Languishing over LEED
Alternative sustainable design initiatives for those facility managers reluctant to embrace the USGBC's LEED program. Is it possible for USGBC supporters to ignore this issue?
The rebirth of carpooling
Gas prices have motivated some workers and their employers to consider commuting alternatives. Check out this report from NPR's Morning Edition to find out...
FM Frequency: A Disaster Checklist
FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane thinks asking the right questions will help facilities avoid the confusion and destruction just witnessed on the Gulf Coast.
Professional Development: Checkup And Tune-Up
Guest Columnist Michael Redding investigates how to develop a facilities management strategy for the long haul.
Mature employees present opportunities and challenges
The rapidly aging global workforce – caused mainly by the number of retirement-eligible employees continuing to work – is both a challenge and major...
Permanent staff superior to consultants
Hiring managers nationwide believe the quality of their permanent staffs to be significantly higher than the quality of their consulting staffs, according to the...
Facility managers allocating more $ for janitorial services
A slight trend toward increased janitorial budgets is underway in 2005, as facility managers across America acknowledge the importance of effective cleaning for occupant...
Sustainable By Design: Double Duty: Combined Heat And Power
Implementing combined heat and power systems can help reduce facility energy costs.
The Facility Technologist: Planning For Disasters
From site selection to data protection, a variety of technologies can help facilities prepare.
Tips for eyesight conservation
The average business professional spends 40-50 hours a week in front of a computer screen. Teachers are beginning to use the computer more...
News from IFMA Foundation and Board
The IFMA Foundation, a non-profit corporation providing education, research and scholarships for the benefit of facility management professionals and students, recently selected five new...
15 product standards updated
The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) has issued revised editions of Standards-at-a-Glance, offering free-of-charge, uniform versions of 15 product standards. ANSI/BHMA standards establish requirements...
Implications of indoor airborne contaminants
InformeDesign® has launched Implications, a newsletter that investigates the effect of construction-based indoor airborne contaminants on occupant health, comfort, and productivity. This report was...
Wearily waiting for Wilma
Florida is bracing itself for Hurricane Wilma, predicted to make landfall on Sunday (10/23). Facility professionals in the area have a significant amount of...
Friday Funny: How many electricians does it take to change a lightbulb?
Yes, the old joke has a new twist, thanks to a safety ruling from the European Union. As a result of the EU's Working...
Sustainable Design Trends: Green Wants You
New environmental solutions help transition buildings into sustainability. From the October 2005 issue.
New interoperability guidelines from LONMARK International
Earlier this month, LONMARK International announced the release of Version 3.4 of the LONMARK Interoperability Guidelines, making it easier to install open, interoperable...
Tax deductions awarded for energy efficient lighting upgrades
Check out this interesting article on the financial incentives created by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This information comes to facility managers courtesy...
Web Exclusive: The necessity of fire sprinkler upgrades (CASE STUDY INCLUDED)
This exclusive article was submitted by SimplexGrinnellCompliance with Nursing Home Sprinkler Law AchievedIn 2003, fire safety in nursing homes came to the forefront as...
Five "Fellows" from IFMA
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has selected five members for its 2005 Class of IFMA Fellows. This year Jeffery L. Campbell, Ph.D., IFMA...
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).
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