Global FM Launches Awards Program

George IFMA — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:49:47 +0000

The Global FM Awards for Excellence in Facilities Management 2010 will recognize efforts by individuals and groups in the facility management industry who have made a positive contribution to the knowledge, practical application and communication of strategies to improve the built environment.

by George IFMA

The IFMA Energy Challenge: ENERGY STAR

HeidiTFM — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:15:31 +0000

IFMA has created a master account within the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and asks facility professionals to create their own accounts, add information about their facilities, and share that information with IFMA.

by HeidiTFM

Singapore Masters Program Encourages Sustainable FM

HeidiTFM — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:14:23 +0000

The need for the course has arisen out of the increasing call for more sustainable cities, especially in tropical zones such as Singapore, where more than 50% of carbon dioxide emissions can be attributed to buildings.

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

OSHA Issues Flu Directive for Healthcare Workers

HeidiTFM — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:20:37 +0000

In response to complaints, OSHA inspectors will ensure that healthcare employers implement a hierarchy of controls and encourage vaccination and other work practices recommended by the CDC.

by HeidiTFM

Walmart Looks to Cut 20 Million Metric Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Laurie IFMA — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:25:55 +0000

Walmart recently announced a goal to eliminate 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its global supply chain by the end of 2015.

by Laurie IFMA

New Guide for No-Cost/Low-Cost Energy Savings

HeidiTFM — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:49:41 +0000

BetterBricks and the IFMA Foundation have joined forces to produce the “No-Cost/Low-Cost Guide Energy Savings Guide,” a practical guide that provides facility managers with a roadmap of how to initiate strategies at their facility sites to reap immediate savings.

by HeidiTFM

LEED Green Associate Credential Launches in Canada

HeidiTFM — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:47:12 +0000

The LEED Green Associate credential signifies fundamental knowledge of green building concepts and is ideal for both professionals in non-technical fields of practice as well as professionals and students working towards the LEED Accredited Professional exam.

by HeidiTFM

EuroFM releases FM Futures Report

George IFMA — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:40:26 +0000

EuroFM recently released its FM Futures Report, sponsored by IFMA. The document was created through multiple industry workshops throughout Europe, in locations including Helsinki, Finland; Manchester, England; and Zurich, Switzerland. Panels of European academics and FM practitioners gathered with the goal of developing a vision for the future of facility management.

by George IFMA

New IFMA Community for Casino/Gaming Facility Managers

HeidiTFM — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:05:33 +0000

The new community will provide a network for gaming facility professionals to connect with one another and share resources through webinars, roundtables, benchmarking studies, and other continuing education opportunities.

by HeidiTFM

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

IFMA Foundation Releases Effective Lighting Solutions Guide

HeidiTFM — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:43:06 +0000

Available as a free PDF download, Lighting Solutions gives an overview of several keys to lighting initiatives.

by HeidiTFM

Philadelphia Hosts IFMA’s New Facility Fusion Conference

Laurie IFMA — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:22:24 +0000

IFMA has combined its 2010 spring events into one conference, offering facility professionals a fusion of new ideas, best practices, and leadership and management training.

by Laurie IFMA

Online Registration Now Open for The TFM Show

HeidiTFM — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:32:59 +0000

The event is geared to meet the education, networking, and informational needs of facilities managers, architects, designers, specifiers, engineers, building owners, and professionals who design, build, operate, and renovate.

by HeidiTFM

IFMA Releases 2010 FM Resource Guide

George IFMA — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:38:22 +0000

The International Facility Management Association has released its sixth annual FM Resource Guide, a comprehensive, easy-to-use listing of hundreds of facility-related companies, products and services organized by region and category.

by George IFMA

Two Achievements in the Global FM Community

HeidiTFM — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:31:48 +0000

Brazil’s facility management association celebrates five years and Global FM pioneer is honored in the UK.

by HeidiTFM

Florida A&M University Going Green with Siemens

Laurie IFMA — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:29:14 +0000

Through a $2.4 million energy savings performance contract now being executed by the Building Technologies Division of Siemens Industry, Inc., Florida A&M University (FAMU) is now on the path to a greener and more sustainable campus for the students and faculty.

by Laurie IFMA

IFMA Foundation Releases Higher Education Guide

HeidiTFM — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:36:21 +0000

The new guide provides a listing of all known facility management programs in North America.

by HeidiTFM

The Top 10 Green Building Trends to Look for in 2010

Andrea IFMA — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:19:21 +0000

While much of the last decade had all of us focused on shiny new green buildings as the silver bullet for the many environmental challenges in the built environment, the virtual collapse of new development has helped the industry to refocus on the real solution: greening existing buildings.

by Andrea IFMA

The Benefits of Low Cost Domestic Sourcing

HeidiTFM — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:28:12 +0000

Many companies have found that low cost domestic sourcing can offer a key solution, complement global strategies, and help both U.S. and foreign firms expand their reach in the U.S.

by HeidiTFM

Survey Gauges Facility Managers’ Outlook on Water-related Issues

George IFMA — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:50:44 +0000

Looking ahead to what 2010 might bring, a new survey conducted last month asked facility managers and other building professionals about water conservation, water costs, and other related issues in their facilities in the coming year.

by George IFMA

Shrinking Salaries? Not For Facility Managers!

HeidiTFM — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:27:42 +0000

A new survey indicates facility management is among the top 20 professions anticipating sizable salary increases in 2010.

by HeidiTFM

DOL Unveils “Open Government” Efforts

HeidiTFM — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:05:55 +0000

The work is part of the Obama Administration’s continued commitment to improved accountability, transparency, and service to the American public.

by HeidiTFM

City & Country Clubs Council of IFMA Partners with Club Managers Association of America

Laurie IFMA — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:14:35 +0000

The City & Country Clubs Council of IFMA is pleased to announce its partnership with the Club Managers Association of America, a professional association of nearly 7,000 managers of city, country, golf, yacht and athletic clubs.

by Laurie IFMA

New Survey Reveals School Districts Cutting Spending Due to Rising Energy Costs

Andrea IFMA — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:46:37 +0000

Two-thirds of school districts responding to a new “School Energy and Environment Survey” from Honeywell and Education Week Research have made spending cuts or modifications as a direct result of rising energy bills.

by Andrea IFMA