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Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Business-Speak articles below.

Friday Funny

FRIDAY FUNNY: When Jargon Turns to Babble

August 14, 2009

From the BBC Web Site, published on 16 June 2008 (by way of Peter SJF Bance).

Job Order Contracting (JOC): Stay On Time and On Budget

August 1, 2019

Job Order Contracting is a proven one-bid procurement method that helps get projects started faster than traditional procurement. But does that make it right for every project? Learn more.

Sustainable Commercial Roofs | Reduce, Recycle & Reimagine Sustainability

February 12, 2018

Duro-Last Roofing Systems offer proven chemistry and decades of sound performance. As the commercial roofing industry’s leader in manufacturing prefabricated PVC roofing systems, Duro-Last produces roofing membranes with a history of providing long-term durability and watertight protection.

FacilityBlog

Do Political Discussions Affect Productivity?

Question Of The Week August 22, 2019

More than half of employees think politics don't affect productivity, but they also see little value in political discussions at work, according to new survey data from Clutch.

The Role Of HVAC Controls

HVAC Factor Column August 22, 2019

When planning an HVAC upgrade, here are three control strategies to help ensure the new equipment runs as efficiently as possible.

Rooftop Energy Storage Solutions

Building Envelope & Exteriors August 22, 2019

Yotta Solar and PanelClaw will be working to develop SolarLEAF as an attachment to PanelClaw’s rooftop racking solution.

Do Political Discussions Affect Productivity?

Question Of The Week August 22, 2019

More than half of employees think politics don't affect productivity, but they also see little value in political discussions at work, according to new survey data from Clutch.

USGBC Announces New Board Chair

Environment August 21, 2019

U.S. Green Building Council welcomes Dr. Aaron Bernstein of Harvard University as new board chair, along with four new board members.

Is Your Door Station Blind To Danger?

Access Control & EAC August 20, 2019

Get real security with an Axis Communications three-in-one network video door station.

Site Selection

Business Facilities – Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions

First-of-its-Kind 5G Zone To Foster Innovation In Indiana August 22, 2019
The new 5G hub will invite businesses, researchers, and universities to develop next-generation solutions in Indianapolis. - Read: First-of-its-Kind 5G Zone To Foster Innovation In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
New England: A Rising Tide Of Jobs, Wages August 21, 2019
All six New England States experienced gains in wages and salaries in 2018, with the income surge averaging more than four percent in 2Q 2018. - Read: New England: A Rising Tide Of Jobs, Wages at BusinessFacilities.com.
Uber To Create 3,000 Jobs In Texas August 21, 2019
The transportation and delivery company will invest more than $75 million in its new U.S. General and Administrative Hub in Dallas, TX. - Read: Uber To Create 3,000 Jobs In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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