Mapei has been recognized as the first manufacturing company in the building products industry to become Fitwel Certified. Mapei is also the first project to be certified in Florida under the Single-Tenant Building Scorecard. Created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention together with the General Services Administration and operated by the Center for Active Design, Fitwel rates workplaces that promote positive health outcomes for occupants. This recognition reinforces Mapei’s commitment to providing a healthy workplace for its employees.
Mapei successfully achieved this Fitwel designation by incorporating evidence-based design and policy strategies that support the physical, mental and social health of the occupants in the corporate offices in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Fitwel measures the following aspects when determining certification: Impacts Community Health, Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism, Supports Social Equity for Vulnerable Populations, Instills Feelings of Well-Being, Increases Physical Activity, Promotes Occupant Safety and Provides Healthy Food Options.