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The Green Grid has developed the Performance Indicator metric to provide broader understanding of data center cooling performance, and future planning.

In response to the AMA's June 2016 cautioning about In-Ga-N based LEDs used as sources of illumination, Rensselaer's Lighting Research Center addresses the issue.

Facility executives interested in accessibility issues should monitor the status of the update of ICC/ANSI A117.1 “Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities”.

While school is out, it’s a good time for facility management teams to conduct inspections and evaluate fixture updates.

In the early days of the consumer Internet and Enterprise IT markets, education played a critical role in helping activate these industries. How might students learn from smart city development?

Simply redesigning the facility doesn't solve every engagement issue, but it can go a long way to energize and inspire employees in their work.

This second article in a series discusses a new kind of urban infrastructure, purpose built for the digital age.

Facility executives and their service providers can address this health threat with diligent inspection of buildings and grounds.

A stadium-wide upgrade includes a new clubhouse for the Chicago Cubs. Opened in April 2016, the facility now features state-of-the-art capabilities.

Spurring the shift from leveraging data to fully digitizing cities are the pervasiveness of technology and expansion of open data policies.

With 11 locations throughout Arizona, Sauce Pizza and Wine replaced existing lighting to focus on food, not energy use.

Since 2002, CARE and its members have diverted more than four billion pounds of carpet from landfills in the United States.

When components are patched together without considering the entire system, there is significant risk the system will not deliver ideal performance. Facilities staff training is also important.

Regularly scheduled and preventative maintenance regimens are crucial for maintaining the health of your facility’s power systems.

At Legrand North America headquarters, this energy technology provides nearly 90% of the electricity to operate the 263,000 square foot facility.

This resource provides guidance to park staff and other stakeholders on areas including public access and usability, to ensure that facilities and amenities inspire activity.

It is important for facility managers to ensure their contractors are educated on the organization's on-site policies and safety procedures.

Poor posture, incorrect computer monitor positioning, and prolonged seating can all cause damage to the body. Without the proper training, this routine behavior puts added stress that not only causes worker discomfort, but can cost a company thousands of dollars in worker compensation.

The type of damage you see on your concrete is often a clue as to how it occurred in the first place. Proper diagnosing of the problem can help you determine how best to fix it, and how soon you need to address it.

The 5S Principles (Sorting, Set-In-Order, Shining, Standardization, and Sustaining) apply when seeking improvements to facility cleaning programs.