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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.



Steelcase Granted Environmental Certification For Using Responsibly Managed Forests

Steelcase, a global office environments manufacturer, was recently granted a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), an...

McGraw-Hill Executive Comments On Economy and Construction

Robert A. Murray, vice president of economic affairs at McGraw-Hill Construction Research and Analytics Group in New York City, issued a statement on the expected impact on construction activity.

HID Global Takes A Logical Step In Convergence Of Access Control Solutions

Newest products aid with computer security.

How Low Can You Go?

Using about 1.28 gallons per flush, High Efficiency Toilets (HETs) can reduce water usage even further.

BOMA Comments On New ADA Accessibility Guidelines

Association asks the Department of Justice (DOJ) to maintain a broad grandfather clause to protect existing facilities already in compliance with the current ADAAG.

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Read Any Good Vases Lately?

A London-based graduate student has collected offcast books and turned them into pieces of furniture with an unusual sense of beauty and purpose. She has also discovered a creative way to reuse secondhand books that are typically unacceptable in the recycling process due to their glue content.

Danfoss Celebrates 75 Years

The company was founded in Denmark in 1933.

Albeo Technologies Selected As A GoingGreen Top 100 Winner

LED manufacturer recognized for game changing technology and market value.

Nation's First Green Building Code Sets the Stage for Increased Litigation

In response to the nation's first state-level green building code adopted by the California Building Standards Commission earlier this year, developers are increasingly aware of the nature of these regulations as well as their potential legal pitfalls.

Customized Touchscreen Designed To Showcase Silver Certified Healthcare Facility

Brevard County, FL facility educates visitors to about its environmental commitments.

Study Shows Role Of Training In Earplug Effectiveness

A field attenuation study conducted by the Howard Leight Acoustical Laboratory on the performance of hearing protection devices showed that one-on-one training was the most significant factor in predicting good earplug performance.

Hirsch Earns Frost & Sullivan's Technology Innovation Award

Hirsch's advanced security products continue to receive recognition.

Hirsch Earns Frost & Sullivan’s Technology Innovation Award

Hirsch's advanced security products continue to receive recognition.

SimplexGrinnell Continues Microsoft Partner Program

This is the eighth consecutive year of the company's status as a Microsoft Certified Partner.

IFMA Announces New Floor Measurement Standard

New standard eliminates overlaps with BOMA and IFMA.

The Facility Technologist: We’ve Come A Long Way

In many areas, FM technologies today look very different from those of 20 years ago.
Jennings

Professional Development: Five Steps To A Successful Renovation

Contributor Jackie Jennings demonstrates how smart planning today creates fewer headaches tomorrow.

JohnsonDiversey Announces Climate Commitment With WWF

Company pledge to WWF Climate Savers will slash greenhouse gas emissions.

Hirsch Electronics Recognized For Tech Innovation

The supplier of IP-enabled access control and security management solutions recently received the 2008 Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation in the North American electronic access control systems market.

Research Campaign A Focus At Orgatec 2008

German convention is taking a look at the office of the future.
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