Tag: Certifications
Transitioning Into The Facility Management Field
To successfully transition employees into a facility management role, work is require from both organizations and individuals.
ABM Joins International WELL Building Institute As Cornerstone Member
Provider of integrated facility services and solutions, ABM has joined the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), administrator of the WELL Building Standard.
Spacewell Recognized With Smart Building Certification
This SBC accreditation for Spacwell recognizes buildings that have smart tech infrastructure in place to evaluate a building’s behavior and performance.
Philadelphia Eagles Facilities Recertified To ISO 20121
First certified in 2018, the organization embraces this event-focused ISO standard in pursuit of the “triple bottom line” of sustainability — economic, environmental, and social impacts.
GBAC STAR Certifies First Salon To The Program For Cleaning, Disinfection Protocols
A division of ISSA, the Global Biorisk Advisory Council recently certified Honolulu's Salon Blanc, New England's Gillette Stadium, and other facilities across the U.S.
BREEAM New Construction Standard Now For U.S. Market
BRE Global consulted with HOK to adapt its green building standard for new construction in the United States.
YMCA First Fitness Facility To Be WELL Certified
The Stonestown Family YMCA in San Francisco is the first fitness facility in the world to be awarded WELL Certification.
Facilities Designed To Be FORTIFIED Against Extreme Weather
The Insurance Institute For Business & Home Safety offers a set of building guidelines and standards for protecting against extreme weather for increased resilience.
theMART In Chicago Achieves Fitwel Certification
The Center for Active Design bestowed a Fitwel 2 Star Rating to theMART, an iconic four million square foot Chicago property.
Inspection “Alert” for Conveyances
ATIS Alert notifies customers when it is time for their building’s elevators, escalators, and other conveyances to be inspected.
New Certification Program For Prefabricated And Modular Data Centers
Uptime Institute has announced its TIER-Ready Program for equipment manufacturers, aimed at easing the planning process for data center facility managers.
NFPA Life Safety Certification For Health Care Facility Managers
The CLSS-HC is the first of new specialist certifications for facility managers and others responsible for ensuring safety at their facilities.
Energy Department, NIBS Release Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines
Energy Department and National Institute of Building Sciences Release Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines.
Tricks Of The Trade: Continuing Education
Tricks Columnist Kevin Folsom sorts through the various continuing education options for one operations manager. From the August 2013 issue.
Professional Development: A Step Above The Rest
Facility professionals with strong leadership skills are increasingly in demand at healthcare and higher education institutions.
Furniture Trends: Green Certifications Get More Comprehensive
Changes are on the horizon for third-party green product certification initiatives.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
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