Almost seven years to the day FacilityBlog was introduced by Today’s Facility Manager, it welcomed its 1 millionth visitor on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Continue reading FacilityBlog Welcomes 1 Millionth Visitor!
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Almost seven years to the day FacilityBlog was introduced by Today’s Facility Manager, it welcomed its 1 millionth visitor on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Continue reading FacilityBlog Welcomes 1 Millionth Visitor! A recent survey conducted by OfficeTeam, a staffing service specializing in skilled administrative workers, reveals some wacky reasons managers have been given by former employees handing in their notice. Developed by OfficeTeam, the survey was conducted by an independent research firm and is based on telephone interviews with more than 1,300 senior managers at companies with 20 or more employees in the U.S. and Canada. Alpscontrols.com, an online distributor of HVAC and building automation products, recently launched a website where facility specifiers can purchase EnOcean enabled, self powered wireless technology products in one spot. Potential buyers who are looking to install EnOcean wireless technology in their building projects can select from a wide variety of interoperable products at the new site: www.enoceanparts.com. EnOcean is the originator of patented self powered wireless technologies. The company manufactures and markets energy harvesting wireless modules for use in building and industrial automation. EnOcean partners with manufacturers of sensors, lighting controls, HVAC, building automation controls, and other applications to embed the EnOcean technology into their products.
As an ANSI accredited standards developer, BIFMA creates voluntary product and industry standards that support safe, healthy, and sustainable work environments. The BIFMA Chair Subcommittee worked diligently to revise this new edition of ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 with improvements in test consistency, modifications to test loads, and one new test for footrests. Gallery System Art Displays recently introduced its GalleryOne system, a picture hanging system designed with a lower profile and for ease of installation.  Shown here is the stainless steel cable system. GalleryOne consists of three parts: a wall mounted track, sliding hangers, and adjustable hooks. The self aligning wall anchors are designed to make track installation simple and quick. The sleek appearance of the tracks and hangers make them suitable for many display spaces. The options for this system include:
Users begin the selection process by choosing the hangers—either stainless steel cable or clear plastic tape. |
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From unacceptable building conditions to following a dream to attending to short-term desires, some of the motivations for having left a job indicate not everyone is worried about holding onto employment in this challenging economy.
Last year, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved the new edition of ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 General-Purpose Office Chairs – Tests standard. Copies of the new edition are available from