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."
BIFM And FMA Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The goal of the MoU is to help both organizations to provide enhanced services to their members and raise the profile of facilities management through cooperation and collaboration.
Private Sector Energy Efficiency Retrofits
A white paper released earlier this year by Johnson Controls provides an overview of financing options for facilities in the private sector.
World Workplace: First Look at 2011 Products and Services
IFMA’s World Workplace 2010 Conference & Expo is a multi-national, multi-disciplined discussion on workplace trends, challenges, and best practices.
Local Firms Build Youth Facility In Anaheim
The 25,000 square foot "Dreamscape" will serve area children through the GOALS (Growth Opportunities through Athletics, Learning and Service) program.
World Workplace 2010: Trends and Innovations Come to Atlanta
Now in its 31st year, IFMA's conference will feature more than 75 educational sessions and new product demonstrations by manufacturers from around the globe.
FM Landscape Professional Recognized
The Professional Grounds Management Society will present its E. Earl Wilson Award to Jeffrey Bourne of the Montgomery County (MD) Department of Recreation.