Spike in salaries for architects
According to the 2005 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Compensation Report, average salaries at architecture firms have increased more than 10% between 2002 and...
Web Exclusive: A bridge between government and business
This exclusive article is presented by Michael Chimack, PE, CEM, assistant director of the industrial assessment center at the University of Illinois.What do a...
Worker confidence begins to rebound following difficult summer
U.S. workers regained some of their lost confidence in October as the Hudson Employment Index(SM) climbed 3.7 points to 100.5. After two consecutive months...
Smoking bans hit the pavements
In the state of Washington, tighter anti-smoking laws will be on the ballot for voters next week. If the ban is passed, it...
Clinton Presidential Library Now Offering Green Tours
Do you live in, or around, Little Rock, Arkansas? Planning to visit the city? Those who enjoy "green" facility tours will find an interesting...
FM Issue: Getting A Handle On Energy Costs
What can facility managers do about rising prices? One solution is to purchase their energy with the most cost effective strategy available.
Green Solutions: Energy Performance Contracts & Deferred Maintenance
Faced with tight budgets, the utilities manager at an Illinois public university found these contracts would help further his goal to increase systems efficiency.
FM Issue Web Bonus: Options Can Help To Reduce Energy Costs
As the energy market evolves, so have the options that facilities have to control these costs.
Free flooring tool assists with professional installation
Floorcovering products should be installed with the manufacturer’s recommended adhesive and with the right tools to ensure a professional result. A correctly installed floor...
A facility manager's dream come true
Ford Motor Co. has tapped into the fantasies of facility managers and will introduce a Ford F-250 Super Duty truck next Tuesday at the...
A facility manager’s dream come true
Ford Motor Co. has tapped into the fantasies of facility managers and will introduce a Ford F-250 Super Duty truck next Tuesday at the...
New Product: Web-based safety tool
SFW, LLC, has launched SFW Incident, a Web-based application designed to help organizations identify, investigate, and take action to reduce the risk of liabilities...
Horizon Award nominees for best sports facility
The Horizon Awards Voting Academy released the final nominees vying for top honors at the 2005 Horizon Awards for Sports Business, the nation’s only...
New indicator of future construction activity
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) officially introduced the Architecture Billings Index (ABI), based on the results of a monthly “Work-on-the-Boards” survey of U.S....
Next week at Greenbuild: green rebuilding efforts
The U.S Green Building Council (USGBC), together with the Enterprise Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, the Trust for Public Land and others have announced initiatives...
Nov. 2: Carpet & Rug Annual Conference
Next week, the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) will convene its annual conference at the Northwest Georgia Trade Convention Center. The conference will...
Lifesaving tip: ICE
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is joining with rescue personnel in asking people to program on their cell phones’ address book ...
Friday Funny: The consultant and the shepherd
This classic joke hits especially close to home for any facility manager who relates to the shepherd...A shepherd was tending his flock in a...
Flashback to 1993: Jury finds Port Authority negligent in first WTC bombing
This NYTimes article has the full story. (Registration required for NYTimes access.)
FM software supports Patriot Act certification
FM Solutions has announced that its WorkOasis™ facility management technology platform is fully compliant with the new commercial building regulations for Patriot Act certification....
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.