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Military precisionDo ex-service personnel make some of the best FMs? An interesting case is made!
FM World |
BRE research paper focuses on reducing water consumption in office buildingsNews: Products and Services |
Fenway Has A New Green MonsterExcel Dryer hits a grand slam for the Red Sox with the installation of the original, patented, high-speed and energy-efficient hand dryer — The XLERATOR.
Case Studies: Excel Dryer, Inc. |
IEHA offers tips for cleaning facilities potentially exposed to EbolaNews: Products and Services |
Kaivac: Protecting restroom cleaning pros from Ebola and other infectious diseasesNews: Products and Services |
A sense of ownershipIn-house or outsourced FM services: Commercial and personal ramifications
FM World |
Ebola reference guide: FMLink's resource compilation and action plans for facilities managersNews: Products and Services
Engaging the clientWhy client relationships work better when the service provider evaluates the client as well as the other way around
FM World
Tapping the Millennial Talent PoolThe challenges in replacing retiring FM talent from the values-driven, technology-savvy millenials
FMJ
ISSA-TV cleaning videos cover preventing infections, improving productivity, and food prep hot spotsNews: Products and Services
Who goes there?Security and visitor management systems: why one needs more than pen-and-paper badge systems
FM World |
Developing the Next Generation of Workplace ProfessionalsHow five interns and fellows share how they found the intersection between different fields of study and corporate real estate
CoreNet Global: The LEADER |
ISSA launches standardized training program for cleaning professionalsNews: Associations and Organizations |
IREM leadership development white paper focuses on evolution of today's leadershipNews: Products and Services |
What Do We Know About the LEED Dynamic Plaque?Is there something missing from this new tool developed by the U.S. Green Building Council?
Sustainability: Ashkin Group |
Workplace Wellbeing: How the built environment can affect health and wellnessFMJ |
Six Steps to Developing an Income BudgetHow to make sure that all lease rental income gets into your budget the right way
How To: BOMI International |
ASIS International, Security Industry Association launch learning management system for security professionalsNews: Associations and Organizations |
AIA, CSI, NIBS publish updated United States National CAD Standard, with new BIM moduleNews: Products and Services |
Johnson Controls divests FM business, launches building efficiency initiative with World Resources InstituteNews: Developments |
 ISS presents perspectives on FM delivery transitions Surveys |
ASIS International selects most innovative security productsNews: Products and Services |
 CHPS releases fourth edition of CA-CHPS high-performance schools criteria News: Products and Services |
Refrigeration industry leaders organize global refrigerant management initiativeNews: Associations and Organizations |
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 ISS increases facility services contracts in Sweden, Czech Republic, Chile News: Contract Awards |
QA Graphics releases newest data manager toolNews: Products and Services |
 New BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit-Out program offers flexibility News: Associations and Organizations |
 Lobby security for NYC office tower provided by optical turnstiles from Smarter Security News: Contract Awards |
Online IREM courses address property management successNews: Associations and Organizations |
 Ninkasi Brewing protects admin building, local watershed with rooftop gardensNews: Contract Awards |
 GLTi to rehabilitate 10,000 sq. ft. Florida International University green roofNews: Contract Awards |
 Green roof to help manage stormwater on WIU-QC riverfront campus News: Contract Awards |
 Leafield designs custom recycling units for new university learning center News: Contract Awards |
IREM partners with Center for Creative Leadership for leadership development resourcesNews: Associations and Organizations |
Louisiana State University chooses Accruent IWMS cloud solution to manage facilitiesNews: Contract Awards |
 EPA helps five state capitals develop green infrastructure, improve resiliency News: Regulations and Government |
 LiveWall-based living art mural beautifies, buffers outdoor equipment News: Products and Services |
JLL positions itself for changing global work environment; addresses tomorrow's workforce, technology, business analyticsNews: Developments |
ASHRAE releases legionellosis standard for building water systems for fourth public reviewNews: Products and Services |
EPA recognizes manufacturing, retail leaders in electronics recycling challengeNews: Developments |
 Onset announces Bluetooth Smart temperature/humidity data loggerNews: Products and Services |
 Dahua announces high-performance HD security cameraNews: Products and Services |
 GLTi mobile edible wall unit accommodates 90 students or others News: Products and Services |
 Rentec Direct property management software expands network to 28 locations globally News: Products and Services |
 UNEP launches school food waste challenge News: Developments |
Green building certification system final rule from DOE supports increased energy and water efficiencyNews: Regulations and Government |
 Morse Watchmans integration with Software House/Tyco C•CURE 9000 streamlines key managementNews: Products and Services |
Private companies, federal agencies, national labs join Better Buildings Challenge to drive data center efficiencyNews: Developments |
 World Architecture Festival announces global building awardsNews: Developments |
 Suprema biometric access control integrates with Milestone XProtect video News: Products and Services |
EPA WaterSense partners honored for water efficiency effortsNews: Developments |
 CAFM Resources adds operations and maintenance module to EvolveFM CAFM software News: Products and Services |
 JBG's innovative, efficient office complex wins NAIOP award for sustainability in commercial real estate News: Developments |
 Linetec white paper covers antimicrobial infused coatings for use in public spaces News: Products and Services |
Vanderbilt Industries agrees to acquire Siemens' integrated Security Products businessNews: Developments |
 Winners of Detektor international security product awards 2014 announced at Skydd News: Products and Services |
 DOE recognizes two cities and a school district in Oregon for energy reduction successes News: Developments |
BIFM announces FM industry award winners for 2014News: Developments |
 Green Roof Solutions introduces 100% recycled wind erosion anchor for green roofsNews: Products and Services |
 HID Global merges security and convenience with HID Mobile Access for doors News: Products and Services |
 USGBC, Honeywell collaborate on "LEED Dynamic Plaque" for ongoing facility performanceNews: Products and Services |
 EPA releases greenhouse gas emissions data from large industrial facilitiesSurveys |
2014 GRESB results show commercial property sector rising to sustainability challengeSurveys |
GSA's Fort Carson study to help Army attain net zero energySurveys |
 London's newest meeting point unveiled at ground level of The Leadenhall BuildingSurveys |
 "Overwhelming evidence" links office design with staff health and productivity, finds WorldGBC Surveys |
 Staples: Fewer employees going to work with flu, but still 60%; site offers tips to prepare Surveys |
 Study analyzes association between hospital violence and weapon availability to security personnel Surveys |
Innovation could cut costs of green roofs and walls 28% by 2017Surveys |
Studies reveal growing demand for LEED-credentialed professionals across building sectorSurveys |
Preparing for the Worst: How to Plan for an Active Shooter ScenarioPreparing your building, your tenants and yourself for the possibility of an active shooter event has never been more important
BOMA |
Study shows superbug C. difficile rates nearly doubled in 10 years, infection control neededSurveys |
Leading to Success: How FM leaders can drive transformation across the enterpriseFMJ |
