Tricks Of The Trade: Continuing Education
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge offers advice to those with healthcare/design experience who are interested in facilities management.
Finalists In Smartest Building Challenge
A panel of five industry experts are determining which facilities will win the Siemens Smartest Building in America Challenge.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Broadened Security Options Through AlliedBarton
This provider of trained security personnel has launched a Strategic Partnership Program to offer clients access to related products and services.
EPA Lists Its Top 50 Green Power Purchasers
Top purchasers in the EPA Green Power Partnership program are using more than 12 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) of green power annually.
Feds Urged To Include Green Construction Code In New Government Buildings
Citing the gap between existing construction codes and green rating systems has been filled, the ICC encouraged the U.S. government to reference the IGCC in an effort to apply sustainable design principals to the design and construction of new federal buildings.
Untapped Resource: “Cash For Clunkers” Lighting Program
By qualifying for the Commercial Building Tax Deduction (CBTD), commercial lighting system owners can derive a tax benefit to help offset the cost of a new lighting system or lighting system improvement, up to 60¢ per square foot.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: SmartCover By Bentley Prince Street
This product is designed to protect carpet during facility construction projects.
HON Products level Certified
More than 60 products in five categories have received level™ certification, a multi-attribute, sustainability standard and third-party certification program for the furniture industry.
BOMA EER 2010: Managers Controlled Operating Expenses
The decrease in total operating expenses illustrates what commercial real estate managers noted all year: there is considerable pressure to reduce operating expenses and maintain strong net operating income.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Expert Advice From Bird-B-Gone
The company has added an Ornithologist to its team of bird control specialists to provide online advice.
Solutia Awarded ARRA Funds For Window Film Research
The company's Peformance Films segment has been awarded funds for continued R&D and commercialization of high performance retrofit window film technology.
ASHE Offers Healthcare Commissioning Book
Developed for healthcare professionals by healthcare professionals, this commissioning guide focuses on the issues specific to commissioning in this particular environment.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Sector And Momentum From BBF
These modular desking and storage furniture collections are the first to be launched under the BBF brand.
White Paper: Economics of Sustainability in Commercial Real Estate
The IFMA Foundation — a global leader in education and research for
professionals in the built environment — has released “The Economics of Sustainability in...
Trendway Garners SCS Certification For Pack
Pack, a desking, filing, and storage system, has achieved the Indoor Advantage Gold indoor air quality certification.
Statue Of Liberty Evacuated For Smoke
An automatic smoke/fire alarm was activated yesterday afternoon within the base of the monument.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Tile And Carpet Cleaning By Cintas
Launched in 44 major markets across North America, the service uses a patent pending, high pressure steam system.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: SecureLock Ceilings From Armstrong
This suspended ceiling system is designed to resist or prevent access to the plenum overhead.
Survey: Healthcare Needs More Sustainability Managers
The survey, podcast, and seminar series are part of the IFMA Healthcare Council’s mission to keep health care professionals abreast of the most critical trends in 21st Century hospitals.
EMCOR Recognized By EPA
The company's Construction Services in Indiana was recently named an Energy Star Service and Product Provider (SPP) partner.