New Asphalt Roofing EPDs Will Aid Green Building Projects
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association has completed a multi-year effort to develop Environmental Product Declarations for five types of asphalt roofing.
FM Alert: ISO Publishes Two Facility Management Standards
These voluntary, consensus standards focus on vocabulary for FM and strategic sourcing for facility management professionals.
FM Alert: Green Cleaning Guide Released
IFMA has released a how-to guide on green cleaning, the latest update in its series on sustainability for facility managers.
EPA Adds Green Label Plus Program To Buying Guidelines
The EPA’s recommendations, which guide U.S. government procurement practices, now include The Carpet and Rug Institute’s GLP certification program.
Facility Management Needs New Blood
The $1 trillion profession is facing a critical shortage of professionals as career paths in the industry undergo “significant change,” according to a new report from IFMA and RICS.
FM Alert: Guidance On International Symbol of Accessibility
Some cities and states have adopted a different symbol that was created to be more dynamic and suggestive of movement than the ISA.
FM Alert: NSC Accepting Nominations For Safety Awards
New for 2017, an award will be presented to employers dedicated to the health and safety of employees and community members on and off the job.
FM Alert: Most Ramps Do Not Meet ADA Requirements
A new study reveals that 71% of tested rubber wheelchair ramps do not meet ADA requirements.
FM Alert: Wired Certification Guidelines For Commercial Facilities
WiredScore’s Wired Certification Guidelines for Commercial Developments and Redevelopments provides standards for designing buildings to meet tenants’ current and future technology demands.
FM Alert: Free Energy Benchmarking Leverages 68B Square Feet Of Data
Released by Lucid in partnership with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, BenchmarkMyBuilding enables facility management professionals to leverage billions of data points on commercial building energy use.
FM Alert: International Private Sewage Disposal Code
The International Private Sewage Disposal Code® (IPSDC) will address best practices and technologies to ensure the safety and welfare of communities, individuals, and businesses that utilize their own onsite wastewater solutions.
FM Alert: Food Safety And Pest Management
A comprehensive pest management program is a necessary component to an effective food safety program under the Food Safety Modernization Act.
FM Alert: How To Prepare Your Facility For Inclement Weather
With the threat of a blizzard or severe storm always present, Apollo Safety offers safety recommendations to facilities.
FM Alert: Cybersmart Buildings Whitepaper
Johnson Controls and Booz Allen Hamilton publish call to action for building owners and facility managers to invest in cybersecurity.
FM Alert: Ladder Training Decreases Citations, Accidents
The American Ladder Institute's survey on ladder safety training inspires creation of National Ladder Safety Month, debuting March 2017.
New Report Examines Managing Construction Risk
Produced by Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with Alliant Insurance Services, the Managing Risk in the Construction Industry report provides insight for contractors, as well as building owners.
FM Alert: Technology Models For Outsourced Services
Here's a look at three common models for the application of workplace technology in association with facility management outsourcing.
FM Alert: Cradle To Cradle Certified Product Standard Recognized By EPA
Approximately 350 building materials, construction, and furnishings products from 159 manufacturers have achieved Cradle to Cradle product certification to date.
FM Alert: Workplace Anti-Retaliation Practices Recommended
OSHA's new recommended practices are intended to help companies promote workplace anti-retaliation programs.
FM Alert: NEMA Publishes 2017 ESPG
The 2017 Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG) is a comprehensive listing of NEMA electrical standards and an extensive directory of manufacturers and their products.
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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