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FRIDAY FUNNY: Good Signs Gone Wrong

Heidi Schwartz — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:46:10 +0000

Lesson to facility managers: don't be surprised by the silly responses you might get to the signs you post around your buildings and sites. You are not alone.

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2011 Version Of Standard 189.1

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:30:22 +0000

When introduced in 2009, the standard was the first code intended commercial green building standard in the U.S.

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Guidelines Support HVLS Fans with Sprinklers

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:56:11 +0000

The new NFPA guidelines call out only two specific sprinkler/storage combinations in which automatic shutdown is required within 90 seconds of sprinkler activation.

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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Facility Prime App From Siemens

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:32:37 +0000

This app enables two-way interaction between facility managers and their APOGEE building automation systems.

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Preventing The Top Maintenance Issues

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:48:36 +0000

This web exclusive looks at five common areas where preventive maintenance can make the difference between a smoothly running facility and a disaster.

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Keeping Germs At Bay

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:33:32 +0000

Occupant behavior coupled with effective disinfection practices helps to minimize the spread of illness.

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IFMA Leads Broad Industry Coalition in Support of the Civilian Property Realignment Act

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:24:43 +0000

As the nation’s largest holder of real estate, the federal government has the opportunity and resources to influence the development and implementation of integrated building operation, maintenance, and space utilization practices.

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: FXLED78 From RAB Lighting

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:39:19 +0000

This LED floodlight is designed for exterior applications.

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Walkers Raise More Than $40K For Juvenile Diabetes

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:59:26 +0000

Employees at plumbing manufacturer Sloan came out to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Airblades vs. Conventional Dryers

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:49:29 +0000

Does anyone have supporting data to show the performance benefits and drawbacks to Dyson Airblades vs. conventional hand dryers?

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: UC Santa Cruz Finds Lighting Solution, Meets Internal Deadline

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:22:27 +0000

Energy managers at this university discovered the best system for its needs with the help of Leviton, a lighting energy management firm.

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FRIDAY FUNNY: The Workplace Treasure Hunt!

Heidi Schwartz — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:53:52 +0000

Using common sense repairs, behavioral changes, and technological improvements, companies can increase the energy efficiency of nearly any kind of facility – a manufacturing plant, a retail store, even an office building.

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BREAKING NEWS: TFM Forum Keynote Announced!

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:34:45 +0000

Robert Wengel, Shedd Aquarium’s vice president of facilities and Today’s Facility Manager's 2012 Facility Executive of the Year will present the Keynote Address at the 2012 TFM Forum.

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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: NIOSH Lift Calculator by Humantech

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:25:58 +0000

This app for the iPad and iPhone was designed to calculate the risk associated with manual material handling tasks.

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Tafel Named IFMA Foundation Executive Director

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:29:56 +0000

Tafel will oversee the development of the foundation’s annual Balanced Scorecard, a strategic performance management tool; manage foundation research projects; oversee the foundation’s grant programs; and in coordination with the director of academic affairs, implement the annual foundation scholarship program.

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2011 Edition of X7.1 Furniture Emissions Standard

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:02:34 +0000

ANSI has released two new important standards regarding IAQ testing and furniture emissions.

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Moka by Cascades Tissue Group

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:18:24 +0000

This new bathroom tissue is unbleached and composed of 100% reycled fiber.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Open Plan vs. Private Office

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:37:20 +0000

Are there ways to ease overcrowding in spaces that have been filled to capacity?

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Is Dry Carpet Cleaning Right For You?

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:46:53 +0000

The dry cleaning method is one tool facilities can use to maintain a healthy indoor environment.

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FRIDAY FUNNY: Workout at Work

Heidi Schwartz — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:46:04 +0000

The more stressful the situation (or position), the more a boss may take it out on employees, so instead of bullying, go take a walk!

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First Three Landscapes Certified By SITES

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:15:32 +0000

The SITES rating system is focused on the sustainable design, construction, and maintenance of built landscapes.

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DBIA Updates BIM Resource

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:14:47 +0000

This new resource details how design-build teams can make the greatest use of a technology that is transforming the A/E/C industry.

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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Formaldehyde & VOC Testing From LA Testing

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:30:05 +0000

LA Testing is a provider of formaldehyde and volatile organic compound (VOC) testing services and products to professionals and the general public.

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Commercial Sector Expected to Lead Real Estate Recovery

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:20:49 +0000

Slight increase in nonresidential construction spending expected in 2012 with substantial growth projected for 2013.

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AHRI Releases Variable Frequency Drive Standard

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:47:09 +0000

VFDs can be used to control and power the HVACR motors in a facility, for increased efficiency and reliability.

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