you probably remember when the news first broke that asbestos, which had kept people safe for nearly a century, could actually kill us. Suddenly asbestos awareness was everywhere, particularly in schools.   After a few decades of asbestos abatement, you might think the problem has been solved. I mean, we’re

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