FMLink Maintenance & Operations Newsletter 2014-03

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03 Apr 2014 — Maintenance and Operations

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ASHRAE publishes 2013 version of tests for BACnet conformance News: Products and Services	The Polygamy of CRE Outsourcing When to insource vs. outsource, and whether to contract to one or multiple service providers CoreNet Global: The LEADER
Advanced Energy Metering Helps Facility Managers Reduce Energy Consumption and Satisfy LEED 4 Evolving green building rating system introduces more stringent requirements for energy metering, BAS integration & data sharing. White Papers: E-Mon	BIFM publishes practical guide for building controls News: Products and Services
The ties that bind Keys to the delicate balancing act for FM providers and customers FM World	Landscape Maintenance How To: BOMI International
Environmental Health and Safety Record Keeping and Reporting How To: BOMI International IICRC publishes new and draft standards on inspection and cleaning of carpeting News: Products and Services Emprise: "Lean and green" office cleaning delivers major advantages Surveys NEMA publications cover maintenance of industrial and commercial electrical equipment News: Products and Services Fit for Business Keys to smarter contract and service delivery management FM World
CoreNet Global: CRE executives receive pay increases, reflecting strategic importance Surveys	Survey: Infection risk, cleanliness are top concerns when consumers choose long-term care facility Surveys
IREM launches free online real estate management marketplace for products and services News: Products and Services	IREM leadership development white paper gives best practices for coaching and developing others News: Products and Services
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Large health plan to benchmark over 1,000 healthcare facilities through FM BENCHMARKING News: Contract Awards	GSA leads the way with cost-saving leases, consolidations for federal buildings News: Developments
Are you leveraging the power of your people? Your most important assets are the ones leaving the building every evening. Don't underestimate the power of an engaged workforce. White Papers: CORT	Using Human Capital Metrics to Create a Balanced Business Case for Workplace Change Flexible workspace strategies to benefit a company's bottom line and positively impact human capital outcomes CoreNet Global: The LEADER
ISS to provide integrated facilities services for three ASSA ABLOY sites News: Contract Awards	MaxLite LEDs to brighten San Francisco airport terminal, reduce energy and maintenance News: Contract Awards
OSU picks AstroTurf turf field for renovated Boone Pickens Stadium News: Contract Awards	Merged U.K. facilities services organization announces name News: Associations and Organizations
LiveRoof green roof brings energy/eco benefits, hands-on learning to University of Arkansas News: Contract Awards	QA Graphics helps Hy-Vee supermarkets engage consumers on sustainability efforts News: Contract Awards
Xero Flor green roof system to enhance historic New York City apartments News: Contract Awards	Kimberly-Clark Professional headquarters sets pace with LEED Platinum for Operations + Maintenance News: Developments
DOE announces outdoor winners of solid-state lighting design competition News: Products and Services	Landscape Forms introduces modular cast stone benches News: Products and Services
Code groups to jointly develop North American standard for rainwater collection systems News: Developments	HDcctv Alliance ratifies standard to improve surveillance video interoperability News: Products and Services
GSA's federal bulk pricing agreement discounts maintenance, repair, operations products News: Developments	FST21's keyless biometrics/analytics technology offers automatic access control News: Products and Services
Access Fixtures announces new LED stainless steel bollard light News: Products and Services	Stakeholders propose energy performance-based approach to building code News: Developments
Exacq Technologies networked storage servers offer unified video management News: Products and Services	FM:Systems announces FM software updated with hoteling, BIM asset enhancements News: Products and Services
EPA honors corporate leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions News: Developments	Brivo Labs' OKDoor app connects Google Glass with access management News: Products and Services
Dahua network camera one of first to pass new UL standard for outstanding image quality News: Products and Services	EPA awards $500,000 to fund integrated pest management in schools News: Developments
Schneider Electric energy management software automates data exchange with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager News: Products and Services	Midwest Groundcovers launches sedum mix for landscaping, green roofs News: Products and Services
EPA seeks input on hazardous waste management in retail sector News: Developments	Kantech software integrated with Exacq offers enhanced access control and video surveillance News: Products and Services
Axis tool for CAD software visually depicts real-world security camera coverage News: Products and Services	ONVIF releases physical access control interoperability standard News: Products and Services
Idaho campus safety law to allow concealed guns News: Regulations and Government	ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam announces nominees for professional cleaning product awards News: Products and Services
Morse Watchmans best practices whitepaper covers key control, asset management systems News: Products and Services	New York City legislation promotes native plant use for stormwater retention, landscaping News: Regulations and Government
White paper explains continuously variable transmissions for U.S. outdoor power equipment News: Products and Services	HUD awards $1.8 billion to modernize public housing in all 50 states News: Developments
Genetec integration with ASSA ABLOY wireless lock technology to allow access control of most openings News: Products and Services	OCS invests in Agents4RM to create key international FM consultancy News: Developments
F&S: Data center cooling market to reach $2.04 billion in 2018 Surveys	Commercial real estate outlook positive but moderating, says NAR Surveys
F&S: Greener retail facilities create opportunities for Australian integrated FM providers Surveys	UNEP report: Energy-efficient building retrofits can increase profits, address climate change Surveys
HID Global paper shows trend to provide physical and data access from one device Surveys	Alternative Fiber: An Innovative Approach for a Resource-Constrained World BOMA
Global real estate values, rents continue climb to finish out 2013 Surveys	Sustainability for Existing Buildings Not Ready for LEED Certification See how LEED can help you even when you don't go through the certification process (yet) Sustainability: Leonardo Academy