NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Natural Furniture Polish

Olive oil-based furniture polish from Earth Friendly Products cleans and conditions.

Phillies Go Greener

The MLB team's FM group has expanded its use of environmentally preferable cleaning products and practices at Citizens Bank Park.

OSHA Seeking Applicants for $7 million in Safety & Health Training Grants

OSHA is soliciting applications for nearly $7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants available to nonprofit, community, and faith-based organizations. Applications are due July 24, 2009.

FRIDAY FUNNY: Discerning Thievery

Cheesecake and wine were part of one criminal's loot.

From Where I Sit: RIP Dilbert

TFM Columnist Dr. Tim Springer makes the case for eliminating Dilbert and Dilbertvilles.

Services & Maintenance: Avoiding The Landfill

Contributor Walt Munroe addresses how reuse and recycling are among the disposal strategies for surplus furniture.

The HVAC Factor: Ductless Mini-Splits

In certain spaces, this type of system can ease the demand on a facility manager

FM Issue: Effectively Resolving Construction Related Disputes

To encourage a successful outcome, teams should ensure that a construction project contractor exercises best practices.

Building Automation Trends: Integration Revolution

The next wave of building automation systems may help simplify operations while saving energy.

FM Frequency: There’s Something In The Air…Or Is There?

In this expanded FM Frequency offering, Jeff Crane explains how an indoor air quality complaint triggered this hypothetical investigation.

Twenty-Three Recognized For Energy Work

These industry members' induction into the new Energy Efficiency Hall of Fame was a prelude to the 20th Annual Energy Efficiency Forum.

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Rover HVE Extractor From Dri-Eaz

The Rover is designed for water removal after flooding occurs in a facility.

Tulsa Chapter of IFMA Takes New Approach to Summer Internship Program

With the recent economic downturn, the prospect of finding employment this summer presents a challenge for students across the country, including those at Oklahoma State University. To one OSU student’s delight, the Tulsa Chapter of the International Facility Management Association has come to the rescue, offering her an internship with four local businesses whose employees are affiliated with the chapter.

ANSI Approved as Accreditation Body for EPA WaterSense Program

ANSI and the EPA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to mark ANSI's acceptance as an Accreditation Body to participate in the EPA WaterSense Program.

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Blame it on the GPS

One minute your childhood home is there. The next minute, it's gone. So are family heirlooms and other personal items. Why? Faulty GPS coordinates.

IFMA's Pandemic i-Session Available On Demand

This i-session helps fms prepare for current and future pandemics by focusing on challenges and priorities. Case studies from the current swine flu pandemic will be used to assist participants with establishing response plans.

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: HBF Textiles For Allsteel

This is the first partnership for HBF Textiles with any furniture manufacturer.

U.S. Labor Department's OSHA Strengthens Integrity of Outreach Training Program

In an effort to crack down on fraudulent trainers, OSHA is strengthening the integrity of its 36-year-old Outreach Training Program by improving how trainers become authorized to teach and ensuring these trainers are in compliance with OSHA program guidelines.

FRIDAY FUNNY: Butt I Don't Mean To Offend You; I Just Want To Make...

After checking out this toilet paper awareness campaign in Copenhagen, I am now convinced that Hamlet wasn't the only Dane off his nut. Brace yourself for this... (Warning: photo is a bit gross!)

New Look In New Orleans

The city's Morial Convention Center exterior change follows up major interior renovations.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

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.