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25 Dec 2014 — Sustainability
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Top Stories
2014 green building standard now available from ASHRAE/USGBC/IES
News: Products and Services
Infusing WELLness into the Built Environment
How a high-flying partner at Goldman Sachs left his job to focus on buildings and positively impact the health of those working inside.
CoreNet Global: The LEADER
Integrating Sustainability Metrics into Daily Operations
FMJ
Sustainable Facility Management Reporting — Choosing the Right Things to Measure
Sustainability: FEA (Facility Engineering Associates, P.C.)
Moving Toward Green Data Centers
FMJ
Integrating Commissioning into the Building Process
FMJ
Verified post-occupancy performance to be part of new International Green Construction Code
News: Products and Services
World Energy Outlook 2014 warns of pressure points, sees positive outlook for renewables
Surveys
NIOSH topic page explores effect of climate change on occupational safety and health
News: Products and Services
The "Hidden" Benefits of LEED-EB Certification: Cooling Towers to Reduce Operating Costs
How LEED-EB Certification Saves or Makes You Money
Sustainability: Leonardo Academy
A Long-Term Look at Moveable Wall Implementation on a Large Scale
First Comes Vision, then Discipline, then Bottom Line Results
Case Studies: Transwall
Ecova survey reveals energy and sustainability predictions for 2015
Surveys
Turner green buildings survey shows greater focus on occupant well-being, energy/water efficiency
Surveys
F&S: Booming urban populations, environmental concerns to drive global smart cities market
Surveys
The soft sell
Issues related to the handover of a building project to its occupiers once it is complete: The role of the FM.
FM World
STEP, GBI team to link information technologies with green buildings
News: Associations and Organizations
M&M: Government regulations, new technologies to propel building automation and controls market
Surveys
DOE: Electric vehicle workplace charging is growing in popularity and impact
Surveys
NREL compares state solar policies to determine factors for solar market success
Surveys
ICC, ASABE announce new standard for landscape irrigation sprinklers
News: Products and Services
EPA announces SmartLabel pilot program for various pesticides, antimicrobials
News: Developments
Stanford engineers invent high-tech material that removes and reflects heat away from buildings
News: Products and Services
ICC, SRCC combine resources to consolidate solar energy codes
News: Associations and Organizations
Collaborative for High Performance Schools releases US-CHPS Criteria for all states and DC
News: Products and Services
GBCI, parking groups collaborate on sustainable parking facility design, management
News: Associations and Organizations
New AHRI certifications cover air-handling units, liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers more fully
News: Products and Services
 
 
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DIRTT leads interior prefab construction industry by standardizing, completing environmental product declarations
News: Products and Services
Green Roof Solutions leads install of rooftop kitchen garden on landmark Uptown Chicago building
News: Contract Awards
IBHS supports President's Task Force recommendations on climate preparedness, resilience
News: Associations and Organizations
FMs on new HSC Leadership Council to promote green cleaning in schools
News: Associations and Organizations
IEHA, Kimberly-Clark Professional launch program to empower, recognize exceptional housekeeping professionals
News: Associations and Organizations
Bullfrog Power to supply Northern Façades manufacturing facility with green electricity, natural gas
News: Contract Awards
Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools endorses ISSA's Cleaning Industry Training Standard
News: Associations and Organizations
HOK uses BIM software to design innovative destination transit station to LEED Platinum specs
News: Contract Awards
EPA names 2014 green power leaders across the nation
News: Developments
Universal's EVERLINE LED fixtures offer reliability, easy installation, rebate qualification
News: Products and Services
Global Innovator's Award goes to first WELL Certified office—CBRE's groundbreaking headquarters
News: Developments
2014 ISSA Innovation Award winners for cleaning industry announced
News: Products and Services
Largest federal wind energy purchase from single source puts GSA on track to meet renewable energy goal
News: Developments
Concrete platform creates new "land" for $4.5 billion mixed-use project in NYC
News: Developments
Tampa Bay designated as the newest Clean Cities Coalition
News: Developments
MaxLite architectural LED torchiere "first of kind" named to ENERGY STAR list
News: Products and Services
Longwood Gardens' "green wall"-covered restrooms capture Cintas' America's Best Restroom title
News: Developments
IT business saves £2,400; first in Scotland to meet Bronze Resource Efficiency Pledge
News: Developments
American Institute of Architects releases eight new contract documents for construction projects
News: Products and Services
EPA challenges businesses, organizations to reduce food waste; recognizes exemplary programs
News: Developments
F&S Australia Excellence Awards honor exceptional service; ISS wins in integrated FM
News: Developments
ATL, HFI share information on efficacy of UV-C room disinfection devices
News: Products and Services
35 cities worldwide added to 100 Resilient Cities Challenge; AIA Foundation continues support
News: Developments
DOE announces Federal Energy and Water Management Award winners
News: Developments
EPA grants to help reduce exposure to radon, other indoor pollutants
News: Developments
ASSE: Design gaps in injury prevention programs cause 20% to 50% of all safety mishaps
News: Products and Services
P&G Professional University to provide free online education for ISSA, IEHA and AHLEI professionals
News: Products and Services
Air Force tests first all-electric vehicle fleet at California base
News: Developments
USGBC announces 2014 honorees for best of green schools initiatives
News: Developments
EPA rule promotes responsible hazardous materials recycling, protects surrounding communities
Surveys
GSA: Recovery Act-funded federal buildings used 5.5% less energy despite harsh winter
Surveys
Perkins+Will predicts trends in higher education student union projects
Surveys
Lack of strategic FM could cost U.K. business nearly £1 billion
Surveys
Mancini•Duffy survey tracks generational workplace preferences
Surveys
TMR: Green building materials market to reach $234.77 billion globally by 2019
Surveys
F&S: Government funding to drive uptake of net zero-energy building technologies globally
Surveys
Global data center asset management market to grow 30% by 2019
Surveys
RELACCX conference and ACORE report find bright outlook for Latin American, Caribbean renewable energy
Surveys
JLL: C-suite metrics are missing corporate real estate data and analytics
Surveys
SUNY's The College at Brockport to feature LiveRoof green roof
News: Contract Awards
CBRE, Genesis report identifies trends transforming work and the workplace
Surveys
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