Friday Funny: You Need A Quickie… Vacation
If you're anything like more than one-third of Americans, you haven’t taken a vacation in over two years. Here are some great ideas for a quickie.
Report Examines Collaboration App Usage
New study examines evolution of workstream collaboration apps in the workplace; the differences in app usage across generations; and the friction these differences are causing between users and IT.
Boston, San Francisco, Seattle Top List Of Large Clean Energy Cities
Many U.S. cities are boosting their clean energy efforts, but few are on track to meet climate goals, according to 2019 City Clean Energy Scorecard.
QuickScreen Radon Test Kit
QuickScreen is an activated charcoal preliminary radon screening kit with a 48 to 96-hour exposure period.
Canon Canada HQ Earns LEED® Gold Certification
The 180,000-square-foot, five-story building includes elements that encourage collaboration, foster well-being, and promote practices that reduce its carbon footprint.
Hot Rooms, Hot Buyers
Can the temperature of a room affect a buyer’s eagerness to buy an item—or haggle for a good deal?
New A3 Refrigerant R290 Testing Results
AHRTI, the research arm of the AHRI, released the results of a benchmarking study on A3 refrigerant R290, which evaluated the potential risks of R290 leaks and ignitions in a whole room scale setting.
Employees Overestimate Efficacy Of Workplace Email Security
New research from GreatHorn finds that 22% of businesses have experienced a breach in the past quarter due to an email-based attack.
American Universities Pivotal To Plug-in Electric Vehicle Market
Universities are partnering with technology manufacturers to test vehicle grid integration (VGI) technologies, automated vehicles, battery development, and wireless charging on campus, according to a new report from Navigant Research.
ISO Benchmarks Achieved by The Building People
The Building People received its certificate of registration for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 for its quality management system and environmental management system.
A Critical Take On Connectivity
Efficient building materials reduce operating costs and improve aesthetics, yet they can also prevent radio signals from penetrating facilities, especially in critical areas used by first responders in emergencies.
Purposeful Data Gathering Improves Facility Planning And Management
Facilities data is most valuable when it can be interpreted accurately, communicated effectively, and turned into an actionable plan.
Aquicore Launches “Automatic Diagnostics”, a New Learning Tool
Aquicore’s newest machine learning feature automatically identifies and alerts building engineers and property managers of potential building operations problems and their estimated financial impact
ABM’s Energy Performance Program Projected to Save Over $2.6 Million
ABM has created an Energy Performance Contracting program for Saint Joseph County, Michigan that is projected to save more than $2.6 million.
MCI POWR 100 Concrete Surface Treatment
MCI POWR 100 is a silane water repellant containing Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors (MCI) and an oleophobic additive that provides reinforcing steel with corrosion protection.
Friday Funny: Feeling Groovy?
HGTV has restored the beloved Brady Bunch house to its groovy 1970s glory and is giving fans a chance to “live like a Brady.”
BIM: Digital Data To Enhance Facility Management
After being utilized during a construction project, Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be used to assist the operations and maintenance of the facility.
EVERLINE LED Drivers Expansion
The PW Series and PWX Series of wirelessly programmable EVERLINE LED drivers have been expanded.
Insurance Company Earns Sustainability At Work Gold Certification
In recognition of its commitment to sustainable practices—including recycling, landscaping and transportation efforts—Standard Insurance Company received Portland's Sustainability at Work gold workplace certification.
IMETCO Launches Refreshed Website
IMETCO launches a redesigned website to mark a milestone in the company’s history. The new website offers visitors a new online experience.