EPA's National Building Competition Winner
Morrison Residence Hall at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill won Energy Star's first National Building Competition.
Revisit Or Launch Recycling Programs
Today is America Recycles Day, an event aimed at having individuals and organizations focus on their recycling actions.
Industry Suppliers Get Their Close-Up
Virco, a DKI member company, and HON are involved in popular "Makeover" television shows this fall.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Trellis From Emerson Network Power
This Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platform is aimed at enabling data center managers to make smarter decisions about efficiency, availability, and capacity.
NEMA Awards Recognize Members
One member will receive the Bernard H. Falk Award, and five others NEMA's Kite and Key Award.
Hotel In NYC Reaps Reward Of Utility Rebate
The Crowne Plaza Times Square hotel recouped more than 25% of its investment in a lighting upgrade.
Professional Development: Design Build Revisited
Guest Contributor Vince Duobinis explains why this old concept receives renewed interest.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Distressed Hotel Management Program
The Providence Group, LLC provides consulting services to hotels with the aim of stabilizing operations and ensuring optimal value of the facility.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: "Financial Power Diet" By Staco
This online tool discusses power factor and how its correction can help to lower utility bills.
Custodial Employee Recognized With Joslin Award
The recipient, an nine-year employee of Oswego Industries, received the award from the New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID).
National Clearinghouse For Educational Facilities Funding Cut By DOE
The Department of Education recently awarded its federal fiscal year 2011-2014 grant monies for maintaining the Clearinghouse to another entity.
Rubbermaid Partners With Recycling Group
The company is the first commercial-sector sponsor of the Recycling Organizations of North America.
Study Shows Salary Increases for Certified Property Managers®
Maintaining a history of steady salary growth, real estate management professionals holding the CPM designation earned a median base salary of $94,000 in 2009, up from $90,000 in 2006; $81,256 in 2003; $72,300 in 1999; and $42,000 in 1984.
Green Actions Of U.S. Communities Surveyed
A survey from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) looked at where localities are on the spectrum of turning priorities into concrete actions.
Special Feature: Worst Case Scenario
Severe weather tests Gulf Coast facility managers trying to protect
Professional Development: Being “Chemically Careful” In The Restroom
Guest Contributor Roger McFadden illustrates how safety is critical in establishing a best in class operation.
Standard For K-12 Products Under Development
NSF International and the National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA) are working on this tool to certify health, safety, and environmental aspects of products and equipment for educational settings.
Professional Development: BIM Adds To Construction Projects
Guest Contributor William Zollinger explains how data rich and
Submissions for IFMA's Facility Fusion Due 9/8/10
All abstract submissions must be new and never before presented prior to Facility Fusion.
Keeping Data Centers Up And Running
Emerson Network Power offers a list of "Best Practices to Avoid Data Center Failure by Human Error."