Students Win Eco Concrete, Egg Protection Device Competitions
The American Concrete Institute’s annual competition explores the benefits and sustainable properties of concrete.
AASHE Honors 2017 Sustainability Award Winners
The annual awards honor the institutions and individuals that are leading higher education to a sustainable future.
Question Of The Week: Are Nightmare Commutes Hurting Employee Morale?
As the spookiest day of the year approaches, staffing firm Robert Half highlights the cities with the most hair-raising commutes.
IFMA World Workplace Concludes With Member Recognitions
In Houston, TX, the International Facility Management Association closed out its 2017 conference with Awards of Excellence, a Chair Citation for Workplace Evolutionaries group, and new class of IFMA Fellows.
FM Alert: New Guide For Trash Management Available
NACS and Keep America Beautiful have teamed up to publish a guide to help retailers end littering in America.
FM Alert: BOMA Releases New Office Measurement Standard
BOMA 2017 For Office Buildings: Standard Methods of Measurement reflects changes within the commercial real estate industry since the standard’s prior release in 2010.
Winter’s Coming: Now’s The Time To Prepare Your Facility
Routine inspections of your facility from roof to foundation in the fall can prevent costly repairs in the future.
Employee Engagement For Workplace Safety
While it may seem impossible, a Zero Harm Culture for workplace health and safety can be achievable by following five key steps.
ISSA Celebrates Inaugural DEAL Awards
The DEAL program helps cleaning industry distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers benchmark their performance, streamline operations, and realize significant savings in warehousing and fleet expenses.
Don’t Let Students Stink Up Your School’s Locker Room
Once students return to school after the summer, it doesn’t take long for them to stink up school gyms and locker rooms. Here are some tips to help your school keep the “locker room smell” at bay.
New OSHA Alliances Protect Workers From Grain Handling, Chemical Hazards
The two new alliances with the National Grain and Feed Association and the American Chemistry Council will focus on preventing exposure dangers associated with the grain handling and polyurethane industries.
International WELL Building Institute Launches WELL Community Standard
The pilot program aims to set a new precedent for planning, building, and development by helping communities support the health and well-being of residents across all aspects of community life.
Workplace Safety Can Give Small Businesses A Recruiting Edge
The safety of the work environment was among the top criteria employees consider when evaluating a new job offer, according to a new survey.
New Guide To Purchasing Snow Services Available
Winter’s not far off: Start planning for purchasing snow and ice management services now with SIMA’s free guide.
Do You Work With The Next Facility Executive Of The Year?
Or, perhaps it's you? Nominations are open for the 16th annual Facility Executive of the Year Award, presented by Facility Executive magazine.
Venture X Offers Free Workspace To Businesses, Employees Displaced By Harvey
Due the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey, Venture X is offering free day passes for those from affected areas in its new, 20,000-square-foot flexible workspace in San Antonio, TX.
Over 10,000 Workers Working To Restore Power Due To Harvey Damage
As of Tuesday night, approximately 264,000 were without power in affected areas of Texas and Louisiana.
Employees Value Workplace Restrooms
Nearly 90% of American workers think the condition of workplace restrooms indicates how much a company values its employees.
Keep America Beautiful Asks Students “How Will You … End Littering?”
The second annual video contest taps into the imaginations of students in grades 9-12 to find out how they would end littering.
ICC Launches New Cloud-based Testing System
PRONTO allows candidates to take professional certification exams securely any time of day.