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.
Buyers Demand Flame Retardant-Free Furniture | Producers Eliminate Flame Retardant Chemicals
Companies spending more than $520 million annually on furniture call on suppliers to offer safer products without flame retardant chemicals.
Friday Funny: ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas (With Facility Management Twist–Again!)
FM Frequency Columnist Charles Carpenter flexes his poetic muscle yet again with this retelling of the classic Christmas tale. Move over, Clement Clarke Moore.
Dunkin’ Donuts Launches DD Green™ For Sustainable And Energy Efficient Restaurants
Company has goal of 100 new DD Green certified restaurants by year-end 2016.
United States, Canada, And Mexico Recognize Architect Credentials
NCARB Is part of tri-national agreement that makes it possible for architects to work across North American borders.
Workers Want Promotions, Work-Life Balance, New Tech In 2015
Most desired 2015 workplace perks are team collaboration apps and flexible work programs.
Question Of The Week: Best Practices/Policies For Auxiliary Appliances (Personal Heaters And Fans)
Space heaters are the thorn in the side of many facility managers, so one professional is seeking feedback on best practices and policies.
Saint Paul RiverCentre And Xcel Energy Center Complex First In The World To Be...
When the program began, the annual recycling rate was 15%. Now the entire complex is recycling 60% of the two million pounds of waste generated on average each year.
Code Council And SRCC Finalize Consolidation
Combining services and resources of ICC and SRCC should help building safety professionals, manufacturers, and installers.
BLS Reports Decline In Workplace Injuries And Illnesses
Dr. David Michaels says, "In 2013, approximately three million private sector workers in America experienced a serious injury or illness on the job. However, we are encouraged that these rates continue to decline."
Question Of The Week: Soap Suggestions
A cheap fixture will not stand up to the cleaning in commercial application and will become an eyesore. Meanwhile, the most economical soap is the one that no one complains about. So how should a facility manager decide what to buy?
Friday Funny: Wasting Time Making Copies
New survey from Brother International Corporation reveals that companies with centralized copiers and printers can waste thousands of hours a year.
Global IT Management Survey Finds IT Efficiency Lacking
TeamQuest releases 2014 Global IT Management survey; despite lack of efficiency, performance analytics, planning, and optimization show positive impact across the enterprise.
Coalition Formed To Extend Research On Sustainable Roofing
ARMA, ERA, and PIMA collaborate to compare high-performance roofing systems in northern climates.
Monitoring Confirms Efficiency Of Edberg’s Swedish Tennis Arena
Edberg acknowledges the importance of energy efficiency with regard to the construction of this indoor arena. The aim was to build a "tennis hall of the future."
Update: OSHA Reminds Retailers To Take Black Friday Safety Precautions
Crowd management measures are critical during major sales events; U.S. Labor Department’s OSHA sends reminder to retail associations.
ISSA Launches New Standardized Training For Cleaning Professionals
The Cleaning Industry Training Standard (CITS) has been designed specifically to help address the need for training, improved professionalism, and increased pride across all segments of the cleaning industry.
Data Center Interest In Renewable Energy On The Rise
Mortenson survey finds 84% feel the need to consider renewable forms of energy.
Question Of The Week: High-Maintenance Radiator Valves
Technicians are spending a significant amount of time each season releasing "stuck" radiator valves for occupants, and one manager is looking for ways to resolve the situation permanently.
Friday Funny: America’s Best Restroom Is A Natural
Popular Philly area public garden captures victory in Cintas' 13th annual potty contest.
Fetzer Vineyards Is First Wine Company To Receive Zero Waste Certification
Fetzer achieves top certification, highlighting the company's long standing position regarding sustainability.
5 Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages
During this free webinar, 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.