Mary Ellen McCandless
Facility Executive is your one-stop source for information on quality operation, design and maintenance of facilities. Facility Executive offers a shared community of facility management experts who explore and analyze issues that affect your facility and its environment.
Subway Station Is First To Earn LEED® Silver Rating
Designed as a demonstration of an environmentally responsible 21st century rail transit center, the MTA's Fulton Center is the first subway hub in New York to achieve a LEED® rating.
FM Alert: Beware Counterfeit Electrical Products
Using counterfeit electrical products in any environment can result in a higher risk for failure or malfunction. This infographic from Eaton shows five segments where product performance is especially critical.
More U.S. Companies Reporting on Sustainability
The number of S&P 500 corporations that reported their sustainability initiatives increased from 25 percent in 2013 to 31 percent in 2014.
Friday Funny: Spring Forward, Fall Apart?
The old expression “Spring forward, fall back” reminds us to adjust our clocks for Daylight Saving Time (DST), which begins this Sunday, March 13.
Spring’s Here! Time To Start Planning For Winter
If you need to procure snow management services for next winter, now is the time to get started, according to a new timeline released by the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA).
What Is Your Data Center IQ?
Survey of 570 U.S. data center professionals measures knowledge of data center practices and trends in five key areas.
Did You Miss Our Six Workplace Technology Predictions Webinar?
The workplace today is all about technology and if you’re not prepared, you’ll fall behind. 2016 is the year to get smart. This webinar video from iOffice will get you there!
University of Richmond Test Bed To Use Bisun Solar Panels
The array is the first American commercial system to use SolarWorld’s mono-PERC bifacial modules.
Did You Miss Our Intelligent Lighting Solutions Webinar?
Join Graybar and lighting experts from Acuity Brands for a look at how intelligent lighting solutions can help you keep your resolutions.
Friday Funny: Is March Madness?
It’s that time of year again: Soon, March Madness will take hold and nearly everyone at work will become a rabid college basketball fan.
Reflective Roof Rebates Database Now Available
The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) has made its Reflective Roof Rebates Database, originally created exclusively for use by RCMA members, available to the general public.
FM Alert: NIBS Launches Building Sciences Career Center
NIB's new Building Sciences Career Center is designed to help inspire high school students to become interested in a career in the building industry.
California Businesses Switching To Artificial Grass
After more than four years of unrelenting drought, water rate hikes and usage restrictions are forcing businesses across California to rethink their landscaping.
How To Relieve Eye Strain From Overexposure To Computers
Most Americans experience vision problems due to overexposure to computers. The American Optometric Association suggests five simple steps to relieve digital eye strain at work.
Top Construction Trends For The Next Decade
Efficiency and sustainability will shape the future of nonresidential construction, according to a recent American Institute of Architects (AIA) survey.
Friday Funny: Farewell To China’s Weird Buildings
New urban planning guidelines from China’s State Council forbid the construction of “odd shaped” and “bizarre” buildings on the mainland. Is this the end of China's weird buildings?
ULI Announces 2016 Hines Student Competition Finalists
Graduate student teams representing Harvard University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and the University of Miami will advance to the finale in Atlanta; winning team will receive $50,000 in prize funds.
Role Of Emotions At Work To Be Studied
The Faas Foundation and the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence have formed the Emotion Revolution in the Workplace to investigate the role emotions play in the work environment.
FM Alert: Help Develop New Building Safety, Fire Prevention, And Energy Efficiency Codes
International Code Council Committee Action Hearings are scheduled for April 17-27 in Louisville, KY.
Outdated Technology Costing Businesses Up To $1.8 Trillion A Year
Outdated workplace technology is hindering productivity, creating large financial losses for U.S. businesses, according to a new survey from Samanage.
Learn How To Capture Energy Incentives And Strengthen The Power Grid
Join us for this free webinar and learn how to to open new revenue streams, reduce energy costs, and advance sustainability goals at your facility with virtually no disruption to productivity.
Watch This: The Role Of Facilities Management In Handling Emergencies And Maintenance
This video webinar provides actionable strategies to safeguard your assets, protect lives, and ensure operational continuity.
[VIDEO] Job Order Contracting: Accelerating the Projects that Matter
This proven single-solicitation process accelerates project delivery while satisfying local bidding requirements. Learn all about Gordian’s JOC solutions .
Infrastructure Upgrades For Energy And Labor Savings: Scaling For Growth
How Arway Linen and Uniform is reducing water and energy consumption by 51%.