Heidi Schwartz
Schwartz joined Group C Media, Inc. in April 1989 as managing editor of Today's Facility Manager (now Facility Executive). In September 2012, she transitioned to a new role dedicated to developing online content for Business Facilities and Facility Executive.
Question Of The Week: Annual Testing And Maintenance Of Backflow Preventer
One facility management professional is looking for input on the testing requirements and frequency for backflow preventers used in conjunction with water glycol piping systems.
Friday Funny: Most Bizarre Excuses For Being Late To Work
When asked about the most outrageous excuses employees have given for being late, employers say some very unconventional culprits are to blame.
Unilever North America Reaches 100% Zero Waste To Landfill Across Distribution Centers
Eliminating waste in distribution centers resulted in cost savings of more than $1.9 million in 2013.
Sustainable Building Codes In The Middle East Being Developed
ICC and ASTM International partner to support development of regional sustainable building codes.
OSHA Eye And Face Protection Standards To Be Updated
OSHA has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking updating a National Consensus Standard in its Eye and Face Protection Standards.
March 15-21: Termite Awareness Week
Subterranean termites can collapse a building entirely, destroy plastic plumbing pipes, and may cause serious damage.
Friday Funny: Make Work More Like Play With Emerging Technology
By adding the VR component to BIM, facility management could start to feel more like a game than a challenge.
Hampden-Sydney College Energy Research Lab Begins Operations
Construction has reached a point where the first research activities can begin while the facility’s interior is fitted-out and the exterior is finished.
IFMA’s Facility Fusion Conference And Expo Set For Orlando
The Facility Fusion Conference and Expo features workshops, training, and discussions related to the facility management (FM) profession.
U.S. Cyber Security Survey | Fear Of Cyber Crime Up
Growing threats from hacking groups, terrorists, and government-sanctioned retaliation has individuals fearful of attacks and losses, research shows.
Question Of The Week: Web Based CAD
Can facility managers operate a CAD/space management (on the web) program that is independent from an established, software-based computerized maintenance management system?
Friday Funny: The Worst Ways To Quit A Job
A new survey reveals the strangest ways workers have resigned from their jobs, forgetting the fact that how they quit can follow them around from job to job.
Hospitals Report Rise In Violence And Assaults
In 2014, one in three U.S. hospitals report increase in violent acts; employee turnover rates, low morale attributed to insufficient equipment for officers.
Design-Build Continues To Grow Throughout U.S.
More than half of non-residential construction above $10 million; highest market share includes state of Oregon at 70% and military sector at 81%.
New Product Flash: Usher Mobile Identity Platform By MicroStrategy
The offering can replace traditional forms of identity, like IDs, passwords, and tokens, with mobile identity badges on a smartphone.
ISEA Seeking Input For Revision Of High-Visibility Worker Apparel Standard
ISEA seeks consensus panel participants for the revision of popular high-visibility worker apparel standard.
Friday Funny: Americans Dish On Hand Washing, Germs, And Public Restrooms
A good number of women and men report they use evasive maneuvers to avoid coming in contact with germs in a public restroom.
Building Occupant Satisfaction, Sustainability Link Revealed
New research from DTZ and Kingsley Associates confirms the belief that sustainability impacts how building occupants perceive their workplace.
Engineers Rank Pay Over Culture
New Experis Research reveals the results of the talent wars; engineers are still in high demand and can prioritize pay over culture.
Codes, Standards Developers Align Guidelines To Create Sustainable, High-Performance Buildings
Consistency will benefit the environment, code compliance, facility management professionals, builders, and designers.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, April 25 and you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.