Tag: Standards
Anixter University Offers Technical, Standards-Based Courses
Based on best practices gained through decades of experience, courses are provided at no cost and most are certified for BICSI Continuing Education Credits.
ICC, SEIA Partner To Produce 2018 Solar Energy Tool
The International Solar Energy Provisions (ISEP) Commentary provides expert commentary to help understand solar energy provisions.
WELL Building Standard Surpasses 100 Million SF
IWBI celebrated the milestone by launching Build WELL, a new mobile app which contains the entire WELL Building Standard in a navigable mobile format.
ISO Publishes Third Facility Management Standard This Year
IFMA joins facility management advocates around the world in celebrating the publication of a third standard impacting the facility management industry in under six months.
Infographic: A Guide to Safety Gear
A look at the American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel, what it consists of, and why it is so important.
Inspecting, Maintaining Heat And Smoke Vents
Up to 60% of commercial low-slope roofs are due for re-roof or significant maintenance, according to a recent survey.
International WELL Building Institute Launches WELL Portfolio
The streamlined certification pathway for multiple existing buildings will leverage efficiencies and drive health and wellness improvements across portfolios.
OSCRE Academy Data Governance Program
The recently launched academy offers a web-based curriculum with instruction on tools to manage commercial real estate data.
Sprinklers, Standpipes, And Pumps
Water-based fire protection is addressed with NFPA 25, a standard for inspections of system wear and tear.
FM Alert: ISO Publishes Two Facility Management Standards
These voluntary, consensus standards focus on vocabulary for FM and strategic sourcing for facility management professionals.
Lighting Efficiency Changes On Horizon
Released toward the end of 2016, the revised ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 includes several significant lighting modifications.
EPA Adds Green Label Plus Program To Buying Guidelines
The EPA’s recommendations, which guide U.S. government procurement practices, now include The Carpet and Rug Institute’s GLP certification program.
FM Alert: Most Ramps Do Not Meet ADA Requirements
A new study reveals that 71% of tested rubber wheelchair ramps do not meet ADA requirements.
FM Alert: Wired Certification Guidelines For Commercial Facilities
WiredScore’s Wired Certification Guidelines for Commercial Developments and Redevelopments provides standards for designing buildings to meet tenants’ current and future technology demands.
Preliminary Energy Savings For ASHRAE/IES 2016 Energy Standard
According to recent analysis by Pacific Northwest National Laboratories (PNNL) in support of the U.S. Department of Energy Building Energy Codes Program, more than 30% energy savings can be achieved using the new version — compared to the 2004 baseline.
ICC Announces 37th Annual Building Safety Month Theme
The ICC theme for 2017 Building Safety Month, celebrated in May, is Code Officials: Partners in Community Safety and Economic Growth.
First Buildings In Singapore Register For WELL Certification
Paya Lebar Quarter is the city’s first project to register for the new global building standard focused on occupant well-being and productivity.
Collection Containers: Green Means Organics
Keep America Beautiful, U.S. Composting Council along with other nonprofits and government agencies recommend designating green as the color standard for organics collection containers.
FM Alert: NEMA Publishes 2017 ESPG
The 2017 Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG) is a comprehensive listing of NEMA electrical standards and an extensive directory of manufacturers and their products.
FM Alert: NIBS Releases National BIM Guide For Building Owners
The National BIM Guide for Owners provides building owners with an approach, from their own profession’s standpoint, to create and fulfill building information modeling requirements for a typical project.