THE Jimenez family-controlled Menarco Tower recently achieved a milestone when it recently bagged the Well Health Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). Moreover, it became more significant as Menarco Tower was cited as the first building in Southeast Asia to be given such distinction.
Rachel Gutter, IWBI president, commended the Jimenez family led by Menardo Jimenez Sr. for its achievement and being committed to support people’s health, safety and well-being.
“The latest achievement by Menarco gives the sense of reassurance to the project team, employees and stakeholders that the measures they took have been mapped to scientific evidence and verified through an internationally trusted third-party review process,” Gutter said.
The 32-story Menarco Tower achieved the rating by implementing features across five categories, including cleaning and sanitization procedures; emergency preparedness programs that include plans for both staff and visitors, as well as plans for re-entry after an emergency event; health service resources such as providing access to sick leave and mental health recovery; air and water quality management; and stakeholder engagement and communications resources to promote health and wellness.
Menarco was one of the more than 100 global early adopters in July to enroll in the documentation-based WELL Health-Safety Rating and implement its science-backed guidance. The evaluation is an evidence-based, third-party verified assessment for all new and existing building and space types focused on operational policies, maintenance protocols, emergency plans and stakeholder engagement strategies to help organizations get back to business.
“Together with IWBI, Menarco continues to be a leader in the healthy building initiative in Southeast Asia,” said Carmen Jimenez-Ong, founder and CEO of Menarco Development Corp. She added, Menarco confidently handled the Covid-19 pandemic despite rising cases in the Philippines. “We know that with our WELL Health-Safety Rating, we are locally executing international best practices, and it makes me happy to share that during this crucial season, Menarco Tower helps keep people safe and well.”
IWBI recently launched the activity to assist the moves of large and small businesses alike in introducing measures to prioritize the health and safety of their staff, visitors and stakeholders.
Gutter pointed out IWBI designed a road map for WELL-registered and WELL Certified projects to pursue the WELL Health-Safety Rating by effectively leveraging the synergies between the two programs.
Created by IWBI, the WELL Health-Safety Rating is using standards developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), United States-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), global disease control and prevention centers and emergency management agencies, recognized standard-making bodies, such as ASTM International and ASHRAE, and leading academic and research institutions.
Furthermore, the IWBI has leveraged insights from its Task Force on Covid-19, tackled early on the challenges posed by the pandemic to help business and building leaders integrate actionable insights and proven strategies in the fight against the pandemic and other respiratory infections.
Owners, operators and tenants can pursue the WELL Health-Safety Rating for projects independently, seamlessly using the rating as a stepping stone to achievement of WELL Certification, or integrate the rating as a milestone within their WELL Certification or WELL Portfolio journey.
The IWBI is leading the global movement to transform buildings, communities and organizations in ways that help people thrive.
Established in 2014 by the Jimenez family led by Menardo Jimenez Sr., and founded by Carmen Jimenez-Ong, Menarco Development Corp. (Menarco) established the Menarco Tower, a multi-awarded, 32-story, corporate office landmark, which was completed in 2017. It is considered the healthiest building in Southeast Asia, and also for being the first and only WELL Certified Gold building in the region.
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Article and Photo originally posted by Business Mirror last November 17, 2020 and written by Riza Raoul Reyes.
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