Employee Engagement Linked To Workplace Satisfaction
The new Global Workplace Report from Steelcase finds increased control over work experience ties to higher employee engagement.
Friday Funny: North Korea’s Weird Architecture
North Korea boasts some of the most impressive — and weird — architecture in the world. Take a tour from the comfort of your own laptop.
FM Alert: USGBC Launches New LEED Pilot Credit For Building Materials
The pilot credit seeks to reward manufacturers who perform hazard and exposure assessments that can serve as a basis for developing products designed to minimize human health impacts.
Use Of Meeting Rooms Is On The Rise
The trend towards more collaborative work environments is being driven by the rising adoption of touch technology and the need for meeting room AV to host remote attendees, according to a new Futuresource Consulting study.
Office Ergonomics: Finding The Right Fit
Poor posture, incorrect computer monitor positioning, and prolonged seating can all cause damage to the body. Without the proper training, this routine behavior puts added stress that not only causes worker discomfort, but can cost a company thousands of dollars in worker compensation.
iOffice Launches App Marketplace For FM
iOffice Marketplace is a network of vetted SaaS-based partners that provide services and products for facility managers focused on creating a fully-integrated workplace.
Applying Lean Principles To Facility Cleaning Programs
The 5S Principles (Sorting, Set-In-Order, Shining, Standardization, and Sustaining) apply when seeking improvements to facility cleaning programs.
VARIDESK Debuts Pro Desk 60 On HBO’s “Silicon Valley”
The Pro Desk 60 sit/stand workstation will outfit the new office headquarters of Pied Piper, the show’s title tech startup.
Building Safety Month Week One: “Building Solutions for All Ages”
More Baby Boomers are ready to retire—Is the built environment prepared?
Solve™ Seating by The HON Company
The HON Company teamed up with the world-renowned Deisig Design team to introduce a new, innovative, high performance task chair into their seating lineup — Solve.
HP PVC-free Durable Smooth Wall Paper
This customizable wallpaper produces odorless displays that are mold resistant, mildew resistant, and UL GREENGUARD GOLD Certified.
2016 Flooring Design Award Winners Named
Starnet® Worldwide’s flooring design competition celebrates 18 years of commercial flooring design excellence and craftsmanship.
CARVART glassSCREENS For Workplace Privacy And More
These room dividers delineate open space, block sound, optimize daylighting, and provide workplace privacy while encouraging collaboration.
Friday Funny: The Verdict’s In On Pets At Work
Banfield Pet Hospital recently released its first ever Pet-Friendly Workplace PAWrometer survey, revealing the impact pet-friendly workplaces have on employees and human resources decision makers.
Konami Gaming Wins Sustainable/Green Building Award
Konami Gaming, Inc.'s newly-expanded headquarters is one of Nevada's largest facilities to achieve complete geothermal heating and cooling.
Outdoor Power Charging Stations From Legrand
Available in three models, these pedestals combine charging outlets with lighting to support demand for connectivity in outdoor spaces.
ENERGY STAR Baseline Shift: How EMS Can Help Prepare Your Facility
Whether you want to identify cost savings, optimize energy usage, or monitor ENERGY STAR score fluctuations, energy management software offers an easy and effective method of adapting to the upcoming benchmarking shift.
Repositioning Older Properties, For A Changing Workforce
Aging properties increase competitiveness by repositioning facilities with moderate investment in renovation and rebranding.
Water Systems Strategies
Over the last two decades, extreme drought events in the U.S. have vividly illustrated the imperative for technologies that increase water usage efficiency as well as strategies and methods to reduce demand.
Facility Executive | March / April 2016 Issue
This issue looks at smart lighting trends, how to choose carpet and flooring, physical security planning, and energy efficiency for data centers. Plus, wellness and water conservation.