Facility Management

Free Best Practice Guide For Chemical Risk Assessment

February 6, 2019

Graphic Products created the free resource to simplify the documentation of hazards and controls for chemicals in the workplace.

Interiors

In London, Hilton Introduces Its First Vegan Suite

February 6, 2019

The global hospitality company refurbished an existing suite that caters to those seeking a more eco-friendly lodging experience.

building envelope preventive maintenance

Question Of The Week

How Can I Manage Our Outside Contractors Successfully?

February 6, 2019

When facility managers work with outside contractors, there are several factors to consider to ensure the highest level of success.

Facility Management

Improve Deployment of IoT Networks

February 6, 2019

Deploy-It-Yourself Management Platform simplifies access to IoT-enabled data and control capabilities from systems, sensors, and equipment.

White Papers & Case Studies

Looking For A Procurement Solution For Every Budget?

February 5, 2019

Job Order Contracting is a great way to complete construction procurement projects quickly and on budget. Download this eBook from Gordian to learn more.

Technology

How Digital Twin Technology Is Central To Smart Buildings

February 5, 2019

A virtual replica of a physical environment, a digital twin helps building operators to gain new insights, optimize workflows, and monitor processes remotely.

Environment

Illinois Ranked Top State For LEED Green Building In 2018

February 4, 2019

Massachusetts and Washington earned the second and third spots in the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building ranking.

Friday Funny

Friday Funny: Hey Bill Belichick, Who’s The Boss?

February 1, 2019

In advance of the Super Bowl this weekend, a Korn Ferry survey found that the Patriots’ Belichick would make a better CEO, but most would prefer the Rams’ McVay as a boss.

Webinars

Did You Miss Our Best Practices For Evaluating And Adopting Technology Webinar?

January 31, 2019

View this free video webinar and learn five key factors facilities professionals are using to evaluate technology, secure budget approval, and plan ahead.

New Facilities Construction

Three-Acre Green Roof Helps Earn LEED Gold For Gateway Arch Museum

January 31, 2019

The new Visitor Center and Museum at Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO is one of only 10 National Park Service sites to be awarded LEED certification.

Technology

Change Leadership In FM: It Starts And Ends With The Tone At The Top

January 31, 2019

In an increasingly digital environment, facility management leaders foster successful evolution by showing their willingness to encourage change toward an innovation culture.

Safety

Enhanced RxAir UV Light Air Purifiers Fight Flu, Colds, Airborne Germs

January 30, 2019

Vystar Corp.'s new and improved air purifiers feature longer-lasting, more effective UV light for more efficient inactivation of viruses and bacteria.

New Facilities Construction

Modular Data Centers: Solving Current And Future Capacity Requirements

January 29, 2019

Modular data centers offer multiple benefits for organizations looking to add new data center space at a rate that addresses actual capacity increases.

Interiors

New HardStop Decorative Protection Panels By Formica Group

January 29, 2019

High-performance, impact resistant wall panels feature a fiberglass core for added durability, strength, and fire resistance.

Environment

New LEED Requirements For Student Housing Shift Responsibility

January 29, 2019

New LEED v4 requirements for student housing require new training and a shift in the behaviors of students, residence life staff, maintenance, and housekeeping staff.

Facility Management

Curo App Helps Streamline Work

January 29, 2019

The Curo app identifies tasks and streamlines work with multiple projects, providing crew members with clear expectations, communication, and training.

Environment

It’s The Last Straw For Ben & Jerry’s

January 28, 2019

The ice cream company will stop offering plastic straws and spoons in its more than 600 Scoop Shops worldwide in early 2019.

Workplace Culture

Four Healthcare Trends To Watch In 2019

January 28, 2019

JLL examines four healthcare industry trends for 2019 and beyond, including the power of the workplace to attract employees and reducing infections in healthcare facilities.

FM Alert

BOMA, BOMI Create Certification And Education Partnership

January 26, 2019

The organizations will create an early-career certification for commercial property managers and produce online education for the commercial real estate industry.

Friday Funny

Friday Funny: Will The Super Bowl Make Employees “Sick?”

January 25, 2019

More than half of professionals know someone who has skipped work the day after a major sports event. How many football fans will show up for work at your facility on February 4?

Technology

Workplace Technology Falls Short When Compared To Consumer Tech

January 24, 2019

Employees wish their workplace technology was as easy and powerful as their personal technology, according to a survey by The Workforce Institute at Kronos.

FM Alert

OSHA Issues Final Rule To Protect Worker Privacy

January 24, 2019

The rule eliminates the requirement for establishments with 250 or more employees to electronically submit worker injury and illness information from two specific forms to OSHA each year.

Lighting Products & Controls

MaxLite Earns Patent For TriMax Vapor Tight Fixture

January 23, 2019

The TriMax is engineered with connections at the top of the fixture that maintain a hermetic seal when two or more 4’ fixtures are linked together.

Safety

Most Americans Don’t Know How To Operate An AED

January 23, 2019

A new survey from Cintas found that 63 percent of Americans are not confident that they know how to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Lighting Products & Controls

New LCS WiFi Lighting Control System From Vista

January 22, 2019

The low-profile, lightweight, cloud-based, multi-zone WiFi lighting controller can be managed from a mobile device regardless of location via a free, downloadable app.

FM Alert

IFMA’s Facility Management Benchmark Report Released

January 22, 2019

The report includes an exploration of facility management strategies for organizational agility and change management.

ACE Mentor Program Greater Philadelphia Giant Jenga Tournament

Friday Funny

Friday Funny: Giant Jenga Tournament Supports ACE Careers

January 18, 2019

Participants will test their steady hands and sense of balance at the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia's Giant Jenga Tournament next month.

Safety

Keys To Safer Residence Hall Emergency Evacuations

January 17, 2019

Building codes, emergency strategies, and thoughtful design help protect residence hall occupants when an emergency evacuation is necessary.

Construction & Retrofits

ASHRAE Creating New Net-Zero World HQ Building

January 16, 2019

ASHRAE will invest $15.7 million to renovate its new world headquarters building in metro Atlanta, GA, with the intent of being designed for net-zero energy efficiency.

Construction & Retrofits

What Is A Scope Of Work And Why Does It Matter?

January 16, 2019

By knowing exactly what a Scope of Work is and what it should contain, you can get your budget estimate off to a strong start, setting your project up for success even before kick-off.

Security

Active Shooter Training Needed In The Workplace

January 15, 2019

More than a third of employed Americans are not confident they know what to do if an active shooter enters a building they are in, according to a new poll.

Construction & Retrofits

Off-Site Construction Council Releases Industry Survey Results

January 14, 2019

The survey explores how the U.S. construction sector's use of off-site construction techniques and technologies has changed over the past four years.

FM Alert

Resources To Protect Workers From Falls Available

January 14, 2019

A collection of compliance assistance resources from OSHA aim to reduce the number of fall-related injuries and fatalities in the construction industry.

Safety

Hydro Systems’ Chemical IoT Platform

January 14, 2019

Hydro Connect can help industrial laundries harness, analyze, and use data to cut back on wasted product, emergency maintenance calls, and expensive repairs.

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

Rosendin Electric Bringing 84 Jobs To Pflugerville, TX March 22, 2019

The electrical contract company is investing $3 million to relocate its facilities in Texas and California to a 50,000-square-foot facility. - Read: Rosendin Electric Bringing 84 Jobs To Pflugerville, TX at BusinessFacilities.com.

GM Investing $300M In Michigan Plant For New Chevrolet EV March 22, 2019

The project will add 400 jobs at the Orion Township assembly plant; GM will also invest $1.8 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations across six states, adding 700 new jobs - Read: GM Investing $300M In Michigan Plant For New Chevrolet EV at BusinessFacilities.com.

Arrive Logistics Investing $3.6M In Tennessee Expansion March 21, 2019

A location in the center of Freight Alley was a top priority for the logistics company, which will create 500 news jobs at its expanded Chattanooga operations. - Read: Arrive Logistics Investing $3.6M In Tennessee Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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