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September 19-23: World Green Building Week
Each year during the third week of September, Green Building Councils and their members mark this occasion with events and activities that reflect the diversity of their cultures and industries.
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New Product Flash: Thermal Comfort Tool, Version 2 from ASHRAE
An updated tool from ASHRAE provides a user-friendly interface to predict thermal comfort, based on the Society’s standard for thermal environmental conditions. ASHRAE Thermal Comfort Tool, Version 2, maintains consistency with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2010, Thermal…
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Lease Agreements
Any discussions regarding the charging of a fee for capital reserves and various landlord/tenant issues or concerns would be extremely helpful.
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FRIDAY FUNNY: Maintenance Worker Swan Song
With unemployment at near record levels, perhaps more young people will give the skilled trades another look.
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OSHA Awards Millions In Safety Training Grants
This grant program is an important component of OSHA’s efforts to provide workers in high-risk industries with training about job hazards and their rights.
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New Service Spotlight: Refrigerant Reclaim Centers from DuPont
The Refrigerant Reclaim Centers offer programs that are flexible and convenient to help facility managers (fms) manage their recovered refrigerants.
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Facility Management Tips for the 2011-2012 School Year
Business Interiors by Staples has compiled six cost-effective trends and tips to help schools create an environment that inspires learning.
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Emergency Preparedness: Facility Professionals See Room for Improvement
In spite of obstacles, fms largely report making progress in emergency preparedness and business continuity planning since 2001, while also noting there is more work to be done.
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New Product Flash: Antimicrobial Washroom Accessories from Bradley
Bradley’s antimicrobial accessories are designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microbes beginning when the microorganisms first come into contact with the product’s surface.
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Question Of The Week: Cost To Build Out Raw Space
How do facility managers weigh a general contractor’s proposal if they are not sure of the exact costs?
