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

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Rethinking Off-The-Shelf Console Design

AnneTFM — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:46:34 +0000

For mission-critical facilities, the selection of command and control consoles is crucial.

by AnneTFM

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

Guidebook For Sustainable Federal Facilities

AnneTFM — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:10:28 +0000

“The New Sustainable Frontier – Principles of Sustainable Development” is part of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Sustainable Development Education Initiative.

by AnneTFM

Construction & Operations Lessons In The Field

AnneTFM — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:10:08 +0000

In New Haven, CT, 5th and 6th graders have the opportunity to gain experience with architects, construction managers, and tradespeople through Kids Build, a program developed by architecture firm Svigals + Partners, in conjunction with the New Haven School Construction Program.

by AnneTFM

BOMA Approved as USGBC Education Provider

HeidiTFM — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:59:07 +0000

BEEP’s six on demand Webinars have been approved for a total of 12 GBCI CE hours and the four Webinars in the SOS series have been approved for a total of six GBCI CE hours, all counting toward the LEED Credential Maintenance Program.

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

BOMA International Publishes SOP Manual Guidebook

HeidiTFM — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:14:15 +0000

SOP manuals are critical in facility management since they aggregate policies, procedures, instructions, and directives so buildings can be managed safely, efficiently, and consistently.

by HeidiTFM

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

BIFM Awards 2010 - Call for Entries

HeidiTFM — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:48:10 +0000

Winners are announced at the BIFM Awards, the biggest networking event in the UK. The closing date for entries is Friday, April 30, 2010.

by HeidiTFM

Navigating A Path To Sustainability

AnneTFM — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:50:46 +0000

A report released by Environmental Systems, Inc. in December 2009 is aimed at helping financial and operations professionals sort through sustainability information, understand trends, and visualize what is possible.

by AnneTFM

SimplexGrinnell Gives Grant

AnneTFM — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:48:19 +0000

United Way of Central Maryland (UWCM) was announced as the recipient of a $30,000 grant to assist in implementing United Way Youth Venture.

by AnneTFM

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

Contest Offers Non-Profits An Office Makeover

AnneTFM — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:59:02 +0000

Gunlocke, designer and manufacturer of high end casegoods conferencing, seating and lounge furniture, will award one commendable non-profit organization through its first “Office Needs for Good Deeds”..

by AnneTFM

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

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

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

Season Of Giving

AnneTFM — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:49:28 +0000

As 2009 came to a close, employees at Indiana Furniture marked the new year with the collection of nearly 1,000 pieces of items for a local food bank.

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

BOMA Awards 360 Designation for Excellence in Management and Operations

HeidiTFM — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:01:57 +0000

Winners join a growing number of best-in-class buildings to receive the designation since its launch last spring. The BOMA 360 Performance Program recognizes best practices in building operations and management in commercial properties.

by HeidiTFM

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

USGBC Approves IREM Course on Sustainable Real Estate Management

HeidiTFM — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:36:47 +0000

The course focuses on common sense, cost effective ways to meet owner, tenant, and resident demand for “green” real estate and increase a property’s NOI through sustainable real estate management techniques.

by HeidiTFM

Call for Presentations: World Workplace 2010

HeidiTFM — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:27:08 +0000

IFMA invites members of the facility management profession to submit a proposal to be considered as a presenter for IFMA’s World Workplace 2010 Conference & Expo. Proposals will be accepted until 1/8/10.

by HeidiTFM

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