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.