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Making Sustainable AttainableWhat was once a goal is becoming a reality
BOMA |
Frost & Sullivan: Need for energy efficiency drives smart building systems marketSurveys |
F&S: Energy efficiency initiatives, advanced features to transform building automation marketSurveys |
ASHRAE makes changes to In Operation methodology for bEQ programNews: Associations and Organizations |
The Value of Facility Condition Assessments to Sustainability ProgramsSustainability: FEA (Facility Engineering Associates, P.C.) |
Intelligent lighting systems are a key driver for wireless control market for smart buildingsSurveys |
Cintas offers summer fire safety tips for FMsNews: Products and Services
Building industry groups to sync regulatory, voluntary green building toolsNews: Associations and Organizations
Elevator buttons harbor more bacteria than toilets, finds studySurveys
JLL online tool helps companies balance green offices and productivityNews: Products and Services
Legal-Ease: Top 10 Issues for Existing Mixed-Use ProjectsBOMA |
 BSRIA releases 2014 maintenance and operations benchmarking results Surveys |
IEA forecast sees renewable power as growing, cost-competitive option, but facing medium-term risksSurveys |
 City-level carbon accounting standard released News: Products and Services |
Shelton Group study shows favorable attitudes but lower sales for green brandsSurveys |
Choosing a Property Management CompanyHow To: BOMI International |
Perilously ComplacentComplacency has devastated even one-time powerhouses of the business world; see how to keep your organization from falling into this dangerous mode (with special tips for the jansan industry)
ISSA Today |
NEMA lighting standard recommended in revised DOE reportNews: Products and Services |
 BRE research challenges perception that sustainable construction costs more Surveys |
 NRDC data center report: Up to 30% of servers no longer used, yet consume vast amounts of energy Surveys |
International Union of Architects commits to phasing out CO2 emissions in built environmentNews: Developments |
 IFMA study promotes business continuity planning, provides guide Surveys |
ASHE Energy to Care program to help hospitals cut energy consumptionNews: Developments |
U.K. Parliament report leads way on growing "circular economy;" welcomed by Carbon TrustNews: Products and Services |
Survey: Fans more likely to attend games, buy concessions if stadium composts and recyclesSurveys |
Grocery chains rapidly adopt Green Globes for building certificationNews: Developments |
GSA's green federal buildings fight climate changeNews: Associations and Organizations |
 World Cup 2018 in Russia to include six BREEAM-certified stadiumsNews: Developments |
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 ISS U.K. signs up to kick off new cup recycling service News: Developments |
 DOE reports show U.S. installed wind energy ranks 2nd in world Surveys |
ASHRAE offers new course on building demand response and the coming smart gridNews: Associations and Organizations |
Experts target using best practices, education to combat fires in buildings under constructionNews: Associations and Organizations |
 Balfour Beatty Construction to install first-of-kind net-zero modular classroomsNews: Contract Awards |
 ARCHIBUS software to optimize building service and processes for Minnesota county News: Contract Awards |
 MEM Property Management Corporation to provide property management for Summit Heights Condominiums News: Contract Awards |
 NexCore to develop, manage medical office building on pace-setting new hospital campus News: Contract Awards |
Version 4 of DesignBuilder software to makes building energy simulation easyNews: Products and Services |
GSA announces strategic sourcing awards for jansan suppliesNews: Regulations and Government |
 Chicago Landmark AMA Plaza earns IREM sustainable property certification News: Developments |
 TD Ameritrade's headquarters becomes 9th largest new construction LEED Platinum building in USA News: Developments |
 Fellowes launches IAQ control systems, walk-away shredder News: Products and Services |
 CORT, iCORE share revenue-saving tips for start-upsNews: Products and Services |
ASIS releases new supply chain risk management standardNews: Products and Services |
Maintenance Connection's mobile CMMS software helps manufacturers track energy consumptionNews: Products and Services |
 Western Glass offers zero-chemical scratched glass repair, graffiti removal News: Products and Services |
American Chemistry Council to use materials science expertise to inform LEEDNews: Developments |
 2014 National Electrical Code now effective in 12 states; promotes safe use of latest technologies News: Regulations and Government |
 Nyco launches first industrial and institutional cleaning brand using Omnia high-performance solventNews: Products and Services |
GBCI unveils Proven Provider designation to streamline LEED review processNews: Developments |
 Spartan Chemical's coffee and tea carafe destainer leaves equipment clean News: Products and Services |
Regulatory demands are driving FM outsourcing, real estate/procurement collaborationNews: Products and Services |
 Velodome high-security vending machines dispense bicycle repair parts News: Products and Services |
Singapore unveils pace-setting third masterplan and incentives to drive green building and retrofitsNews: Developments |
 DOE recognizes University of Utah historic building for saving $57,000 a year by efficiency News: Developments |
New report promotes standardized data collection for energy efficiency financingSurveys |
Navigant Research: Siemens, Schneider Electric top list of building energy management systems (BEMS) providersSurveys |
 Smart cities to quadruple in number from 2013 to 2025 Surveys |
BIFM: Confidence in operational data boosts FM's statusSurveys |
Commission finds many firms failing to protect key rights of cleaning workersSurveys |
Choice and empowerment unlock productivity in the workplace, research findsSurveys |
EIA: Other renewables now regularly surpassing hydropower generationSurveys |
BOMA Canada: BOMA BESt-certified office buildings used 12% less energySurveys |
New York City, DC, San Francisco among most expensive U.S. metros for doing businessSurveys |
 Global heat pump market grew by 7.2% in 2013, finds report Surveys |
 CBRE / Maastricht University: Minneapolis leads USA in green commercial real estate Surveys |
Shift up a gearShift management software can help you make optimal use of your FM teams by automating the most complicated tasks, balancing your staff's strengths with your clients' need and your company's service objectives
FM World |
Navigant: Addressing big data challenges is key to smarter citiesSurveys |
 LiveWall green wall brings nature to Rapid Central Station News: Contract Awards |
