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Integrating Commissioning into the Building ProcessFMJ |
The soft sellIssues related to the handover of a building project to its occupiers once it is complete: The role of the FM.
FM World |
 CIBSE publication gives engineering principles for safe design, installation and operation of biomass heatingNews: Products and Services |
TechNavio report covers trends in global commercial building automation marketSurveys |
Integrating Sustainability Metrics into Daily OperationsFMJ |
Clorox Professional survey reveals tough restroom cleaning jobsSurveys |
ISSA-TV cleaning videos cover cleaning ROI, floor care, quality serviceNews: Products and Services
The Business View of Optimizing Service across the Facilities PortfolioWhite Papers: Aramark
The "Hidden" Benefits of LEED-EB Certification: Cooling Towers to Reduce Operating CostsHow LEED-EB Certification Saves or Makes You Money
Sustainability: Leonardo Academy
Bearing sustainabilityTaking the sustainable workplace from a concept to a practical reality
FM World
IREM launches newest edition of business strategies for real estate managementNews: Products and Services |
 BT report encourages organizations to protect against mobile security breaches Surveys |
Moving Toward Green Data CentersFMJ |
C&W occupier report identifies how being sustainable impacts corporate real estate policiesSurveys |
ISSA launches Hygieia Network to advance female cleaning industry professionalsNews: Associations and Organizations |
 AASHE's annual STARS review highlights higher education's current sustainability innovations Surveys |
 OSHA urges retailers to keep workers safe during major sales events; offers crowd management guidelines News: Products and Services |
Service and Maintenance of BoilersHow To: BOMI International |
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 ISS wins major integrated facility services contracts in Germany, Canada News: Contract Awards |
 ASSA ABLOY system to enable use of smartphones as keys at Starwood Hotels worldwide News: Contract Awards |
 ISS wins FM services contracts in Sweden, Denmark, Chile News: Contract Awards |
 PURE to provide effective, nontoxic hard surface disinfectant to 27,000 SUBWAY restaurants nationwide News: Contract Awards |
IEHA, Kimberly-Clark Professional launch program to empower, recognize exceptional housekeeping professionalsNews: Associations and Organizations |
 Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools endorses ISSA's Cleaning Industry Training Standard News: Associations and Organizations |
CDC tightens infection control guidance for healthcare workers caring for Ebola patientsNews: Associations and Organizations |
 U.K.-Singapore low-carbon collaboration aims for 35% improved energy efficiency News: Associations and Organizations |
 Green Roof Solutions leads install of rooftop kitchen garden on landmark Uptown Chicago building News: Contract Awards |
IREM Sustainable Property Challenge relaunches with property-level certificationNews: Associations and Organizations |
ASIS International, NCMEC partner to train security professionals to help prevent child victimizationNews: Associations and Organizations |
EMCOR Group to provide engineering services for Department of Homeland Security facilityNews: Contract Awards |
USAID, AEE support first chapter of energy management professionals in KazakhstanNews: Associations and Organizations |
 EtherWAN Systems announces hardened high-power PoE switchesNews: Products and Services |
NREL helps Army lead the way with net zero energy installationsNews: Developments |
Field iD enhances lockout/tagout (LOTO) module to improve safety, complianceNews: Products and Services |
 HandyTrac Systems launches secure biometric key control system News: Products and Services |
 Vidcie gives eyes to the enterprise with new mobile live-streaming video products News: Products and Services |
Transwestern launches "world's first" LEED v4 Volume Program for managed portfolioNews: Developments |
 DOE recognizes Cummins for deep energy retrofit at Jamestown Engine Plant News: Developments |
 RGB Spectrum's Enterprise MCMS extends control room management around the globe News: Products and Services |
EPA names 2014 green power leaders across the nationNews: Developments |
 Senstar announces "first-of-its-kind" robot for perimeter surveillanceNews: Products and Services |
 CaterWaste launches BioBear food waste processors News: Products and Services |
 Scotmid unveils new resource-efficient store in "groundbreaking" U.K. retrofit News: Developments |
 PC4HS gives advice on handling potential PCB-containing dustNews: Products and Services |
 Güntner's ECOSS features evaporative cooling with lower operational, maintenance costs News: Products and Services |
 Gamewell-FCI situational awareness platform unifies existing systems to improve life safety, business continuity News: Products and Services |
 Shaw Club Hotel and Spa wins 2014 Canada's Best Restroom Contest for cleanliness, style News: Developments |
BSI launches "first" global risk management standard for supply chainsNews: Products and Services |
 Wahl Instruments Fever Alert thermal imaging system screens for illness News: Products and Services |
AASHE announces higher education sustainability award winnersNews: Developments |
 2014 ISSA Innovation Award winners for cleaning industry announced News: Products and Services |
 PLANET presents awards for exemplary landscaping design, installation, maintenance News: Developments |
 Longwood Gardens' "green wall"-covered restrooms capture Cintas' America's Best Restroom title News: Developments |
HDcctv Alliance, Dahua announce global standard for security equipment interoperabilityNews: Products and Services |
 New York overtakes Hong Kong as "world's most expensive shopping location" for retail rentSurveys |
Lack of strategic FM could cost U.K. business nearly £1 billionSurveys |
Mancini•Duffy survey tracks generational workplace preferencesSurveys |
 Cushman & Wakefield's 2015-2016 global office forecast shows overall expansion Surveys |
TechNavio: Vendors offering new products in global digital manufacturing software marketSurveys |
 GSA: Recovery Act-funded federal buildings used 5.5% less energy despite harsh winter Surveys |
 One World Trade Center opens with first tenant; pre-leasing volume double that of closest competitor Surveys |
 SUNY's The College at Brockport to feature LiveRoof green roofNews: Contract Awards |
TechNavio: The global market for school security will more than double by 2018Surveys |
 FMs on new HSC Leadership Council to promote green cleaning in schools News: Associations and Organizations |
 International Ethics Standards Coalition established at UN for property industry ethicsNews: Associations and Organizations |
