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2020 SOLUTIONS For FM: ProWire Unified Power From LifeSafety Power

A pre-wired, UL/ULC power solution, ProWire Unified Power simplifies and standardizes access control across an enterprise. A talk with LifeSafety Power's Matt Virga elaborates on this solution as well as industry trends.
HVLS fans

New Digital Controllers For HVLS Fans By Hunter Industrial

Hunter Industrial has introduced three new controllers for each of its high-volume, low-speed fan lines—named the 350 Series, 430 Series, and 700 Series.
Global Dow Center Midland, MI

Global Dow Center Earns LEED Silver Certification

Sustainability was at the forefront of the project with green construction and demolition practices employed throughout Dow Chemical Company's new Midland, MI headquarters.
Gen Z workforce

Gen Z Drives Workplace Technology Purchasing Decisions

New research from Nintex reveals how organizations can make the most of the tech skills and experience of digital natives.
McCarthy Building Companies

McCarthy Building Companies Completes Aquarium

McCarthy Building Companies has completed construction of the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, a 120,000-square-foot, two-story attraction built inside the footprint of a nearly 500,000-square-foot 19th century iron umbrella train shed designated a National Historic Landmark.
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Invixium Enterprise Level Management Software

Invixium released IXM WEB 2.1, a faster and more responsive version of their enterprise level management software platform.
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2020 SOLUTIONS For FM: HID FARGO Connect By HID Global

Facilities issuing ID cards and other secure credentials enjoy flexibility and streamlined security when using HID Global’s HID FARGO Connect platform. The company's senior director of strategic initiatives elaborates on its features and industry trends.
Twitter possum

Friday Funny: Aussie Worker Faces Possum Problem

Monday mornings can be hard. Finding a furry intruder lurking on your desk doesn't make starting off the week any easier.
light poles

LSI’s Universal Replacement Light Poles

Universal light poles from LSI are suitable for renovation and replacement applications and feature slotted holes on the base plate that can accommodate most anchor bolt patterns in the marketplace.
student engagement

Grant Will Help Find Best Classroom Environment For Learning

The NSF-funded project will help researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute study how factors such as classroom temperature, ventilation, and lighting impact students.
MetLife Investment Management

MetLife Recognized For Energy Efficiency Leadership

MetLife Investment Management's 910,000-square-foot building in Washington, DC is a Better Buildings showcase project and saves 31% annually on energy costs.
parking deck

Parking Deck Coatings: The Five Year Rule

While the life cycle of a typical parking garage deck coating is five years, facility managers can extend that life under certain conditions.
facility expansion

Facing Facility Management Challenges After An Expansion

For a facility manager, the challenges that come with a major expansion include issues associated with organizing larger spaces, plus additional workforce, equipment, and maintenance.
area lighting

Acclaim Dyna Drum SO Area Lighting

Dyna Drum SO is a series of high-output, high-efficient outdoor rated white, multi-, and quad-color fixtures for façade and area lighting applications.
electric vehicles

Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance Aims To Accelerate EV Adoption

Led by nonprofit Ceres, this new alliance is a collaborative group of companies focused on accelerating the transition to electric vehicles.
whiteboard

Post-it Introduces Removable Whiteboard Surface

3M's new Post-it Flex Write Surface transforms work surfaces into whiteboards, bringing more flexibility to the workplace.
LEED Green Building

Colorado Leads Nation In LEED Green Building

USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED recognizes current leaders committed to more sustainable and resilient buildings, cities, and communities.
utility task vehicle

Polaris Utility Task Vehicle Now Gas-Powered

Polaris has added two new gas-powered models to its Pro XD UTV lineup.
business automation

What Are The World’s “Most Hated” Office Tasks?

Over 75 percent of office workers say employees shouldn't spend time on tasks that can be automated, according to Automation Anywhere survey.
commercial building inspections

How To Ace Your Inspections And Maintain Building Compliance

Inspections don’t have to be scary or intimidating. Get helpful insight, a list of action items, and free tools to guide your organization to a constant state of compliance today.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

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.
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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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