Massive earthquake (7.6) hits Pakistan and surrounding area
More than 40,000 people are feared dead after an earthquake and its numerous aftershocks hit 60 miles north of the Pakistani city of Islamabad....
Services & Maintenance: Furnishings Renewed
The refurbishing option offers both economic and environmental benefits.
Plant explosion in Galveston/Corpus Christi area
Yesterday (10/6), there was an explosion at a plastics plant in the already shattered Gulf Coast region of Texas. For an update on the...
Friday Funny: what a difference a typo makes
I don't know how many of you saw this Oct. 5 blurb from Reuters, but for some reason, it struck me as amusing (in...
The pitfalls of homeland security on the cheap: pay more, waste more
Good update on this story (10/6) from the New York Times (registration required).>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>With more than $2 billion already spent on Katrina aid, FEMA procurement...
Op-Ed from George H. Russell
The following piece does not reflect the views of the editors of Today's Facility Manager or Facility Blog; it is merely the presentation of...
Katrina's impact on employment numbers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to report on the September employment situation tomorrow (10/7). Jim Lanzalotto from Yoh, says, “Hurricane Katrina has...
Katrina’s impact on employment numbers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to report on the September employment situation tomorrow (10/7). Jim Lanzalotto from Yoh, says, “Hurricane Katrina has...
Construction costs forecasts: increase for third quarter '05
According to the quarterly Turner Building Cost Index, construction costs for the U.S. industry should increase for the third quarter of 2005, over the...
Construction costs forecasts: increase for third quarter ’05
According to the quarterly Turner Building Cost Index, construction costs for the U.S. industry should increase for the third quarter of 2005, over the...
Mold Clean-Up
Mold grows easily in conditions similar to those of post-Hurricane Katrina which include standing water, humid air and easily available mold nutrients according to...
Suggestions for National Boss Day (Oct. 16)
Workplace advice, courtesy of Aubrey Daniels:Sending positive reinforcement up the ladder can help improve your boss' performance and make your life at work better....
50% discount for cabling infrastructure assessment
In recognition of National Fire Prevention Month, DuPont Communications Cabling Solutions is extending a special offer for cabling end users who want to reduce...
Tricks Of The Trade: Asset Management Ideas
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge gives some recommendations on basic asset management products.
Oct. 5-7: Greening the hospitality industry
The “Greening the Hospitality Industry Conference” is scheduled for October 5-7, 2005, at The Inn & Conference Center, University of Maryland University College. The...
International organizations discuss how to achieve global best practices
ARCHIBUS, Inc., will be holding its 2005 ARCHIBUS/FM Users' Conference-Europe from November 6-8 at the Sheraton Heathrow, London, UK. The London conference will offer...
Green Solutions: Let The Sun Shine In
A daylighting system installed at a Patagonia warehouse and distribution center in Reno, NV reduces energy bills and increases productivity.
On The Road: Another Green Day
The second day of Green By Design 2 in Grand Rapids, MI featured another round of interesting and informative sessions. (To read my observations...
Friday Funny: World Toilet Summit
More than 300 experts recently spent three days in Belfast, Northern Ireland talking about toilets.According to a Reuters report, A lot was achieved, including...
Revised: HVAC industry examines global environmental responsibilities
At last week's FEBRAVA 2005 Trade Show in San Paolo, Brazil, James Wolf and Jeff Moe, global environmental policy executives for Trane, each delivered...
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