Mary Ellen McCandless
Education Case Study: Wellness In Action
At The George Washington University, LEED Platinum facility design fosters its mission of public health education.
The HVAC Factor: New Life For An Aging Chiller Plant
Completed in December 2014, this renovation project serves as an example of how a historic utility plant can be improved to address significant elements and concerns.
Best Practices For Data Center Management
Conditions have never been better for data center operators to reduce their power consumption and enjoy a healthier bottom line.
Facility Retrofit: Zero Waste Manufacturing
In September 2014, Diamond announced that it had achieved zero manufacturing waste to landfill status, becoming the first American-owned folding carton manufacturer to do so.
Professional Development: Incremental Outsourcing
Armed with sufficient information on outsourcing models, pricing, and contracts facility management executives should be well positioned to achieve success in the next critical step—execution of the outsourcing plan.
Friday Funny: Take Me (And Your Wallet) Out To The Ballgame
Find out which MLB stadiums are the most (and least) expensive to watch a baseball game.
Dow Wins U.S. Water Prize
With global water demand for manufacturing expected to increase by 400 percent by 2050, Dow contends that organizations seeking to remain in business must use this scarce resource more efficiently.
JLL Creates Workplace Of The Future At Revamped HQ
When complete in spring 2017, JLL’s corporate headquarters will incorporate the latest strategies in workplace design, including many of the best practices it already uses in its work for clients and features inspired by direct input from its workforce.
FM Alert: ASHRAE, AIA Look To Future Of Energy Efficiency
Building on past outreach, ASHRAE and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, committing them to working together in a variety of built environment areas.
Atlanta Tops Mosquito Cities List
As temperatures increase, so will the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses like Zika virus.
Werner is Official Ladder Of The NCAA® Basketball Championships
Werner has developed a brand new custom Podium Ladder designed with a wider platform and taller guardrail for the players to use during the net-cutting celebration.
FM Alert: OSHA To Hold Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee Meeting
OSHA has scheduled a meeting of the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC) for April 25-26, 2016, in Washington, DC.
ASHRAE Funds Thermal Comfort Database Project
Creation of a database to help better understand human thermal comfort in residential and commercial buildings is being funded through an ASHRAE grant program.
FM Alert: OSHA Updates Silica Exposure Rule
OSHA expects the updated rule to save more than 600 lives annually and prevent more than 900 new cases of silicosis – an incurable and progressive disease – each year.
Alliance Promotes Health And Well-being In The Workplace
Delos™ and Lendlease have announced their collaboration to advance the WELL Core & Shell Certification and pre-Certification programs as a pathway to WELL ready workplaces.
World Water Day Infographic: Advancing A Circular Economy
Almost half the world's workers —1.5 billion people — work in water related sectors and nearly all jobs depend on water and those that ensure its safe delivery, according to the United Nations. So, it’s no surprise that the theme for today's World Water Day is “Water and Jobs.”
Question Of The Week: Water Conservation Tips
The Alliance for Water Efficiency has provided a comprehensive list of water conservation tips for commercial, industrial, and institutional water use.
Friday Funny: Watching Funny Videos Boosts Productivity
Next time your boss catches you watching funny videos on You Tube, don’t feel guilty. Tell her you’ve got a challenging task ahead and you’re trying to boost your productivity.
GE Lighting Recalls High-Intensity LED Lamps Due to Impact Hazard
GE has received four reports of the lamp separating from the lamp base. No injuries or property damage have been reported, but there is potential for the lamp to fall onto people below, posing an impact hazard.
Aon Center Sealant Replacement Project Wins National Award
The facade sealant replacement project took Western Specialty Contractors four years and 100 miles of silicone sealant to complete.