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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. Lean articles below.

Facility Management

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Lean Cleaning

March 26, 2012

Is it feasible to apply lean practices to cleaning and maintenance in facilities?

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Facility Management

Apply Lean Principles To Improve Efficiency, Increase Productivity & Lower Costs

June 19, 2017

Improve efficiency, increase productivity, and lower costs by applying Lean principles to facility cleaning in industrial manufacturing and office environments, working on-site to reduce waste.

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Construction & Roofing

What Is Metal-over-Metal Re-Roofing?

May 2, 2017

Simply put, it is the installation of a new long life metal roof over an existing metal roof in a way that is structurally correct, non-disruptive and cost effective. It is a system that adds strength, is environmentally friendly, cooler in summer, warmer in winter and conserves energy.

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OSHA Seeking Feedback On Voluntary Protection Programs

FM Alert June 23, 2017

OSHA will hold a public meeting next month to solicit suggestions for strengthening its Voluntary Protection Programs.

Green Globes Certifies 45M SF For MGM Resorts

Sustainability June 23, 2017

Eight Las Vegas properties in the MGM Resorts International portfolio have earned the highest level of this certification from the Green Building Initiative.

Kisi Access Control Integrates With Google Apps

Security June 23, 2017

The manufacturer of physical access control systems offers customers the ability to integrate this security with their facilities' Google Directory and Google Calendar information.

Environmental Impacts, Safety, Costs Of Drinking Water Pipes Explored

FM Alert June 20, 2017

New study evaluates the cradle-to-grave sustainability of commonly used drinking water and sewer pipe materials over a 100-year service period.

Green Globes Certifies 45M SF For MGM Resorts

Sustainability June 23, 2017

Eight Las Vegas properties in the MGM Resorts International portfolio have earned the highest level of this certification from the Green Building Initiative.

Seven Deadly Sins For Facilities Managers

Professional Development June 20, 2017

Ericka Westgard, Senior Director of Workforce Strategy for C&W Services, shares seven pitfalls facilities managers can fall into while performing their day-to-day responsibilities.

Site Selection

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

Aluminum Recycling, Manufacturing Company Investing $26M In Florida June 23, 2017
ATIO USA will open a new manufacturing facility in Clewiston, FL creating 39 new jobs. - Read: Aluminum Recycling, Manufacturing Company Investing $26M In Florida
Brexit Fashion Statement June 23, 2017
The economic impact of the UK's decision to leave the European Union is coming into focus, with down arrows proliferating in key indicators. - Read: Brexit Fashion Statement
Firearms Manufacturer To Invest $2.9M In Alabama June 22, 2017
Steyr Arms will add a manufacturing component to its Bessemer, AL firearms assembly and distribution operations. - Read: Firearms Manufacturer To Invest $2.9M In Alabama

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