Failure To Conduct Arc-flash Hazard Assessments Endangers Workers
A global survey on electrical safety awareness by Littlefuse found that many facilities fail to conduct arc-flash hazard assessments, exposing workers to dangerous conditions.
DOD, ISA, NEMA Announce Program To Help End-Users With Cyber Security
The proposed facility certification would be a natural extension of the ISASecure® program.
IECC Committee Approves EV Charging Proposal
The proposed code by Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) would require new commercial and high-rise residential buildings to facilitate installation of future electric vehicle charging.
UG2 Launches Facilities Maintenance Training & Innovation Lab
The new training lab will help UG2 employees advance their skills and encourage knowledge transfer, and also enable the company to build a workforce in the face of a talent shortage.
$500,000 Grant Will Help 15 U.S. Communities’ Sustainability Efforts
The U.S. Green Building Council will use the Bank of America grant to support its LEED for Cities and Communities Program.
Elevator Safety: The Rule Of Three
NEII illustrates how building transportation codes and standards provide the necessary foundation for safety and innovation, enabling modern cities to reach new heights.
2019 Zero Energy Buildings Count Nears 600
The official 2019 count is 580 certified, verified, and emerging projects, according to the newly released 2019 Getting to Zero Project List from the New Buildings Institute.
Measuring The Value Of Resilient Design And Construction
A new report from the Portland Cement Association suggests that reinforced concrete structures reduce recovery costs after disasters hit and are likely to save money in the long run.
Many Workers Still Prefer Paper Over Digital Media
The Mopria Workflow Survey challenges the assumption that workers prefer pure-digital workflows, and illustrates balanced preferences between paper and digital media.
Update: Call For Comments On Networked Lighting Controls Extended, To May 17
DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has released the second draft of its Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements V4.0 for public comment.
OSHA Aims To Keep Young Workers Safe This Summer
#MySafeSummerJob educates young workers about safety rights in the workplace, how to speak up about dangerous work conditions, and how to protect themselves on the job.
$10.5M In Worker Safety And Health Training Grants Available
Nonprofit organizations including community and faith-based organizations, employer associations, labor unions, and colleges and universities can apply for OSHA's Susan Harwood Training Grants.
Million Cool Roofs Challenge Announces Judges
The panel of experts will select the most innovative approaches to scale cool roofs as an accessible and economical solution to reduce exposure to hotter temperatures.
Telecom Industry Optimistic About 5G Business Outlook
With 5G deployments advancing rapidly, operators share plans for dealing with increasing densification, higher energy consumption.
PRSM Selects 2019-20 Board Of Directors
Myriah Kingen, director, facilities management for DaVita Kidney Care, is Chair of the Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association Board of Directors.
New Guidelines On Energy Efficiency For Historic Buildings
ASHRAE has published a new guideline for increasing energy efficiency in historic buildings while minimizing the disturbance of the building’s historic character.
7th Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge Winners Named
The national competition engages college students in the design of on-campus green infrastructure solutions to address stormwater pollution.
6th Annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down Announced
In early May, OSHA will join with occupational safety organizations for the week-long event that focuses on preventing falls in construction, the industry’s leading cause of fatalities.
Proposed Legislation Could Be A Boon For Public Facilities
Introduced in March 2019, S. 932 aims "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings."
Center for Active Design Announces Fitwel v2.1
The new version of this healthy building certification highlights new construction, and retail and community projects.
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%.