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The primary disciplines of facility management—building envelope & exteriors, construction & retrofits, energy, environment, facility management, interiors, safety, security, technology—along with other important topics are included in this section.



Water Conservation At Super Bowl LIII

The LEED Platinum certified Mercedes-Benz Stadium employs numerous design features and operational strategies aimed at reducing water consumption.
Chicago polar vortex

The Tracks Are On Fire!

Chicago rail crews are battling the polar vortex by setting the tracks on fire in an effort to keep trains running smoothly.
Centrifugal Pumps

e-HSC Double Suction Centrifugal Pumps

Series e-HSC double suction centrifugal pumps are designed specifically for HVAC systems and features advanced hydraulics.
data centers

Modular Data Centers: Solving Current And Future Capacity Requirements

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

New HardStop Decorative Protection Panels By Formica Group

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

New LEED Requirements For Student Housing Shift Responsibility

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.
building technologies

U.S. DOE Funding Early-Stage R&D On Building Technologies

Building envelope, energy management, and LED lighting are among the research areas to receive more than $40 million of funding.
streamline

Curo App Helps Streamline Work

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

YORK YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller Extends Range

Johnson Controls has extended the capacity range of its YORK® YZ Chiller beyond 1,000 tons — up to 1,350 tons.

It’s The Last Straw For Ben & Jerry’s

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

2019 SOLUTIONS For FM: Mercury Security Offers An Open Access Control Platform

The LP Series Intelligent Controllers from Mercury Security provides a next generation advanced access control platform that runs on embedded Linux. The company’s President, Matt Barnette, elaborates on its capabilities.
healthcare trends

Four Healthcare Trends To Watch In 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.
networking products

NETGEAR Networking Products

SMB offering includes switching line, advanced wireless access points for Insight cloud management, and a streamlined satellite for Orbi Pro Mesh Wi-Fi.
property managers

BOMA, BOMI Create Certification And Education Partnership

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

2019 SOLUTIONS For FM: HID Global Launches Versatile Printer

GreenCircle Certified, the HID FARGO HDP6600 Card Printer & Encoder offers speed and efficiency. The company's VP of Products, Dominic Tavassoli, elaborates on its features as well as industry trends.
Super Bowl LIII

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

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?
porcelain countertops

Crossville Porcelain Countertops

Crossville Porcelain Countertops are 12mm thick products engineered to provide endurance and style in both interior and exterior applications.

Recycled Rubber Used In Porous Pave Installations Tops 13M Pounds

An eco-friendly green building product made in the U.S., Porous Pave offers superior permeability for optimal storm water retention, exceptional application versatility, and demonstrated durability.
workplace technology

Workplace Technology Falls Short When Compared To Consumer Tech

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

OSHA Issues Final Rule To Protect Worker Privacy

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.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

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.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

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).

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.