WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Get Ready To Say Goodbye
Do you feel the following 24 items are ready for retirement, as dictated by the statistical evidence presented in this list?
Tridium Recognized For BAS Technology
Frost & Sullivan has recognized Tridium, Inc. with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Enabling Technology of the Year Award, based on its...
Sustainability Demands the Focus of New IFMA Course
"Sustainable FM: A Practitioner's Guide to Greening Your Facility," IFMA's most in-demand session, will assist facility managers lead sustainability efforts and take practical actions to justify their programs.
FM Frequency: A New Regulatory “Environment”
TFM Columnist Jeff Crane ponders the debate on how legislation should be used to direct reductions in carbon dioxide emissions.
Energy Focused Coalition Expands Membership
The Demand Response and Smart Grid Coalition (DRSG) has announced four new member companies.
From Where I Sit: What’s Up With Workplace Acoustics?
Springer investigates how many noise problems can be resolved by an easy "ABC" approach.
Roofing Trends: A Shot In The Roof
TFM Editor/Co-Publisher Heidi Schwartz takes a look at how economic stimulus spending may support "shovel-ready" infrastructure improvements that include roofing repairs.
New Sustainability Summit Highlights IFMA’s FM-3D Conference
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is bringing three of its most interactive, content rich educational and networking events to San Diego, CA,...
New Product Flash: Two-Way Radio From Kenwood
Kenwood has introduced a new high powered mobile communication device.
WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Kilowatts From Carcasses (don't read this while eating)
Local schools in a small English town are part of a 12 month trial of a sustainable biodiesel made from vegetable oil and rendered animal fat.
WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Kilowatts From Carcasses (don’t read this while eating)
Local schools in a small English town are part of a 12 month trial of a sustainable biodiesel made from vegetable oil and rendered animal fat.
Museum Project Adjusts To Financial Reality
Planners for the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, DC have announced an extended timeline and cost-saving measures to keep the project on track.
Web Exclusive: Maintaining Hazcom Compliance
Many facility managers are turning to solutions with a low environmental impact to achieve HazCom Standard compliance including the electronic management of MSDSs.
NEMA Supports Obama's Call for National Efficiency Standards
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is supporting President Obama’s February 5, 2009 announcement on the importance of national energy efficiency standards for consumer...
NEMA Supports Obama’s Call for National Efficiency Standards
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is supporting President Obama’s February 5, 2009 announcement on the importance of national energy efficiency standards for consumer...
LEED-CI Silver For Kimball Office Headquarters
The furniture company recently completed its 41,160 square foot corporate headquarters in Jasper, IN. The space, designed by Gensler, brings the Kimball Office team...
The HVAC Factor: HCFC Phase Outs On The Way
Guest Contributor Colleen Hughes explains how the manufacture of a commonly used refrigerant will cease at the end of 2009.
Green Seal Responds to CRI's Withdrawal of Support for GS-37
Earlier this year (1/8/09), FacilityBlog posted an article announcing the withdrawal of support from the Carpet and Rug Institute for Green Seal's GS-37 (as a Green Certification for its Seal of Approval Carpet Cleaning Solutions). The following response comes from Green Seal.
Green Seal Responds to CRI’s Withdrawal of Support for GS-37
Earlier this year (1/8/09), FacilityBlog posted an article announcing the withdrawal of support from the Carpet and Rug Institute for Green Seal's GS-37 (as a Green Certification for its Seal of Approval Carpet Cleaning Solutions). The following response comes from Green Seal.
New Product Flash: Airlift® Fragrances From Spartan Chemical
The company has introduced three new fragrances to its Airlift® product line.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.