Association’s 2009 Charitable Giving

AnneTFM — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:25:46 +0000

Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) chapters donated cash, time, food, and toys to charitable organizations last year.

by AnneTFM

FRIDAY FUNNY: Watch Your Step…

HeidiTFM — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:34:45 +0000

Staircases are just staircases, right? Well, not always. Sometimes, a clever designer taps the talents of a diligent engineer, and the results can be pretty impressive.

by HeidiTFM

Kimberly-Clark Named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year

Andrea IFMA — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:46:26 +0000

For the second consecutive year, K-C will be recognized for its energy management practices and commitment to sustainable operations, resulting in significant energy and financial savings.

by Andrea IFMA

Minus5 Bringing Ice to the Olympics

Andrea IFMA — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:12:49 +0000

Minus5, who opened America’s first ice lounge, will be debuting their new concept, The Minus5 Igloo, during the Winter Olympics. The portable ice lounges will be unveiled at Monk McQueen’s Restaurant and Patio in Vancouver, BC and Monk’s Grill at the base of Whistler Mountain beginning this week. The portable structures will be at both locations for the next two months.

by Andrea IFMA

NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: HEAR From Honeywell

AnneTFM — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:06:12 +0000

The Honeywell Energy Analysis Report (HEAR) service can provide facility managers with detailed information on how their organizations are using energy.

by AnneTFM

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Strange Bedfellows?

AnneTFM — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:10:11 +0000

Three Holiday Inn locations are trying out a new way to provide guests a good night’s sleep.

by AnneTFM

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Oakley Carousel Can From Witt Industries

AnneTFM — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:59:43 +0000

This receptacle, suitable for both indoors and outdoors, features a sliding door for ease of servicing.

by AnneTFM

NSA Facility Recycling Efforts

AnneTFM — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:49:31 +0000

Armstrong World Industries has named the National Security Agency (NSA) in Ft. Meade, MD as its 2009 Ceiling Recycler of the Year.

by AnneTFM

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: SmartGuard From Cooper Crouse-Hinds

AnneTFM — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:35:31 +0000

These plates are designed to protect electrical boxes and wiring from damage during rough-in stage of construction projects.

by AnneTFM

Keynote For The TFM Show Announced

AnneTFM — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:10:45 +0000

The show, which takes place May 11-14, will feature award winning Danish architect/author Bjarke Ingels who will chronicle how his architecture evolves from the collision of political, economical, social as well as unnamed and unforeseen interests.

by AnneTFM

NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Security Analysis By Andrews International

AnneTFM — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:29:40 +0000

This recently introduced analysis service is based on Andrews’ proprietary Security Effectiveness and Efficiency (SEE) methodology.

by AnneTFM

Capital Region BOMA Awards

AnneTFM — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:37:06 +0000

Earlier this month, seven of New York’s Capital Region commercial real estate properties were honored at a celebration of the area’s real estate industry.

by AnneTFM

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Sensor By Functional Devices

AnneTFM — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:07:23 +0000

This is the first completely EnOcean-based self-powered wireless current sensor.

by AnneTFM

NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Total Resource Management By Geocycle LLC

AnneTFM — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:33:47 +0000

This service provides companies with a full suite of solutions focused on re-using, recycling and co-processing waste in the most beneficial manner.

by AnneTFM

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: KX-TDA50G Communications System

AnneTFM — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:44:29 +0000

Geared for small- and medium-sized organizations, the system from Panasonic Communications Company of North America supports a variety of phone types (e.g., analog, digital, IP).

by AnneTFM

ARRA Funds For State And Local Governments

AnneTFM — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:31:25 +0000

In an effort to clarify how ARRA funding ties to state energy code adoption and enforcement, 14 organizations have developed an explanatory statement in order to clarify for state and local governments.

by AnneTFM

NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Workplace Utilization Analysis

AnneTFM — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:34:45 +0000

This service from PeopleCube focuses on helping organizations identify how their real estate space is actually being used.

by AnneTFM

Building Energy Labeling Pilot Program Launched

AnneTFM — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:04:45 +0000

The Building Energy Quotient Program has been launched by ASHRAE along with building industry groups and government agencies.

by AnneTFM

$25,000 Gift Available For Healthcare Facility

AnneTFM — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:56:59 +0000

National Office Furniture will give a $25,000 Gift of Inspiration for Healthcare Environments to one lucky facility next spring.

by AnneTFM

Winter Maintenance Can Be Eased With Heated Mats

AnneTFM — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:45:07 +0000

Walt Neilson, maintenance team leader at Mercy Hospital in Grayling, MI, discussed with TFM his department’s use of electric snow melting mats

by AnneTFM

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Bed Bugs In Facilities

AnneTFM — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:08:21 +0000

In April 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a summit to address a developing pest problem—bed bugs in homes and other buildings. In a follow up on this topic, TFM spoke with an expert from Orkin, Inc. who attended the EPA Summit in April.

by AnneTFM

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Penetrations Through Standing Seam Metal Roofs

AnneTFM — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:25:45 +0000

While penetrations on these roof types can sometimes be avoided, mounting essential rooftop equipment and ancillary mechanicals will be successful when certain guidelines are followed.

by AnneTFM

NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Database Analysis From MicroMain

AnneTFM — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:37:40 +0000

This CMMS database “check up” provides facility managers an economical way to review the condition of their stored maintenance data.

by AnneTFM

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Colordentify From ERC Wiping Products

AnneTFM — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:52:11 +0000

This color coding approach to cleaning helps prevent cross contamination between departments and wiping applications.

by AnneTFM

Sustainable Sites Rating System Released, Pilot Projects Sought

AnneTFM — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:34:39 +0000

the Sustainable Sites Initiative has released the first rating system in the U.S. for the design, construction, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes, with or without buildings.

by AnneTFM