2019 APEX Award Finalists Named
Awards recognize and honor achievement in the installation of digital displays and interactive technology and the creation of compelling viewer content.
Spring An Ideal Time To Clean Building Facades, Survey For Damage
Spring is an ideal time for facility managers to survey their buildings and structures for damage that may have resulted from winter weather.
Cybercrime Devastating Threat To Small, Medium Sized Businesses
Half of business leaders say a data breach could end their business, according to a new survey by AppRiver.
Keeping Virginia’s Seniors Safe, Warm, And Out Of The Dark
A new law enhances backup emergency power generation requirements for assisted living facilities in the commonwealth.
China Is Top Country For Global Green Building
Mainland China leads USGBC'S Top 10 list of global green building leaders outside the U.S., with more than 68 million gross square meters.
2019 Excellence In Asphalt Roofing Award Winners Announced
Projects honored by the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) include a children’s hospital and a veterinary hospital.
Free School Safety And Security Update
A new resource from NFPA highlights safe door locking requirements and guidelines for protecting schools from acts of targeted violence.
Free Best Practice Guide For Chemical Risk Assessment
Graphic Products created the free resource to simplify the documentation of hazards and controls for chemicals in the workplace.
The Tracks Are On Fire!
Chicago rail crews are battling the polar vortex by setting the tracks on fire in an effort to keep trains running smoothly.
It’s The Last Straw For Ben & Jerry’s
The ice cream company will stop offering plastic straws and spoons in its more than 600 Scoop Shops worldwide in early 2019.
Four Healthcare Trends To Watch In 2019
JLL examines four healthcare industry trends for 2019 and beyond, including the power of the workplace to attract employees and reducing infections in healthcare facilities.
BOMA, BOMI Create Certification And Education Partnership
The organizations will create an early-career certification for commercial property managers and produce online education for the commercial real estate industry.
OSHA Issues Final Rule To Protect Worker Privacy
The rule eliminates the requirement for establishments with 250 or more employees to electronically submit worker injury and illness information from two specific forms to OSHA each year.
LEED v4.1 for New Construction, Interiors Open For Registration
The newest version of the USGBC green building program focuses on energy performance and emphasizes human health and integrative building design.
IFMA’s Facility Management Benchmark Report Released
The report includes an exploration of facility management strategies for organizational agility and change management.
Resources To Protect Workers From Falls Available
A collection of compliance assistance resources from OSHA aim to reduce the number of fall-related injuries and fatalities in the construction industry.
2018 Moving Forward Report Looks At Existing Buildings
National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council report addresses ways to improve the performance of the nation’s existing building stock and outlines efforts undertaken to date and the challenges that still remain.
In Europe, IFMA Chapters Now Total 12
The International Facility Management Association expands its global community, while also enhancing the scope and service to existing component groups.
2018 Higher Education Climate Leadership Award Winners Named
USGBC and Second Nature recognize University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Delta College for leadership practices in climate change mitigation, resilience.
The Push Toward Gender Diversity In The HVAC Industry
In response to the labor gap and shifting trends, HVAC industry leaders are pushing to include more women in this traditionally male-dominated field.
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%.