Tag: Professional Development

Winners are announced at the BIFM Awards, the biggest networking event in the UK. The closing date for entries is Friday, April 30, 2010.

Guest Contributor Gina Vitiello explains how LEED AP certification can give green buildings a boost.

A report released by Environmental Systems, Inc. in December 2009 is aimed at helping financial and operations professionals sort through sustainability information, understand trends, and visualize what is possible.

The show, which takes place May 11-14, will feature award winning Danish architect/author Bjarke Ingels who will chronicle how his architecture evolves from the collision of political, economical, social as well as unnamed and unforeseen interests.

This recently introduced analysis service is based on Andrews’ proprietary Security Effectiveness and Efficiency (SEE) methodology.

Earlier this month, seven of New York’s Capital Region commercial real estate properties were honored at a celebration of the area’s real estate industry.

The Building Energy Quotient Program has been launched by ASHRAE along with building industry groups and government agencies.

The odor in a room is enough to elicit a stronger impulse towards fairness, and researchers believe there is a correlation between hygiene and decency based on an increase in ethical behavior when the scent of a fruit scented cleaner filled a room.

The first annual Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Award recognizes facility, architect, and design professionals who employ and use sustainable practices at work, at home, and in their communities.

Guest Contributors Michael Jeppesen and Robert Pi̱on illustrate why and how sustainable renovations can boost ROI and property values.

USGBC has approved BOMI’s Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II (Design II) course which will help LEED professionals satisfy their credentialing maintenance requirements.

The first day of The TFM Forum/LiveXchange got off to a breezy, yet upbeat start on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at the Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, FL. Events for the group began mid-day, with some opting to play golf and others heading off to the historic Edison & Ford Winter Estate.

Guest Contributor Lee Kaufman examines the total site portfolio to consolidate sustainability investments.

BOMI will merge its 343-page Dictionary of the Built Environment, consisting of more than 4,500 terms, with the existing FMpedia, an online glossary for the facility management industry developed by the IFMA Foundation.

An online tool from Kimberly-Clark Professional can help facility managers reduce costs by selecting products that perform better and last longer.

In August, the 130 facilities staff members at East Stroudsburg University mixed business and pleasure in preparation for the coming academic year.

Each year, Today's Facility Manager sponsors the annual Facility Executive of the Year competition. This honor recognizes the achievements of an individual involved in a recent, single construction or renovation project.

Guest Contributor Jerry Kingwill explains how extensive safety programs can encourage a healthy workforce.

Global FM member organizations on five continents are celebrating this first annual event with luncheons, seminars, and workshops.

A just released survey sponsored by IREM sought to identify current and emerging legal/liability issues impacting real estate management professionals.