Energy Credential Accredited By ANSI
The Energy Management Professional credential from the Energy Management Association is accredited by the American National Standards Institute, and recognized by DOE Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines.
ASHRAE Intros “As Designed” Rating For Its Building EQ Portal
This new capability provides a quick energy analysis of a building's energy performance, helping to identify whether that building is achieving its design potential.
DNA Test Rapidly Identifies Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreaks
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) helped New York City health officials identify the source of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak within hours and should be considered in all outbreak investigations.
Ten Companies Named New Energy Pioneers
Innovative companies from around the world were recognized at the Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit for their leadership in clean energy technologies and business transformation.
16 Schools Earn Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grants
The program supports active learning strategies in classrooms where teachers are already striving to implement related practices by installing furniture designed to encourage student engagement and success.
Ten Principles For Building Resilient Communities
A new report from the Urban Land Institute's Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance outlines ten fundamental principles for building resilient communities that successfully...
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due To Risk Of Injury
Briggs & Stratton has announced a recall of its Snapper, Simplicity, and Massey Ferguson brand riding lawn mowers due to risk of injury.
World Water Day 2018: Four Promising Technologies Inspired By Nature
On World Water Day 2018, Frost & Sullivan explores this year's theme, "Nature for Water," by acknowledging the influence and inspiration natural filtration and treatment processes lend to water technologies.
Many Americans Would Pay To Use A Public Toilet
Pay toilets aren't common these days, but 56% of Americans say they'd consider paying as long as they were guaranteed a clean, well-stocked public restroom.
Question Of The Week: Preserve Energy Tax Deduction 179D?
In testimony last week, BOMA’s President explained the importance of 179D as the sole federal energy efficiency incentive for commercial buildings.
Majority Believes U.S. Electric Grid Vulnerable To Enemy Attack
A new poll reveals that 62 percent of Americans believe the nation's electric power transmission grid is vulnerable to cyber or physical attacks from foreign enemies.
NCPC Focuses On School Safety And Security
There have been at least 200 shootings on school campuses—the most recent in Parkland, FL—and shooting drills are becoming as commonplace as fire drills.
Daylight Saving Time: Watch For Tired Workers On Monday
National Safety Council warns that workers in certain positions and industries who already have a higher risk of being drowsy, may be even more tired than usual on Monday.
Clogged Toilets Negatively Impact Business Perceptions
More than three-fourths of Americans (76 percent) have experienced a clogged toilet in a public restroom, according to a recent survey from Sofidel.
Earthquake Resilience White Paper Released
The document describes in depth the threats of earthquakes on society, and the economic benefits that come from having safer structures in a community.
New Workplace Wellness Employer Guide Available
A free guide for employers to identify wellness programs that fit their unique workplace and employee characteristics is available from Transamerica Center for Health Studies and UC Berkeley Interdisciplinary Center for Healthy Workplaces.
EFFECT For Fire Risk And Exterior Facades
An online tool from the National Fire Protection Association helps facility management and AHJs assess combustible facade fire risk in high-rise buildings.
Which Is Your Favorite Dispenser Design?
From now until February 28, you can vote for your favorite elementary and middle/high school finalist designs in Deb Group’s Second Annual Happy Hands Contest.
Safety: Recognizing CEOs Who “Get It”
The National Safety Council has released its annual list of leaders with proven track records of putting safety first.
Advanced Energy Design Guide Helps Schools Achieve Zero Energy
K-12 school buildings have a new resource to help them cost effectively achieve advanced levels of energy savings.