US Open Plays Under New Retractable Roof
With a 520-foot-long span, the roof structure is designed for stability against earthquake and hurricane wind forces.
Friday Funny: Five Things You Didn’t Know About Toilet Paper
You may not even know today is a holiday, but it’s one that celebrates what is arguably one of the most important, and frequently used, inventions of our time: Toilet paper!
Did You Miss Our “Can IoT Live Up To The Hype Within Your Facility”...
View this free webinar video and learn what Facility IoT is; how companies have used it save money, conserve energy, or create revenue; and much more .
Boston Consulting Firm Invests In New HQ Space
Within the same building, Charles River Associates moved from a 30 year old space to one that supports 21st century work processes and technology.
FM Alert: Free Sustainability Guide
IFMA has released its latest guide in the widely acclaimed series on sustainability for facility managers, “Sustainability How-To Guide: Carbon Footprint.”
Nominate Someone BOLD, Until September 7
Five industry members will be recognized for their use of technology to improve efficiency, sustainability, and comfort standards in the built environment.
Economies Of Scale Impact Data Center Costs
The results of the first Cost to Support Compute Capacity Benchmark Study have been released by Emerson Network Power in conjunction with the Ponemon Institute.
Question Of The Week: 10 Energy Management Strategies
How many of these 10 key tactics do you employ in your energy management program?
Executives, Workers Differ On Ideal Creative Environment
Managers and employees don't see eye to eye when it comes to the ideal work environment for creativity, according to a new survey from The Creative Group.
Friday Funny: 13 Weird Job Seeker Tactics
Homemade soap, shared ice cream cones, and outright bribery are just a few of the things desperate job hunters have tried to land a position.
FM Alert: OSHA Pilots New Expedited Whistleblower Review Process
The goal is to bring about quicker resolution for whistleblowers and their employers regarding claims of retaliation for reporting safety and other concerns on the job.
New Medical School Addresses Arkansas Physician Shortage
The new osteopathic school of medicine at the Arkansas State University Jonesboro campus can accommodate up to 115 medical students per year.
Nominations Open: 2nd Annual BOLD Awards
Members of the real estate industry will be recognized for their use of technology to improve efficiency, sustainability, and comfort standards for their organizations.
4 Keys To Improve Energy Efficiency Projects
Rather than an item by item, "menu" approach, a decentralized systems approach is key to optimizing the operation of HVAC and other facility systems.
Sabra Awarded LEED Gold Certification
The expansion uses 44% less energy and 45% less water than a typical food processing facility, while at the same time doubling Sabra's production capacity.
5 Steps In Evaluating UPS For Power Protection
Whether looking at battery systems or flywheel energy storage, uninterruptible power supply systems are essential to facility operations.
Construction, Farmer, Taxi Driver Among Most Dangerous Jobs
A new Jobs Rated report from CareerCast names the safest and most dangerous jobs.
Friday Funny: Prenuptial Housing
Breaking up is hard to do. This floating house makes it a little bit easier.
Amazon Brings Sustainability To Seattle HQ Campus
Green roofing from Columbia Green Technologies is part of Amazon's new downtown Seattle headquarters’ sustainable design.
FM Alert: OSHA Kicks Off “Hear and Now – Noise Safety Challenge”
OSHA is challenging inventors and entrepreneurs to help develop a technological solution to workplace noise exposure and related hearing loss.
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%.