FM Alert

OSHA is concerned about the alarming increase in preventable injuries and fatalities at communication tower worksites. In 2013, 13 fatalities occurred in this industry, more than in the previous two years combined. This disturbing trend appears to be continuing, with four worker deaths occurring in the first five weeks of 2014.

The ACG board has created the EMA as a stand-alone association to administer the EMP program and other energy related programs.

Strong demand amid dwindling supply in London's West End pushes rents up by 5%; London confirms its position as the world's most expensive office market for the second consecutive year. Hong Kong ranks second after losing top spot to London last year for the first time since 2008; global office rents increase by 3% overall.

Providing a dynamic and diverse workplace was a key driver for this senior director of facilities’ latest project.

Data from BOMA’s Experience Exchange Report reflects results of the industry's focus on energy efficiency.

Using current codes demonstrates commitment to safety and savings; 32 states have updated to the 2012 I-Codes at the state or local level.

Industry added 122,000 jobs during past 12 months, but public sector and certain nonresidential construction sectors remain weak.

OSHA extends comment period on proposed rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses.

Green building consultant, speaker and author, Jerry Yudelson has announced his annual list of major green building trends that will affect the industry in 2014 and beyond.

While ISSA supports strategic sourcing, it is opposed to implementing it in a manner that would have an unreasonably burdensome economic impact on the JanSan community and the private sector generally.

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) awarded one of 11 Platinum recertifications worldwide.

The nonprofit Renewable Cleaning group has announced its support of The Green Hippocratic Oath – Renewable Cleaning Edition.

Overall workplace satisfaction in the new location is 80%, a significant increase from the previous location.

Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award is DBIA's highest honor.

These new programs have been introduced in order to meet increasing demand for independent performance verification for VFDs and datacom cooling products.

Billings and inquiries for work drop; hiring plans on hold.

LEED and Green Globes approved as third party certification programs for federal facilities.

Lighting controls and advanced HVAC also gain ground at 2015 IECC final action hearings.

Davies Office has won this award for the innovation displayed in designing, manufacturing, and delivering an environmentally conscious exhibit at World Workplace 2013.

The awards were announced at IFMA’s World Workplace Conference and Expo at an event honoring those who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of the FM profession and the association.