EMCOR Recognized By EPA
The company's Construction Services in Indiana was recently named an Energy Star Service and Product Provider (SPP) partner.
Standard Adopted by Department of Homeland Security
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the adoption of the ASIS American National Standard for Organizational Resilience for the DHS’s Private Sector Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program.
FRIDAY FUNNY: Little Did They Know…
No joke, in this board game from the 1970s called Offshore Oil Strike, each player has hazards like fire, blow-out, broken pipes, and much more to deal with in order to be declared the big winner.
Development In Organic LED Lighting
Scientists from GE Global Research and Konica Minolta have demonstrated illumination quality white OLEDs essential for producing products at lower costs.
AIA Consensus Construction Forecast
Even with modest improvements in the overall U.S. economy, nonresidential construction spending is expected to decrease by more than 20% in 2010 with a marginal increase of 3.1% in 2011 in inflation adjusted terms.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Photo Index Of Maintenance & Renovations
ConstructionPhotoDocs.com has introduced a photo indexing service geared to facility management work.
Revised U.S. Forest Management Standard
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) recently announced revisions to its Forest Management Standard for the contiguous U.S.
ORGATEC 2010: Better Office – Greater Success
From October 26 to 30, 2010, ORGATEC will once again take place in Cologne, Germany. Approximately 700 suppliers from about 35 countries are expected to exhibit this year.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: XCLUDER BLOCKS For Pest Control
This product from Global Material Technologies fits standard corrugated metal siding to exclude rodents, birds, and bats.
Cooling Cleanup Volunteers
Kohler Rental is providing air conditioning and power generation equipment to assist wildlife cleanup in the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Resource Offers Access to Employee Protection Information
Workers who “blow the whistle” on prohibited or unlawful practices in the workplace as well as safety and health discrimination play an important role in assuring compliance with federal laws.
Cutting-edge Online Campaign – 'My Gulf Action' – Allows Everyone to Take Direct Action...
SmartPower, the nation's leading non-profit marketers of clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency, announced today the launch of My Gulf Action, an online campaign for individuals who are deeply concerned about the BP oil spill and want to help reduce our nation's collective reliance on fossil fuels.
APPA Releases New Natural Gas Study
Entitled “Implications of Greater Reliance on Natural Gas for Electricity Generation,” the report takes a detailed look at natural gas demand, supply, transmission and storage infrastructure, along with several other issues.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Bright Solutions By Action Services Group
The BrightSolutions service brand retrofits interior and exterior lighting applications for reduced energy consumption and maintenance.
New Information On Legionnaires' Disease
This month marks 34 years since the infamous outbreak in Philadelphia that claimed 34 lives and made 221 persons sick with what is now called Legionnaires' disease. A new book for general audiences is now available on this subject.
Alternative Energies Crucial During Intense Heat Waves
Only by investing in new energy projects while simultaneously reducing consumption can we avert the “economic, resource and ecological time bombs” just waiting to go off, says Tishman Technologies Executive Vice President Ronald Bowman.
Professional Development: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Guest Contributor Stanley Trim examines how to leverage proven processes to manage GHGs.
Technology Trends: The Mechanics Behind The Magic
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Tricks Of The Trade: Winning Welcome Letters
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge offers advice on tenant welcome packages.
Tricks Of The Trade: Beating Bed Bugs
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps one facility manager get up to speed on this topical problem that has been in the news lately.