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Cleaning & Maintenance

FM Alert: Green Cleaning Guide Released

March 29, 2017

IFMA has released a how-to guide on green cleaning, the latest update in its series on sustainability for facility managers.

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Facility Management

Question Of The Week: How Can I Avoid “Greenwashing?”

June 20, 2016

Not just a passing trend, eco-friendly cleaning has become a vital aspect of a facility’s care. Here are eight essential Q&As for choosing a green cleaning provider.

web exclusive

Web Exclusive: Green Cleaning or Greenwashing?

May 15, 2014

A resource for facility managers, the Green Guides from the Federal Trade Commission address marketing claims on "green" products and services.

Earth Day 2014

Construction & Retrofits

Strategic Tips For Ensuring Year-Round Earth Day Benefits

April 10, 2014

With Earth Day approaching, here are several tips for avoiding costly and timely challenges related to the industry’s latest green building practices.

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Access Control & EAC

Introducing Seos®: The Next Generation of Credential Technology

October 29, 2018

Powered by highly advanced encryption and a software-based infrastructure, Seos secures trusted identities on any form factor and can be extended for applications beyond physical access control. Learn more at hidglobal.com/seos.

Featured Knowledge Channels

Duro-Last Roofing

Knowledge Channels

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

Employees Overestimate Efficacy Of Workplace Email Security

Security July 23, 2019

New research from GreatHorn finds that 22% of businesses have experienced a breach in the past quarter due to an email-based attack.

American Universities Pivotal To Plug-in Electric Vehicle Market

FM Alert July 23, 2019

Universities are partnering with technology manufacturers to test vehicle grid integration (VGI) technologies, automated vehicles, battery development, and wireless charging on campus, according to a new report from Navigant Research.

ISO Benchmarks Achieved by The Building People

Facility Management July 23, 2019

The Building People received its certificate of registration for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 for its quality management system and environmental management system.

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Purposeful Data Gathering Improves Facility Planning And Management

Facility Management July 22, 2019

Facilities data is most valuable when it can be interpreted accurately, communicated effectively, and turned into an actionable plan.

Insurance Company Earns Sustainability At Work Gold Certification

Environment July 18, 2019

In recognition of its commitment to sustainable practices—including recycling, landscaping and transportation efforts—Standard Insurance Company received Portland's Sustainability at Work gold workplace certification.

Propane Helps Fuel Municipal Groundskeeping

Building Envelope & Exteriors July 17, 2019

Video from Propane Education & Research Council captures a "day in the life" for municipal fleets operating propane-powered mowers.

Site Selection

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

Personetics Opens New R&D Center In Israel July 22, 2019
The new center in Nazareth enables the company to expand its research and development capabilities to support a rapidly growing customer base of banks worldwide. - Read: Personetics Opens New R&D Center In Israel at BusinessFacilities.com.
Henkel Investing $45M In North Carolina Operations July 22, 2019
With help from economic development investment grants, the adhesives and consumer goods maker will invest in new equipment and improvements at its Salisbury, NC facility. - Read: Henkel Investing $45M In North Carolina Operations at BusinessFacilities.com.
Aireon Relocating, Expanding HQ In Virginia July 22, 2019
The global air traffic surveillance systems company will create more than 50 new jobs in Fairfax County, VA over the next three years. - Read: Aireon Relocating, Expanding HQ In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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