Suppliers of the Year
Network Services Company honored four of its preferred suppliers for outstanding performance in 2005. The awards were presented at Network’s 2006 supplier trade show...
Architect William McDonough Featured In DaVinci Exhibit
Now through September 4, 2006, the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry has on exhibit, "Leonardo daVinci: Man, Inventor, Genius." In addition to original...
Friday Funny: He who lives in glass elevators…
This amusing bit comes from Trying Not To Offend Apple...Well, that was fast. Not eight days after Apple's new flagship store was unveiled, Stevie...
Green Design Trends: The Road To Sustainability
Throughout history, cultures around the world have found methods to build and operate their structures in ways that did not threaten the surrounding natural environments.
Challenges for the paper reliant offices of today
Growth is good, but for successful businesses trying to manage that growth while making the most of the space they already have, the management...
Worst engineering mistakes: Where do the N.O. levees fit in?
Everyone makes a mistake, but few of us can claim involvement in errors of this caliber. Christopher Null has compiled a list that...
Weird "fuel cell" alternative: chocolate eating, energy excreting bacteria
This "what will they think of next" tidbit comes from today's NewScientistTec.com news service (From issue 2554 of New Scientist magazine, 01 June 2006,...
Weird “fuel cell” alternative: chocolate eating, energy excreting bacteria
This "what will they think of next" tidbit comes from today's NewScientistTec.com news service (From issue 2554 of New Scientist magazine, 01 June 2006,...
Working Hand-In-Hand with Mother Nature: Implementing A New Environmental Master Plan
For many, a series of natural disasters all over the world illustrate the need for mankind to co-exist with nature. The onslaught of...
Office Moving Essentials
BuyerZone.com has released a new planning and purchasing resource for facilities managers – BuyerZone.com’s Office Moving Essentials guidebook. This guide includes great reminders...
Table saw safety: new product minimizes accident risks
SawStop Saws are equipped with a safety system that detects when someone accidentally contacts the spinning saw blade, and then stops the blade in...
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Choosing Performance Tested Edge Systems
This Web Exclusive comes from Metal-Era, Inc.The roof is widely recognized as one of the most vulnerable parts of a building. Of the...
Breaking Lightfair News: LEED-EB Online Energy Calculator
OSRAM SYLVANIA has introduced an online calculator tool to help applicants pursuing the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED–EB certification determine the mercury content...
Turner launches critical path method scheduling group
Turner Construction Company today announced the formation of Quality Planning Solutions, LLC. This new subsidiary will become one of the nation's largest critical...
Sustainable By Design: Refrigerant Phase Outs
What options will facility professionals have as CFC and HCFC production declines?
Green Solutions: Combined Heat And Power Helps Fuel Convention Center
Convention center uses on-site power generation to produce clean energy that also reduces utility bills.
FM Issue: Choosing An Efficient Lighting System
Employee productivity, improved energy consumption, and overall safety are just a few of the factors to benefit from carefully planned lighting.
A Building At The Mercy Of Shifting Sands
With the list of tasks facility managers tackle each day, most are accustomed to the feeling of dealing with "moving targets." But, imagine if...
Friday Funny: Cube Fabulous!
Finally, an online reality series for the cube dweller.Life in middle management has its benefits. Working in a cubicle is not one of them....
Professional Development Reducing Liability Through Strategic Management
Guest Contributor David Bender illustrates how an overview of insurance policies may thwart trouble during downtimes.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
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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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.