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The memorandum of understanding calls for sharing resources and collaborating on projects, publications, sustainability research, and educational offerings. ASHRAE and IFMA will also work together on legislative and regulatory issues through their Washington, DC, offices.

This product line from Wahl Instruments is designed to help facility professionals maintain the health of their occupants.

The ASCE Ohio Council estimates that an investment in infrastructure renewal of more than $46 billion is needed over the next five years to address the state's crumbling infrastructure.

In Swaziland, sports authorities are up in arms about damage at the country's Somhlolo National Stadium.

The Obama administration's economic recovery package includes commitments to work towards a sustainable, energy efficient future. With the world's servers currently consuming some 408 MWh of electricity, the effort is certainly needed.

Dynasonics has developed an ultrasonic clamp-on liquid flow and energy meter.

Eco Alternative Solutions, LLC is seeking 25 locales to participate in a 90-day trial of its solar powered LED street light system.

Shutting down a retail store (or stores) requires the facility manager to address a number of issues.

Ninety-four percent of respondents said they always wash their hands after visiting a restroom. They don't think so highly of their peers.

Facility management (FM) professionals pursuing IFMA credentials may wish to attend IFMA's 2009 Fall Symposium in Orlando, FL.

According to the results of a study conducted in the UK on behalf of Kohler Mira Limited, soaping up during the work day can increase productivity and creativity for employees in certain industries.

In 2001,Tom Szaky, then a freshman at Princeton University, founded TerraCycle in hopes of building an eco-capitalist company built on waste.

The newly updated Facilities Management Handbook will be essential reading for professionals responsible for facilities, services provision, and health and safety in the workplace.

This Web Exclusive explains how the small amount of money saved by reducing or eliminating air filter purchases or by purchasing lower priced (and lower efficiency) filters pales in comparison to the energy and operating costs that can be saved by maintaining a robust air filtration maintenance and upgrade program.

A recent survey by CoreNet Global and Microsoft examines Alternative Workplace Strategies (AWS).

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge examines the different smart card technologies.

On June 7, 2008, record flooding from nearby Haw Creek filled the basement and up to six inches on the first floor of Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, IN.

Tridium's new embedded controller/server platformis designed for remote monitoring and control applications in facilities.

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?

Earlier this month, the first set of standards needed for the interoperability and security of smart grid development was announced.