WEB EXCLUSIVE: SPRI and Sustainable Roof Systems–A Good Fit
The roofing industry has played an active role in developing interest in sustainable building design and construction. Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) members support...
New HVAC Filtration Information From Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark Filtration Products has added to its Filtering Out Confusion series of educational pamphlets. The series is designed to help HVAC and facilities management...
Biloxi, Mississippi Air Force Base After Katrina: One Year Later
One year ago, Keesler Air Force Base, located in Biloxi, MS, and home of the 81st Training Wing, sustained a direct hit from Hurricane...
Green Building Initiative™ Announces ANSI Sub-Committee Members
Scroll down to see the recently announced sub-committee members...The Green Building Initiative™ (GBI), which oversees the Green Globes™ building rating system, is currently seeking...
New Home Offers Hope To Hurricane Survivors
On the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastating sweep across the Gulf Coast, new housing alternatives are giving a second chance to the displaced...
Hurricane proofing with concrete
One year after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, engineers and designers are still studying measures to improve the durability of buildings. According to...
Directions: Don’t Overlook Leaking Door Closers
More than maintenance is at stake when standard hardware gets messy.
Renewable Energy Initiatives Independently Enacted By Cities and States
With the passage of the oil and gas bill, interest in our nation’s ability to create alternative energy continues to grow. The Bush Administration...
Corporate reputation takes 3.2 years to recover from a crisis
Executives around the world believe it takes companies slightly more than three years (3.2 years) to recover from a crisis that damages their reputation,...
Workplace safety podcast available for download
Larry Stahl, Industry Director of Eaton’s Electrical Business and Joe Sheehan, NFPA Principal Electrical Engineer are featured in a new podcast being offered by...
Sarnafil Inc. and Roofscapes, Inc. Offer Single Source Green Roof Warranty
Sarnafil Inc., a manufacturer of thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing systems, and Roofscapes, Inc., a full-service green roof firm, have announced a single source Sarnafil...
Friday Funny: A new office game!
This week's Friday Funny is just plain silly. It comes from the Web site, CorporateDump.com.The idea is to score the most points. Your attempts...
Steven Holl Architects announces the opening of the University of Iowa School of Art...
A hybrid instrument for the practice and analysis of artSteven Holl Architects announces the opening of the University of Iowa’s School of Art &...
Steven Holl Architects announces the opening of the University of Iowa School of Art...
A hybrid instrument for the practice and analysis of artSteven Holl Architects announces the opening of the University of Iowa’s School of Art &...
Follow up to yesterday's story on airport security measures: technologies to help identify liquid...
This follow up story on airport security measures examines the existing--but often not yet implemented--devices that can help identify liquid explosives. It comes from...
Schneider Electric Launches Expanded Automation Repair Services
Schneider Electric recently launched expanded expert repair services for over 120,000 products from more than 2,500 manufacturers through its Telemecanique® Automation and Control Repair...
Study Finds That Construction/Contractor Industry Confidence Has Fallen Nearly 40%
Cost of Materials Continues as Leading Issue. Energy & Fuel Leaps to Second Greatest ConcernConstruction and contractor industry confidence in the economy has dropped...
Fire Protection Engineers Boost Building Safety Since 9/11
Although better building methods and codes cannot stop determined terrorists, they can dramatically increase the number of lives saved in the event of an...
Major Insurers Address Increasing Weather-Related Losses
Dozens of new insurance activities, such as "green" building credits and incentives for investing in renewable energy, are emerging to tackle the causes of...
Escalating air security frays nerves, heightens facility management concerns over design and security
Yet another flight with U.S. ties has been given "special treatment" today--this time it was a Northwest Airlines plane leaving from Amsterdam and landing...
5 Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
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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