Downloadable forms now available
More than 140 downloadable form templates for use by commercial, residential/condo, and retail property managers are now available for purchase individually or as a...
Watson Furniture receives Evergreen Award
Each year, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) selects one furniture maker from its list of potential candidates to receive the prestigious Evergreen Award...
Code education offerings: March 20-22 and 21-22
Two International Code Council events have been announced to advance code knowledge, learn about the changes in the 2006 International Codes, prepare...
Services & Maintenance: Document Management
Whether files are headed for destruction or storage, a secure approach helps to ensure information doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
Competition for most attractive rooms in America
The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute (PQI) has launched its “Prettiest Painted Rooms in America” competition open to interior designers and decorators nationwide....
HVAC simplified in new book from ASHRAE
Step-by-step engineering design methods and tools are emphasized in a new design manual from ASHRAE. “HVAC Simplified provides an understanding of fundamental HVAC concepts...
Friday Funny: "Who's on first?" (abbreviated and workplace related)
This "Pass the Buck" Friday Funny comes courtesy of the Comedy Zone.This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and...
Friday Funny: “Who’s on first?” (abbreviated and workplace related)
This "Pass the Buck" Friday Funny comes courtesy of the Comedy Zone.This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and...
Uniforms are a popular "fringe benefit"
In what appears to be a popular and ongoing trend, organizations as diverse as city maintenance departments and exotic island resorts have been adding...
Uniforms are a popular “fringe benefit”
In what appears to be a popular and ongoing trend, organizations as diverse as city maintenance departments and exotic island resorts have been adding...
Green computers soon just a click away
Responding to growing demand by large volume computer purchasers seeking to buy more environmentally sensitive computers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated the...
Call for papers: Partners in Protection Symposium
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) has issued a call for papers for its annual symposium entitled Partners for Protection: Fire Protection Engineers...
Asbestos bill dies in the Senate
The possibility of an industry fund to payout asbestos related lawsuits has been scrapped for now, due to a vote in the Senate yesterday....
Superdome remediation
Munters Moisture Control Services (MCS) played a role in recovery efforts at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans after the devastating Hurricane Katrina. Superdome...
OSRAM SYLVANIA lamp plant recognized for joining EPA’s NPEP
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized the OSRAM SYLVANIA fluorescent lamp plant in Versailles, KY for joining the National Partnership for...
OSHA Vocabulary Quiz Answers
Here are the answer's to last week's OSHA vocabulary quiz.Match the term to the proper OSHA definitionCOMMON TERMS AND DEFINITIONSA. Barrel: A large cylindrical...
Data center design needs
An overview of the design needs for data centers and telecommunication facilities is available in a new publication from the American Society of Heating,...
WEB EXCLUSIVE: For February, National Heart Month
This guest commentary comes from Harvard Reynolds, founder and principal for LIFEGUARD Medical Solutions of Nashville, TN.For TFM's past coverage of this topic, see...
As Data Centers Generate More Heat, High Density Cooling May Be A Remedy
Addressing the issue of cooling in data centers that have ever increasing heat loads, Peter Basso Associates, a full-service engineering firm headquartered in Troy,...
Test Your OSHA Vocabulary
To most people, an apron is a simple garment worn over the front of the body to protect one’s clothes when cooking. But in...
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.