The Tracks Are On Fire!
Chicago rail crews are battling the polar vortex by setting the tracks on fire in an effort to keep trains running smoothly.
e-HSC Double Suction Centrifugal Pumps
Series e-HSC double suction centrifugal pumps are designed specifically for HVAC systems and features advanced hydraulics.
Modular Data Centers: Solving Current And Future Capacity Requirements
Modular data centers offer multiple benefits for organizations looking to add new data center space at a rate that addresses actual capacity increases.
New HardStop Decorative Protection Panels By Formica Group
High-performance, impact resistant wall panels feature a fiberglass core for added durability, strength, and fire resistance.
New LEED Requirements For Student Housing Shift Responsibility
New LEED v4 requirements for student housing require new training and a shift in the behaviors of students, residence life staff, maintenance, and housekeeping staff.
U.S. DOE Funding Early-Stage R&D On Building Technologies
Building envelope, energy management, and LED lighting are among the research areas to receive more than $40 million of funding.
Curo App Helps Streamline Work
The Curo app identifies tasks and streamlines work with multiple projects, providing crew members with clear expectations, communication, and training.
YORK YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller Extends Range
Johnson Controls has extended the capacity range of its YORK® YZ Chiller beyond 1,000 tons — up to 1,350 tons.
It’s The Last Straw For Ben & Jerry’s
The ice cream company will stop offering plastic straws and spoons in its more than 600 Scoop Shops worldwide in early 2019.
2019 SOLUTIONS For FM: Mercury Security Offers An Open Access Control Platform
The LP Series Intelligent Controllers from Mercury Security provides a next generation advanced access control platform that runs on embedded Linux. The company’s President, Matt Barnette, elaborates on its capabilities.
Four Healthcare Trends To Watch In 2019
JLL examines four healthcare industry trends for 2019 and beyond, including the power of the workplace to attract employees and reducing infections in healthcare facilities.
NETGEAR Networking Products
SMB offering includes switching line, advanced wireless access points for Insight cloud management, and a streamlined satellite for Orbi Pro Mesh Wi-Fi.
BOMA, BOMI Create Certification And Education Partnership
The organizations will create an early-career certification for commercial property managers and produce online education for the commercial real estate industry.
2019 SOLUTIONS For FM: HID Global Launches Versatile Printer
GreenCircle Certified, the HID FARGO HDP6600 Card Printer & Encoder offers speed and efficiency. The company's VP of Products, Dominic Tavassoli, elaborates on its features as well as industry trends.
Friday Funny: Will The Super Bowl Make Employees “Sick?”
More than half of professionals know someone who has skipped work the day after a major sports event. How many football fans will show up for work at your facility on February 4?
Crossville Porcelain Countertops
Crossville Porcelain Countertops are 12mm thick products engineered to provide endurance and style in both interior and exterior applications.
Recycled Rubber Used In Porous Pave Installations Tops 13M Pounds
An eco-friendly green building product made in the U.S., Porous Pave offers superior permeability for optimal storm water retention, exceptional application versatility, and demonstrated durability.
Workplace Technology Falls Short When Compared To Consumer Tech
Employees wish their workplace technology was as easy and powerful as their personal technology, according to a survey by The Workforce Institute at Kronos.
OSHA Issues Final Rule To Protect Worker Privacy
The rule eliminates the requirement for establishments with 250 or more employees to electronically submit worker injury and illness information from two specific forms to OSHA each year.
Cyber Security That Focuses On Corporate Culture
The founder of non-profit Cyber Education Foundation asserts that cybersecurity is not one person’s job; rather it should be ingrained in a corporate culture.