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

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

First Integrated Green Construction Code Poised For 2010 Debut

HeidiTFM — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:06:52 +0000

Drafters of IGCC are nearing completion of the first ever integrated green code for traditional and high performance commercial buildings, set for a public release in March.

by HeidiTFM

FEA, IFMA Foundation Release EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Guide

George IFMA — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:26:10 +0000

Facility Engineering Associates (FEA), in partnership with the IFMA Foundation, has released a new publication detailing how to utilize EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, the second publication in the IFMA Foundation’s sustainability guide series.

by George IFMA

Nation’s Oldest Buildings Ripe For ‘Green’ Initiatives

HeidiTFM — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:08:28 +0000

DC has, on average, the oldest commercial buildings among the states, according to a new study conducted by SMR Research Corp. Older buildings are those most likely to have the greatest potential for energy efficiency improvements.

by HeidiTFM

CityCenter Named Best Commercial Project of 2009 by FSC-US

Laurie IFMA — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:42:08 +0000

The Forest Stewardship Council-US (FSC-US) has honored CityCenter in Las Vegas as the best commercial project of 2009 in the fifth annual Designing & Building with FSC Awards.

by Laurie IFMA

Sustainability Survey by CoreNet Global and Jones Lang LaSalle

HeidiTFM — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:31:00 +0000

New survey shows 74% of facility executives are willing to pay a premium to retrofit space that they own for sustainability criteria.

by HeidiTFM

ASHRAE Headquarters Receives Highest LEED Certification

HeidiTFM — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:45:55 +0000

The Society’s office building in Atlanta, GA, which underwent a major renovation in 2008, is one of only six buildings in the state of Georgia to receive a LEED Platinum rating,

by HeidiTFM

Third BOMI Course Gets Approval from USGBC

HeidiTFM — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:30:06 +0000

USGBC has approved BOMI’s Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II (Design II) course which will help LEED professionals satisfy their credentialing maintenance requirements.

by HeidiTFM

IFMA Foundation Sustainability “How-To Guides” Launched

HeidiTFM — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:59:10 +0000

Chris Hodges, principal of FEA and an active member of IFMA, has authored this first guide, entitled “Getting Started.”

by HeidiTFM

Study Connects Project Delivery Methods/Sustainability Goals

HeidiTFM — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:51:00 +0000

The first comprehensive study to explore the impact of project delivery methods and procurement procedures on achieving sustainable design and construction goals was released earlier this month.

by HeidiTFM

Frito-Lay North America Headquarters Achieves LEED Gold

Laurie IFMA — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:56:51 +0000

PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America recently announced its Plano, TX, headquarters has been awarded LEED® Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).

by Laurie IFMA

New Student Center Incorporates Sustainability and Technology

Andrea IFMA — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:11:23 +0000

The University of San Diego’s new Student Life Pavilion is designed to set a new standard.

by Andrea IFMA

New Report: VA Hospitals Could Set Healing Design Benchmark

HeidiTFM — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:15:18 +0000

If implemented, the recommendations in a new report from NIBS would provide the VA with a model that is paramount to the future success of veteran healthcare delivery and without precedent in the U.S. healthcare industry.

by HeidiTFM

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: A Floating World

HeidiTFM — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:58:58 +0000

The world’s first floating apartment complex, The Citadel, will incorporate the benefits of water into the infrastructure of the development.

by HeidiTFM

Report Shows Hotel Guests Prefer Green

Laurie IFMA — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:08:52 +0000

A recently released report by J.D. Power and Associates, the 2009 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study, showed, among other things, that green hotels made great strides in awareness, guest satisfaction, and participation in sustainable programs since the previous reporting period in 2008.

by Laurie IFMA

College Athletic Departments Playing Catch-up on Sustainability

HeidiTFM — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:44:12 +0000

New report shows that the commitment to sustainability is lower among athletic departments than compared to their institutions as a whole and to professional sports teams.

by HeidiTFM

Sears Tower Going Greener

HeidiTFM — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:00:55 +0000

The project will result in energy savings and reduced CO2 emissions to the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, cutting base building electricity use by up to 80% (by way of a combination of energy savings and cogeneration).

by HeidiTFM

The Greening of the Data Center

HeidiTFM — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:14:32 +0000

The Obama administration’s economic recovery package includes commitments to work towards a sustainable, energy efficient future. With the world’s servers currently consuming some 408 MWh of electricity, the effort is certainly needed.

by HeidiTFM

New Embassies in Panama and Bulgaria Practice “Green Diplomacy”

Laurie IFMA — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:15:16 +0000

In what amounts to a “green” diplomatic effort, the U.S. Embassy in Panama is the second American Embassy built to meet the energy and environmental standards established by the USGBC.

by Laurie IFMA

Energy Efficiency Indicator Identifies Business Strategies for Energy Efficiency Despite Turbulent Economy

Laurie IFMA — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:17:07 +0000

Johnson Controls, Inc., the global leader in energy efficiency and sustainability, and the International Facility Management Association will release the results of the third annual Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) on May 6 at 10 a.m. (CST) via Webcast.

by Laurie IFMA

MSN Finds It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green

Laurie IFMA — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:00:35 +0000

The survey found that overwhelmingly, almost 70% of the Americans surveyed say they would never limit toilet flushes to conserve water or use a kitchen compost.

by Laurie IFMA

Partnership For Greening Hotel Housekeeping

AnneTFM — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:47:58 +0000

The American Hotel & Lodging Association and the International Executive Housekeepers Association are working to increase sustainability.

by AnneTFM

Sustaining Initiative

AnneTFM — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:24:39 +0000

The Second Annual SustainIU initiative at the Bloomington campus of Indiana University kicks off today.

by AnneTFM

NSF 140 Guidance Manual Published

HeidiTFM — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:25:29 +0000

The guidebook is designed to make it easier to use NSF 140 and to establish consistency in the data collection and documentation required for certification.

by HeidiTFM