NEW PRODUCT FLASH: JACE-202-XPR-24 Controller
Tridium's new embedded controller/server platformis designed for remote monitoring and control applications in facilities.
Weird Wednesday: An Unofficial NeoCon Preview from La-Z-Boy
Move over, Segway. Here’s the latest in furniture/transportation innovation. How much would your facilities staff love one of these to get around campus?
Smart Grids Gaining Momentum?
Earlier this month, the first set of standards needed for the interoperability and security of smart grid development was announced.
On-Site Energy At Higher Ed Campus
Working with American DG Energy Inc., the Stevens Institute of Technology has installed a 75 kW combined heat and power system and a 200 ton natural gas engine driven chiller.
Web Exclusive Article: Building Automation With BACnet
Effectively integrating building automation systems results in lower costs and gained efficiencies.
FacilityBlog Exclusive: Deterring Birds from Hangars
The threat that birds can pose to life was demonstrated by the safe emergency landing of the U.S. Airways passenger jet in New York City’s Hudson River. The threat was further emphasized when commercial airline crews reported more than two dozen emergency landings, aborted takeoffs and other scary incidents due to collisions with birds.
New Embassies in Panama and Bulgaria Practice “Green Diplomacy”
In what amounts to a “green” diplomatic effort, the U.S. Embassy in Panama is the second American Embassy built to meet the energy and environmental standards established by the USGBC.
Survey: Help Shape the Future of Building and Facility Operations
The Building Intelligence Group has been retained to conduct a research project on the issues and needs for operators and technicians involved with High Performance buildings.
WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Risky Business
The backlash proved too much to go ahead with opening this facility.
New Energy Code Adopted by Massachusetts
The stretch code applies to new and existing building types, but the standards related to new, small- and mid-sized commercial buildings are based on a protocol developed by New Buildings Institute (NBI) called Core Performance.
FM Issue: Safety Pays
Guest Contributor David Casavant outlines the tangible ways to discover the ROI of safety.
Furniture Trends: Working The System
As space planning demands evolve, facility managers will find it useful to have a versatile environment.
Smart Card Collaboration
The Smart Card Alliance has recognized HID Global through the association's Outstanding Smart Card Achievement Awards program.
City of Houston Deploys New Brownfield Inventory System
The City of Houston has deployed a customized brownfield inventory system to make its efforts to remediate and redevelop environmentally contaminated properties more efficient.
$10,000 Gift Available For One Lucky School
National Office Furniture will choose a school to receive its $10,000 Gift of Inspiration for Education Environments.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Dreamwalls Color Glass
This back painted glass from Gardner Glass Products adds color to any facility.
BONUS WEIRD WEDNESDAY: That Stinks!
Firefighters had to evacuate a building in downtown San Jose on Tuesday (5/12/09), after the noxious fumes prompted someone to call 911. A hazmat team was also called in.
WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Probably Not A First Date Place
A restaurant in the Ukraine provides an unusual ambiance for its patrons.
Stronger Criminal Enforcement for Workplace Fatalities and Injuries
Change to Win Health and Safety Coordinator Eric Frumin called for stronger criminal sanctions for ignoring safety hazards that lead to a worker's death or serious injury.
OSHA Announces Rulemaking on Combustible Dust Hazards
Since 1980, more than 130 workers have been killed and more than 780 injured in combustible dust explosions.