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The primary disciplines of facility management—building envelope & exteriors, construction & retrofits, energy, environment, facility management, interiors, safety, security, technology—along with other important topics are included in this section.



Garland Industries Launches Alternative Energy Subsidiary

New division hopes to assist facilities' efforts to use non-petroleum based alternatives through variety of services.

Turner Is First Construction Management Firm To Set Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Goal

The company has made a commitment to reduce the company's carbon emissions by 5% over the next five years.

EPA Recognizes Water Efficiency Advocates

The four organizations and individuals were chosen for their efforts to increase water efficiency across the United States.

Happy Columbus Day!

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OSHA Launches National Initiative To Promote Safe Construction Crane Operations

The National Emphasis Program will incorporate increased targeted inspections of construction worksites to identify crane hazards and promote compliance with workplace crane safety requirements.

Historic New Hampshire Inn Saved

Well known New England destination suffered some damage but was not destroyed.

Exhibit On "Green Community" To Open In Washington, DC

The National Building Museum will continue its exhibitions on green topics with the opening of “Green Community” later this month.

Exhibit On “Green Community” To Open In Washington, DC

The National Building Museum will continue its exhibitions on green topics with the opening of “Green Community” later this month.

Energy Improvement and Extension Act Provides New Federal Tax Incentives for Installation of Geothermal...

The Energy Improvement and Extension Act offers a credit of 10% of the total investment, with no maximum credit, for commercial system installations of ground loop or ground water geothermal heat pump installations.

Ike's Moldy HVAC Problem

Commercial property managers, school boards, and other facility operators should be aware that HVAC systems either flooded or simply exposed to unusual humidity or other environmental conditions during Hurricane Ike may become breeding grounds for mold or other contaminants.

Ike’s Moldy HVAC Problem

Commercial property managers, school boards, and other facility operators should be aware that HVAC systems either flooded or simply exposed to unusual humidity or other environmental conditions during Hurricane Ike may become breeding grounds for mold or other contaminants.

Seven Ways To Reduce Restroom Contamination

A seven point scale rates restroom design according to how effectively it reduces the possibility of spreading or catching germs.

New Poll Looks At Green And Politics

Opinions varied on who will provide leadership on green issues.

How Did Your State Do?

A newly released report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) rated and ranked state-level action on model energy efficiency policies, programs, and practices.

Campus Safety Includes Fire Prevention

Now that students have moved into college residence halls, off-campus housing, or fraternity/sorority houses for the school year, ASSE has prepared (and is distributing) free fire safety information on how students can stay safe.

New Building Code Revisions Adopted By ICC

The International Code Council (ICC) has approved 23 building and fire code changes based on recommendations from the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) investigation of the collapse of the World Trade Center (WTC) on 9/11.

Tricks Of The Trade: Freedom Of Worship

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps one professional look into accommodating the daily prayer requirements of Muslim employees.

Have You Got Networkable Power Meters?

Properly equipped facilities can participate in a project that will build a free, Web based system for displaying both live and historical power utilization.

Halco Announces Close of Save a Light Campaign

Campaign helped save nearly 10 million kWh of energy in one year.

EPA Looking To Revise Hazardous Waste Regulations

The Agency has proposed revisions to certain regulatory requirements for hazardous waste shipments between countries.
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