Process

Measuring hygiene on-the-go

Measuring, monitoring and reporting Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and surface hygiene parameters inside a workplace, commercial buildings, hotels & restaurants etc. has become a critical business imperative for workplace administrators…

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The sustainability handbook

The responsibility of ensuring a good, environment-friendly and healthy future lies in the hands of the people who manage the present. Ralph Sunil, Group Head, Facility Management Services, GMR Group,…

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ESG driving business interest

Over the years, the focus of organisations has broadened from only making profits to behaving as an entity that has a long-term commitment to society in general, and the environment…

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Can sustainability be measured?

While an organisation’s intention to embrace sustainability must be commended, actually integrating sustainability into its operations is easier said than done. Sustainability norms must be studied, the current on-ground situation…

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The pharma laundry checklist

The laundry at a pharmaceutical company processes various items but the barrier coveralls, caps, gloves and foot covers utilised in the manufacturing area is where special care must be taken…

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Bitter pills for pharma pests

The pharmaceutical industry poses major challenges to conventional pest management practices. Industry regulators like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA – local or foreign) regularly audit pharmaceutical units. In addition,…

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Not just testing the waters

Water used in pharma manufacturing must meet the highest quality standards. Tirumala Rau K, CEO, KVR Best Property Management Pvt Ltd explains how an FM service providers must monitor water…

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Avoiding havoc in HVACs

Few manufacturing units need to be as militant about maintaining indoor air quality as those of pharma. A slight rise in humidity and the manufacturing process is stalled; air filters…

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