First LEED®-Built Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Wellness Center Now Open
The eco-conscious Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, designed to achieve LEED® Gold certification and provide a slate of new conveniences for frequent travelers, is now open in the heart of Charlotte’s thriving uptown district.
WEIRD WEDNESDAY: When I’m Cleanin’ Windows…
This offering is not so much weird as it is scary, but when you think about the jobs in the world that have to be done, well, it kinda puts everything into perspective. Have a look at this video.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Reading Fire-Rated Labels, Increasing Life Safety
Facility professionals can look to fire-rated building material labels to help select and inspect appropriate products for their buildings.
OSHA Begins National Emphasis Program on Recordkeeping
OSHA is initiating a national emphasis program on recordkeeping to assess the accuracy of injury and illness data recorded by employers.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: SL-120 Continuous Hinge
This hinge from Special-Lite provides a way to compensate for out-of-plumb jambs in both new construction and door replacement.
IFMA Names 2009 Awards of Excellence Winners
IFMA has announced the winners of its Awards of Excellence, which recognize groups and individuals who have made significant contributions to the facility management profession and the association.
AASHE Awards For Four Higher Ed Institutions
New York University, University of New Hampshire, Furman University, and Butte College were recognized for campus sustainability efforts.
Services & Maintenance: Gaining From Guard Services
Contributor Carlos Barbosa discusses key factors that should be taken into account when evaluating potential security vendors.
Professional Development: Embrace Sustainability For The Bottom Line
Guest Contributor Lee Kaufman examines the total site portfolio to consolidate sustainability investments.
From Where I Sit: The Trouble With Forecasting
Some workplace issues generate a lot of heat yet are merely trendy; while true driving forces get little notice.
FRIDAY FUNNY: I'm Currently Out Of The Office…
Today's Friday Funny is short and sweet. It's all about fun with out of office messages.
NSF International Certifies Backflow Preventers
Wilkins, a Zurn Company, is the first manufacturer of backflow preventers to meet new lead content requirements in California, which will go into effect January 1, 2010.
Tips for Mitigating Influenza in Commercial Buildings
With cold and flu season upon us, spending time reviewing your HVAC system, its major components, and air and water distribution is time well spent to help mitigate the spread of type A (H1N1) and other types of Influenza.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Fuse Control Program
This program from Ferraz Shawmut is designed to help plant managers and MROs get control of their plant assets.
The HVAC Factor: Remote Monitoring Services
Depending on in-house resources, hiring an outside firm to track HVAC systems can be useful.
WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Safely Down The Slippery Slope
In Guangzhou, China, an unusual method is being employed to deter bridge jumping suicides: butter. The steel bridge in question has long been "popular" with jumpers, and officials have gone so far as to post security guards at both ends in order to thwart attempts--but to no avail.
Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4-10
This weeklong observance was established in 1922 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire that occurred in 1871.
IFMA Names 2009 Class of Fellows
Established to recognize members dedicated to IFMA and the facility management profession, the fellowship program creates an elite core of respected leaders who act as advisers to—and ambassadors of—the association.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: eCube For Commercial Refrigeration
eCube is a device for commercial refrigerators and freezers that saves energy and increases equipment life.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Hotels Can See Green with LEDs
Through a program from Efficiency Vermont, the Holiday Inn Express in Brattleboro, VT retrofitted its parking lot and access road with LED luminaires.