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Complete TFM’s Lighting Survey, And Enter To Win $100

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:31:44 +0000

For the third consecutive year, TF) is conducting a survey of its readership about lighting.

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Green Actions Of U.S. Communities Surveyed

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:48:39 +0000

A survey from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) looked at where localities are on the spectrum of turning priorities into concrete actions.

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Survey Reveals Parking Preferences

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:45:16 +0000

A notable, and probably expected, finding is that security is a big factor in choosing where to park.

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Protecting Elderly Populations In A Fire

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:15:51 +0000

In a recent nationwide survey conducted by the Society for Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), Americans correctly identified adults age 65 and older as the most at-risk group.

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Survey Reveals Cleaning Services Strategies

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:00:12 +0000

Earlier this month, P&G Professional released results of a survey it conducted on how decision makers managing in-house or contract cleaning services in commercial and institutional facilities have reacted and adapted to current business conditions.

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New Survey Reveals School Districts Cutting Spending Due to Rising Energy Costs

Andrea Sanchez — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:46:37 +0000

Two-thirds of school districts responding to a new “School Energy and Environment Survey” from Honeywell and Education Week Research have made spending cuts or modifications as a direct result of rising energy bills.

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Annual Career Check-up: Update Your Resume

Andrea Sanchez — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:37:33 +0000

Forty-four percent of people update their resume less than once a year and nearly one-in-five haven't updated their resume in over two years. Whether currently in an active job search or satisfied with one's current career, Right Management recommends always keeping your resume updated.

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IFMA Study: Going From Hot To Cold (And Back Again)

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:47:45 +0000

IFMA has released "Temperature Wars: Savings vs. Comfort," a new study that takes an in-depth look at the most common thermal complaints made by workers and the variety of ways facility professionals respond to them.

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A Look At Legal & Liability Issues

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:10:05 +0000

A just released survey sponsored by IREM sought to identify current and emerging legal/liability issues impacting real estate management professionals.

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IFMA And TFM Request Responses To FM Staffing Survey

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:12:02 +0000

Responses should be submitted by Monday, July 13, 2009.

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Survey On Hand Washing Practices

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:26:35 +0000

Ninety-four percent of respondents said they always wash their hands after visiting a restroom. They don't think so highly of their peers.

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Survey Examines Workplace Strategies

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:04:48 +0000

A recent survey by CoreNet Global and Microsoft examines Alternative Workplace Strategies (AWS).

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Survey: Help Shape the Future of Building and Facility Operations

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:53:19 +0000

The Building Intelligence Group has been retained to conduct a research project on the issues and needs for operators and technicians involved with High Performance buildings.

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Managing Document Management

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:05:59 +0000

A survey report on strategies being used by organizations in this economic downturn has been issued by Oce Business Services.

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MSN Finds It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green

Andrea Sanchez — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:00:35 +0000

The survey found that overwhelmingly, almost 70% of the Americans surveyed say they would never limit toilet flushes to conserve water or use a kitchen compost.

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Data Center Energy Efficiencies

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:42:22 +0000

Siemens recently conducted a survey of Fortune 2000 companies on this topic.

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The American Industrial Hygiene Association Surveys Members On Public Policy Issues

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:31:32 +0000

The biennial survey sought to identify topics that will affect that group and other occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) professionals over the next two years.

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How Am I Supposed To Type?

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:51:39 +0000

Respondents to Pew Research study believe keyboards may disappear by 2012, among other technological developments.

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New Data Center Users Group Report Reflects Challenges Ahead

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:42:44 +0000

According to Emerson’s fall 2008 Data Center Users' Group member survey, managing a dynamic data center and critical infrastructure continues to be a challenge requiring organizational collaboration and systems integration. Energy efficiency, power densities, and availability were all cited as tough issues that data center managers will continue to face.

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Is PPE Compliance A Challenge In Your Facility?

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:57:07 +0000

In a recent survey conducted by Kimberly-Clark Professional, 89% of safety professionals polled have observed workers failing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when they should have been.

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Study Finds Most Office Workers Fear Telecommuting Backlash

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:32:20 +0000

Despite possible negative reaction from employers, the recent survey reveals that many employees support working from home.

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Survey Results On Correctional Facilities Released

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:37:55 +0000

The American Correctional Association, in partnership with ARAMARK Correctional Services, conducted the survey.

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