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June 2013

NeoCon 2013: Teknion displays Teknion Studio seating offerings; Fractals wins Gold

NeoCon 2013: Surfacetech's allo and Bamboo tables offer easy transitioning, sustainable elegance

NeoCon 2013: Sedia Systems' space-saving fixed seating JumpSeat Wall wins Silver

NeoCon 2013: Herman Miller unveils new elements and ideas to serve a "Living Office"

ConAgra Mills' historic mill receives industry-leading operational, sustainable upgrades

JouleX partners with Best Energy Reduction Technologies for better plug load solution

NeoCon 2013: SIS USA introduces surf2 Executive height-adjustable workstation

IREM releases book on real estate management best practices in nine languages

Bloom Energy fuel cell systems to help power 3 of 19 planned Verizon locations

NeoCon 2013: K.R. Moeller's LogiSon Acoustic Network adds first software to control sound masking in individual hospital rooms

Kimball Office introduces Poly: stackable, multipurpose side seating that is colorfully distinctive

NeoCon 2013: Patcraft's Deconstructed carpeting offers bold new design approach; Design Catalyst wins Silver

EU program to measure eco-performance of products, organizations

NeoCon 2013: Haworth/Obscura Digital's Bluescape cloud-based collaborative workspace wins Best of Competition

Manufacturers challenged to build low-cost wireless sub-meters for commercial buildings

KGS cloud-based energy management software to enhance Schneider Electric building solutions

3M launches resilient floor protection system to extend life of floors

Smart Cities Council to promote worldwide shift to sustainable cities through technology

InterPro Solutions' EZMaxMobile makes managing work orders easier for Cornell University

NeoCon 2013: Inscape's customizable bench supports diverse work styles

NeoCon 2013: Versteel's Laptop Locker keeps high-value items safe in educational settings

NeoCon 2013: Best of NeoCon Silver winner VARIDESK transforms desks into sit-stand workspaces

Best of NeoCon 2013 award winners for furnishings announced—Haworth takes Best of Competition

Acuity Brands releases highly adjustable LED lighting products

Lucid uses Continental Control Systems, Obvius components for all-in-one energy-monitoring package

ETAP building its own microgrid to reduce energy costs

Trendway introduces whimsical, adaptable Feek foam furniture to North America

USGBC to offer free LEED certification in countries with no certified projects

ASIS partners with IAHSS, BICSI to strengthen healthcare and IT security

OSU athletic teams set to excel on AstroTurf synthetic grass

EPA, USDA challenge businesses to help stop food waste

Architecture for Humanity, Center for Green Schools release guide to creating greener schools

USAI Lighting releases mini LEDs

ISS completes sale of pest control activities in 12 countries to Anticimex

Ceres and World Resources Institute join Growing Blue to promote sound water management

NeoCon 2013: Via Seating offers German-designed active seating, wins Silver

HOK-designed Consolidated Forensics Laboratory awarded LEED Platinum

New Texas energy policy expected to boost cogeneration

NYC coalition offers next mayor a roadmap for green building

Unisource Worldwide tool to simplify reporting sustainable cleaning purchases for LEED-EB:OM

Rowe Contracting Service awarded janitorial services contract for Marine Corps base

Spartan releases phenolic disinfectant for healthcare facilities

Nearly 100 diverse building projects test next version of LEED

Advance's walk-behind scrubber makes cleaning small areas a cinch

The Green Grid teams with StEP to help organizations reduce e-waste

Bendheim releases haute couture decorative glass for hospitality, retail markets

Major Mississippi efficiency legislation adopts statewide ASHRAE-standard building code

MidMichigan Medical Center—Midland using QR codes to help visitors navigate facility

LG Electronics introduces heat pump duct-free split inverters

Seeyond ceiling cloud installation brings organic warmth to Illinois corporate office

Configura launches updated workspace planning software

May 2013

The Princeton Review releases 2013 guide to green colleges

SYAC-TB releases security system app for Apple iPads and more

EPA proposes rules to reduce exposure to formaldehyde in building products

Humanscale announces Diffrient-designed ergonomic task chair

ISS Portugal to provide building maintenance services for new Hospital Vila Franca de Xira

Modernfold adds vinyl wallcovering selections for movable partitions

Design team reveals revamped blueprint for Chicago's landmark Navy Pier

Siemens awarded national security services contract with National Joint Powers Alliance

Indigovision's Control Center 4.8 uses target-based maps to see cameras and alarms

GSA sells inactive Army ammunition plant to reduce federal footprint

Innovative Glass releases energy-efficient, self-tinting glass

JNS Holdings completes HVAC upgrades on sportsplex ice arena

URS scores major medical design-build contract with the U.S. Army

Hanley Wood, USGBC establish strategic Greenbuild partnership and plan to go global

Armstrong adds fiberglass-back vinyl sheet line to offerings

Larson Electronics launches fluorescent explosion-proof emergency lighting

Betco software service chosen to help grocery chain's customers report problems

2013 healthcare design winner brings dignity to buildings and lives

Drumbeat releases white paper on reducing energy use by changing behavior

OSCRE International announces formation of space management work group

Cadmus awarded contract to continue work with GSA high-performance building program

ASHRAE expands building energy labeling program

ForesightPower partners with Fonroche Energie to supply smart control solar lighting systems globally

Tremco and Xero Flor America complete green roof installation for Washington medical center

2013 Edison Awards honor game-changing products and services

Avigilon HD surveillance system chosen to boost student safety at Humber College

Cascades' "industry-first" unbleached, recycled facial tissues are nothing to sneeze at

Johnson Controls unveils Enterprise Energy Services offering for global businesses

Dialight to release advanced lighting controls for demanding applications

DOE releases standardized energy protocols to determine efficiency savings

Office Depot, ICLEI expand Green Business Challenge to four more U.S. cities

NEC updates its full suite of NEC3 project management contracts

CM3 Building Solutions improves energy efficiency, building automation systems for Pennsylvania school district

Global FM promotes World FM Day on June 27

DOE data tool illustrates global to community-scale energy trends

CNL Software releases Spanish-language version of its physical security software

EMCOR Group UK to focus on facilities management services

Eco-Roofs helps install Butler University's first green roof

Inovonics area controller integrates wireless intrusion devices to enhance security

LiveRoof brings green roofs to China

EU-OSHA recognizes 10 European companies for workplace risk prevention

ISS Sweden to provide integrated facilities services to Skanska

Ameresco to perform energy and infrastructure upgrades at 28 county buildings in Montana

New BSI standard outlines ways to make cleanrooms more energy efficient

Merritt Properties transforms warehouse into LEED-Platinum office building

NREL teams with Navy to slash energy use, test new technologies

New book gives the inside scoop on adding food production to green roofs

Control4 launches wireless lighting control family

Pristine Environments expands FM services through merger with KBM Facility Solutions

EnTouch Controls launches lighting controls for light commercial facilities

Ekotrope energy planning software chosen to assist sustainable subdivision in Florida

AS+GG-designed Imperial Tower may be Mumbai's tallest and greenest

Australian shopping center chain deploys Morse Watchmans integrated key management solution

Echola Systems launches energy-saving 380V DC power distribution unit for data centers

Stevenson School unveils first Passive House built on a U.S. high school campus

Flos unveils "green" LED table light, minimalist suspension lamp

Kastle Systems International acquires CheckVideo to help redefine smart video surveillance

HUD, DOJ release guidance on accessible design and construction requirements for multifamily housing

Matrix launches industrial steam cleaners for a range of surfaces

LG Electronics USA launches energy-saving HVAC systems for hotels

Verizon to power 19 company facilities with green energy

ISS tops IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 rankings

National Instruments, Prolucid help Canadian grid manage community-generated renewable energy

Boston passes citywide energy-use disclosure ordinance

TerraLUX launches field-customizable LED track head

BSIA updates CCTV user logbook to reflect security industry changes

Melink Corporation creates Ohio's largest college-linked solar array for Cedarville University

International Code Council resources cover energy conservation, labeling chemicals, rainwater collection

Hubbell Lighting launches Bluetooth-controlled LED luminaire for outdoors

SRI International unveils iris recognition system for drive-up security

Purchasing Platform launches Web-based procurement solution for real estate industry

Updated ACGIH industrial ventilation design manual now has metric values

EPA to grant $340 million to upgrade wastewater, drinking water facilities damaged by Hurricane Sandy

NEEP names top regional entities for energy efficiency

Special-Lite announces national launch of durable toilet partitions

All HPFI furniture achieves "level 2" ANSI/BIFMA certification

U.K. FM industry groups plan to unite in one representative entity

Bristolite and Cool Lumens launch LED lighting management solution

GSA's Green Building Advisory Committee recommends LEED for GSA buildings

ASHE applauds hospitals for slashing energy consumption

ABM energy solutions program to save Virginia county schools more than $9 million over 15 years

EIA online portal to detail state energy data

Kimberly-Clark Professional program to recycle cleanroom and laboratory gloves, garments

ACE white paper tackles how to build proactive construction project safety culture

Cintas: Five areas where restaurants and cafeterias can improve sustainability

Moorhead Environmental Complex's water-saving practices help it earn LEED Platinum

WegoWise partners with Los Angeles Better Buildings Challenge to help city meet energy-reduction goals

$1.8 billion approved to help New Jersey rebuild from Hurricane Sandy

JustGreen initiative to help businesses lower carbon emissions

American Institute of Architects announces 2013 COTE Top Ten Green Projects

NIOSH bulletin calls for first exposure levels for nanomaterials

Iconic Aspire Tower to revitalize Sydney suburb as tallest in Southern Hemisphere

SAGE dynamic glass used to control sun's heat and glare inside armory

EyeLock's iris authentication system secures high-traffic environments

Powerhouse Dynamics' eMonitor endorsed by Green Restaurant Association

Nolek portable leak detectors sniff out odorless gases

April 2013

Clorox's urine remover tackles restroom urine odors and stains

Diebold launches intuitive online security management tool

NCS4 working to make high school sports venues more secure

Walmart announces global goals for energy efficiency, 100% renewable energy

Amerlux launches energy-efficient LED track head accent lighting

Bipartisan energy efficiency bill promotes "the cleanest, cheapest energy"

RedBird LED linear replacement lamps to light research facility on Mount Everest

AEE launches free energy management smartphone app, Youtube channel

Johnson Controls names top North American education institutions for reducing carbon pollution

Larson Electronics launches explosion-proof LED light for hazardous areas

Just Energy to provide green energy/lifestyle products to Stevens Institute of Technology campus, community

Seattle school certified as world's fourth "Living Building"

Multifunction Arconas media tower lets travelers charge devices while waiting

Texas Instruments unveils game-changing low-light technology for megapixel IP camera market

CBRE's 10 Tips tells healthcare providers to "think like retailers" for sites, services

EPA honors colleges' ingenuity in stormwater management

Earth Advantage moves ahead on commercial certification 2.0 for green buildings

Perot Museum awarded rare "4 Green Globes" rating

CoreNet Global awards honor corporate real estate thought leadership

"Green leases" offer 10 opportunities to benefit tenants, landlords and the environment, says JLL

EPA announces winner of Energy Star National Building Competition

Constellation to supply energy and services for Sodexo's U.S. customers

THRIVE Intelligence video monitoring service keeps an eye out for violence in hospitals and schools

Fifth Third Bank to use March Networks' video recorders at 1,300-plus locations

Digital Lumens works with manufacturers to make all lighting intelligent

Echola Systems launches 380V DC power distribution unit for data centers

U.S. CAD, FM:Systems partner to integrate BIM for facilities managers

Smartvue launches S9i cloud video surveillance

Allseating releases versatile seating collection for healthcare environments

BOMA issues top 10 ways commercial properties can go green for Earth Day

Delta, LAWA to overhaul Terminal 5 as part of Los Angeles airport modernization

Artemide launches new lamps with classic, innovative designs

Microdesk to help NYC Department of Buildings and The Irvine Company employ BIM standards

SIA announces security product awards during ISC West

NeoCon 2013 Preview: Jasper Group brands unveil sophisticated, bold casework and seating products

MaxLite releases LED accent lamp for range of commercial applications

Intel, Big Ten, UPenn top EPA green power lists

DORMA releases low-powered prox access control system

Nevada deploys first U.S. commercial, grid-connected enhanced geothermal system

SunPower deploys 1 MW solar power system at Arizona State

Carrier launches energy assessment program for schools

President's 2014 budget proposes critical investments in clean energy

Guardly integrates with PPM 2000 to drive incident management efficiencies

City of Patterson teams with Chevron Energy Solutions to go green

ISS, Aspector white paper explores the next generation of service excellence

Companies that encourage dissent improve workplace safety, reports ASSE

Corbin Russwin launches intelligent Power over Ethernet access control solution

AIA selects 2013 recipients of small architectural project awards

ABB launches energy-saving circuit breaker

ComEd "smart substation" to help Chicago reduce power outages

Second Nature recognizes 20 higher education sustainability leaders with video competition

HUD announces radon policies for multifamily properties

Independence LED launches $10 million in energy grants

ASHRAE releases second edition of hospital design manual

Transbay Transit Tower to be tallest building in San Francisco

Deloitte's 80-year-old U.S. headquarters transforms to next-gen workplace, earns LEED Gold

Europa awarded total facilities management contract with RSA

EnerNOC energy management application offers smart way to avoid peak demand charges

Philips' LED 22-watt bulb first to gain ENERGY STAR qualification

Drumbeat white papers cover measurement and verification, thermal destratification for energy efficiency

InsideIQ Energy Dashboard allows easy, inexpensive collection of buildings' energy and water use data

PanelClaw deploys California schools' first ballasted solar mounting systems

NEEP launches database of energy efficiency programs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

City of Melbourne achieves carbon neutral certification

ASIS International, Security Industry Association partner to tackle global security concerns

ACEEE offers roadmap to reduce energy use in multifamily sector

U.K. Web site helps disabled travelers connect with easily accessible businesses

NYCEDC announces new Flushing Commons redevelopment plan that maintains existing parking

Senator Al Franken hopes legislation will put the hammer down on courthouse violence

Fluor scores operations and maintenance contract at Arizona solar power facility

BREEAM to help turn Flemish industrial brownfield into eco-business park

PRSM's 2013 Best Practices book tracks key trends in retail FM

DHS partners with colleges to combat gun violence, promote campus resilience

Genetec announces availability of Synergis Master Controller IP door controller

Surveon introduces five-megapixel security cameras for low-light settings

Dallas church completes "largest Protestant church building project in modern history"

Sky is the limit in U.S. Air Force's plan to reduce energy costs

Schindler launches solar-powered elevator

IDC Energy Insights, Realcomm Conference Group partner to promote smart building technologies in real estate

Sky Solar powers up Greek 70MW solar power plant grid-connection

NRC report: DOD should keep requiring LEED Silver or equivalent for major renovations, new construction

Cree expands family of integrated LED arrays

Trimble releases Proliance 5.6 software for effective management of large construction programs

Glass systems manufacturer selects Jones Lang LaSalle as global FM provider

University of Baltimore Law Center to raise sustainability bar for U.S. law schools

Financing for Airius air destratification technology to help Aussie businesses reduce costs

Teknion Europe launches several furniture lines supporting international workplace trends

Singapore introduces Eurocodes structural design codes for buildings

MicroPower Technologies wireless surveillance system to monitor American Airlines Center parking areas

Yudelson's new book reveals truth about global green building performance

Acuity Brands enhances Lithonia Lighting D-Series Area LED Luminaires with motion sensors

ISS to deliver integrated facilities services to 1,500 Citi sites in Asia-Pacific region

ACEEE recognizes exemplary energy efficiency programs nationwide

Key hurdle cleared in redevelopment of Willets Point waterfront in Queens

Australia and New Zealand set new e-waste standards

SAVORTEX launches eco-friendly and fast hand dryer

ANSI/IICRC S500 draft revised standard on water damage restoration available for review

GoVision adds video screens beneath world's largest in Cowboys Stadium for NCAA regionals

Seesmart releases energy-saving 15-watt LED T8 lamp

SCS expands alliance with GreenWizard to raise market visibility of certified green building products

New Washington art museum aims for LEED Gold designation

Mary Hardin-Baylor NCAA Division III football team to play atop AstroTurf

Drumbeat releases white paper on use of infrared thermography to increase energy efficiency

March 2013

Seeyond Architectural Solutions brings complex form and lighting to mobile office walls

EPA and DOE recognize 2013 Energy Star Partners of the Year

Mannington partners with HOK Product Design to expand NeoCon-winning Vivendi carpet collection

Global launches linear table assemblies for flexible work environments, adds to seating series

ACI announces recipients of 2012 airport service quality awards

Singapore sets pace for Asia with new Green Mark program for data centers

REC Solar to help 12 Arizona schools go solar, reduce energy bills

DOE initiative focuses on clean energy manufacturing

Non-binding resolution calls for integrated European approach to renewables

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, "World's Tallest Hotel," celebrates grand opening

Walgreens to build United States' first net-zero-energy retail store

Aleddra launches its versatile LED high-bay luminaire in North America

3M Architectural Markets offers easier way to create whiteboard surfaces

Print Audit's print management solution now offers French and Portuguese language support

HOK-designed master plan for Istanbul International Financial Center now under construction

Health and Safety Executive offers U.K. businesses online guidance on monitoring employee health

DOE names winners of energy-efficient lighting design competition

ISS Hong Kong to service first Zero Carbon Building in Hong Kong

Interserve plans to halve absolute carbon emissions by 2020 under new sustainability program

Bird-B-Gone deterrent device uses light and sound to scare critters

Arcadia expands contract seating offerings with versatile Ovate collection

"Red dot" awards honor 58 best products of 2013 out of highest-ever 4,662 entries

BIG to redesign Smithsonian museum campus, world's largest, in Washington, DC

Specialty Studios film shows businesses benefits of being eco-friendly

Advance automatic scrubber makes cleaning and polishing floors cost efficient and easy

eVolo announces inventive, inspiring winners of 2013 skyscraper competition

Xeralux launches high-bay LED luminaires for commercial indoor environments.

Clean Air-Cool Planet releases digital version of popular Campus Carbon Calculator

ACEEE report shows U.S. lawmakers how energy efficiency policies could save $1 trillion

KONE wins elevator orders for China high-rises, Moscow complex, and DC and Delhi metros

IREM and Cornell University team to advance real estate management

Sitescapes launches bright, fluid Barristro site furnishings collection

Teknion forms design partnerships to enhance furniture and textile offerings

CoreNet Global weighs in on net-zero buildings, telework

VFA releases facilities capital planning software with map-based views of real estate assets

Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer washes and dries hands at the sink

Crown Mats and Matting releases adhesive mats that disinfect shoes

ACGIH launches 2013 editions of occupational exposure guidelines for chemical and physical substances

IFMA launches book on building information management (BIM) for FMs

DOE guide to help federal facilities develop large-scale renewable energy projects

ISS Switzerland expands FM contract with financial services firm UBS

ASSA ABLOY security solutions to protect convention center, arena, office building, dorm

New metric from The Green Grid to help measure how e-waste is managed

Sodexo launches 2013 report on workplace trends

EnergySage and Sierra Club help businesses leverage clean energy technologies

CDC: Concerted action needed to halt spread of deadly CRE bacteria in healthcare facilities

Landscape Forms launches versatile, energy-friendly pedestrian light

Manhattan Software releases big data and analytics playbook for real estate and facilities managers

IAOP names global top 100 outsourcing providers, top 20 advisors

Construction Industry Council launches three documents on building information modeling

National Institute of Building Sciences to release compilation of building codes and standards

EPA recognizes businesses committed to reducing their carbon pollution

February 2013

ISS lands janitorial contract for 47 buildings in Danish municipality

SDG&E smart grid technologies to create "self-healing" electric grid for San Diego

AVT releases guide to EPA-regulated disinfectants

More leading companies join DOE's Better Buildings Challenge

Carbon Trust urges business to wake up to water waste with new international award

Minneapolis passes building energy rating and disclosure policy

BOMA International passes policy positions on energy benchmarking and tax reform

New IFMA global headquarters embodies the workplace of tomorrow

BOMA International, BOMI International collaborate to support facilities and real estate professionals

AIA, alliantgroup to educate on IRS 179D tax deductions for energy efficiency

National committee reports how United States could double energy productivity

PRSM Association releases guide on green cleaning

USGBC highlights state green building policy activity in 2012

ITW Professional Brands arms cleaning professionals with tips to slow spread of flu

IBHS offers guide on post-Sandy repairs in preparation for next major storm

CIBSE updates manual on combined heat and power for buildings

IBHS predicts high wildfire risk in 2013, offers free property protection steps

ACGIH Board ratifies 2013 TLV and BEI chemical exposure levels

OSHA offers guidance on preventing carbon monoxide poisoning

CIBSE Journal publishes guide to careers in building services

ISSA launches guide for compliance with new chemical safety regulations

ISSA lists recent and upcoming regulations affecting the cleaning industry

Green Seal standard for institutional laundry products aims to protect users, the environment

Carpet and Rug Institute e-book offers guidance on buying and maintaining carpeting

January 2013

ANSI and IREC launch energy efficiency and renewable energy certificate accreditation program

German cities top commercial real estate investment prospects as safe havens, says ULI

Outlook for construction improving, finds industry survey

Teknion scores architectural wall contract with ExxonMobil

Global commercial real estate investment reaches $436 billion in 2012, says Jones Lang LaSalle

BIFM introduces Level 3 qualifications in facilities management

Green Grid white paper outlines benefits of using Eco Mode to improve data center efficiency

ISSA paper shows how a facility's cleanliness is tied to its bottom line

Global integrated FM market offers immense potential, says Frost & Sullivan

AlturaSolutions forecasts marketing directions that will impact jansan industry in 2013

EPA's 2011 Toxics Release Inventory shows air pollutants continue to decline

U.S. office market poised for growth in 2013, says Jones Lang LaSalle

Seismic fabric invented to help older buildings withstand earthquakes

BOMA International introduces desk reference for building systems

ISS awarded NATO management advisory services contract

AIA, NIBS launch digital library of built environment research

Next-generation energy efficiency programs can boost savings, says ACEEE

Verdantix reveals leaders in global energy management software market

Associated General Contractors of America expects increase in private construction spending

BSI publishes strategic maintenance framework to help FMs "work smarter"

Pike Research predicts increased participation in demand response programs

Yudelson predicts top green building megatrends for 2013

ISS to provide facilities services for Porsche Museum in Germany

InsideIQ launches Web site of building automation providers

Jones Lang LaSalle white paper quantifies costs of losing versus retaining a tenant

2012 GOOD DESIGN awards celebrate innovative product design

Landscape Forms acquires high-performance concrete manufacturer Meld USA

Vulcan product calculator app estimates construction materials needed

ISS moves global headquarters to create "workplace of the future"

EMCOR Group contracted to install electrical systems at Fort Benning

RSMeans releases 2013 editions of construction cost data books and CDs

U.S. Energy Information Administration releases annual energy outlook

NIOSH publication offers advice on preventing dampness in nonindustrial buildings

December 2012

Combined heat and power capacity additions for commercial buildings to double by 2022, says Pike Research

Green buildings clear winner in National Research Council report

Report examines how hospital room design impacts risk of patients falling

Street lighting set to become smarter, says IMS Research report

Variable speed fans and controls improve data center energy efficiency, shows study

Teknion Corporation task chair promotes proper posture

Facilities management and corporate real estate to lead China's business management transformation, finds CoreNet Global

Report shows growth of U.S. and global remanufacturing industry

Majority of world's largest companies showing commitment to sustainability, finds Ceres

Government policy and incentives will drive demand for energy efficiency retrofits, finds Pike Research

Vienna, Singapore at top of Mercer quality of living and infrastructure worldwide city rankings

EMCOR Group subsidiary to provide facilities services at Fort Huachuca Army post

Brentano releases annual color forecast for interior design

Jones Lang LaSalle forecasts retail real estate performance for 2013

Leveraging technology will help AECO firms strengthen American infrastructure, predicts Microdesk

Jones Lang LaSalle, Better Buildings Partnership compare EPC ratings with actual energy consumption

First open standard format for reporting content and hazards in building products launched

Rise in commercial LED use to drive demand for intelligent lighting controls, says Pike Research

Computer game industry shaping user interface design for intelligent buildings, finds IMS Research

Managers' level of happiness, productivity can drop after two years, finds Institute of Leadership and Management

WFBSC publishes report on worldwide contract cleaning industry

November 2012

Designated smoking areas in airports put travelers and workers at risk for secondhand smoke, finds CDC study

Commercial real estate recovery may accelerate in second half of 2013, finds Jones Lang LaSalle

Green building on the rise, finds McGraw-Hill Construction

Demand for smart glass to grow to $700 million by 2020, forecasts Pike Research

Workplace violence factsheet shows prevention is key to protecting employees

Schools and universities see value in going green, finds McGraw-Hill Construction study

Turner Construction survey finds positive outlook for green building construction

San Francisco releases energy benchmarking data on 300 municipal buildings

International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook 2012 forecasts shift in energy balance

USGBC analysis shows LEED buildings achieving top-level energy performance

CoreNet Global study: "Bring Your Own Technology" devices will merge personal and business computing

QA Graphics offers entry-level pricing for motivational energy dashboard

Construction industry poised for growth, forecasts FMI

Staples offers workplace perception survey and tips for FMs to help prevent the flu

Updated BIFMA furniture sustainability standard adds point for lower formaldehyde emissions

OSCRE launches standard to optimize occupancy data cost exchange

Pike Research report: North America to lead world in new smart energy capacity additions through 2015

Migraines linked to uncomfortable indoor environments, finds Ball State University study

More time needed for strategic FM, advises RICS

Architecture firms show strongest billings in two years, says AIA

More efficient and renewable energy technologies used in 2011, finds national lab

FM:Systems' newest FM:Interact planning software features support for alternative officing

Landscape Forms to be sole U.S. carrier of Escofet high-design cast stone site furniture

October 2012

Constellation awarded facility improvements contract with Pennsylvania school district

LED-based street lights to surpass 17 million by 2020, says Pike Research report

Toronto has the most high-rises under construction in North America, finds Emporis

BOMA report concludes commercial real estate market has improved over last four years

Investment properties becoming more energy efficient, finds ULI report

451 Research report highlights world's most energy-efficient data centers

Superbugs' ability to ride air currents makes them even more problematic for hospitals, find U.K. researchers

U.K. office workers desire more flexible working arrangements, finds TeamViewer survey

Constellation product offers Hilton hotels no-cost path to energy efficiency

Energy efficiency, green measures intensify demand for building automation in North America, finds Frost & Sullivan

Market demands more innovation from facilities management, finds Interserve survey

McGraw-Hill Construction report shows dramatic rise in building information modeling (BIM) use in North America

U.K. middle management under increased amounts of work-related stress, finds Lane4 survey

Ohio University to save $38 million in 72 buildings through energy performance contract with Constellation

Workplaces of the future to be more flexible and productive, says Citrix

Study finds schools can cut risk of illness by using hygiene programs and products

Telework Exchange report: Federal workers see time, cost benefits in videoconferencing

Massachusetts leads states in energy efficiency efforts, finds ACEEE

BLS records total of 4,609 fatal work injuries in 2011, down from 2010

2012 GRESB Report shows sustainability headway in global real estate market

Europe leads way in solar power, claiming two-thirds of worldwide installations in 2011

GSA studies showcase emerging technologies aimed at reducing federal buildings' energy costs

Retail facilities maintenance trends identified for 2012 and beyond in technology, sustainability, more

Combined heat and power a better bargain and more sustainable than coal, finds ACEEE report

McGraw-Hill Construction executive brief informs decision making for green building investments

September 2012

AIA: Architecture Billings Index inches into positive territory for first time in five months

Smart cards to rejuvenate access control credential market

SEIA report highlights top 20 U.S. corporate solar users

EMCOR Group subsidiary awarded multifaceted services contract by NASA for space center

Energy costs, other key issues driving growth of green data center market, finds Pike Research

Landscape Forms continues global growth through alliance with Bailey Streetscene in U.K. market

2012 AIA survey shows economic downturn cut architecture firm revenue by 40 percent

New technology to boost fire detection industry, says IMS Research

OPM report shows advances in federal government telework

Smart building managed services spending to surpass $1 billion by 2020, forecasts Pike Research

RSS survey shows over half of Americans would not return to hotels, apartments or offices with poor cell coverage

UL Environment cites transparency and performance as top trends in new green building products

Survey shows that unclean restrooms can carry dire consequences for businesses

Fuel cell market saw increases in 2011, finds DOE report

China selects ARCHIBUS center as research partner for BIM

Apex Insight launches U.K. Integrated Facilities Management: Market Insight Report

August 2012

Beijing "wins gold" in the global office market, shows Cushman & Wakefield report

QA Graphics provides HVAC graphic solutions for data centers

Benchmark data identifies top five most, least expensive U.S. commercial real estate markets

AIA forecast: Nonresidential construction spending to increase through 2012 and 2013

2012 AH&LA lodging survey identifies key trends in amenities, facilities, programs

Green buildings top $4 billion in venture capital invested; investors seek new emerging technologies

FM industry faces talent challenge in Asia Pacific, shows survey

Waste management study shows surprising differences among EU Member States

Dell and Intel study concludes IT consumerization increases workplace productivity

NREL study shows renewable energy potential in every state

U.S. demand for janitorial equipment and supplies to reach $6.7 billion in 2015, predicts Freedonia

Mayor Bloomberg releases first benchmarking report on energy use in New York City's largest buildings

Olympic illness-prevention program led to savings for contractors, better health for workers

FM:Systems partners with Geomap to make FM:Interact software available in French

Constructing green buildings makes economic, business sense, finds Green Building Council of South Africa study

Landscape Forms unveils new movable outdoor furniture

FM:Systems partners with AMS CAD + CAFM Solutions to enhance FM:Mobile

Local U.K. governments to outsource a third of all services by 2015, shows Interserve study

USA, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, Germany are trendsetters in green buildings, finds Lux Research

Non-recycled waste is key to America's energy strategy, says American Chemistry Council

July 2012

Vegetation planted near city streets can reduce pollution by 30 percent, find U.K. scientists

Improved energy-harvesting technologies boost efficiency in buildings, says Frost & Sullivan

ACEEE energy-efficiency ranking of world's major economies finds America near bottom

FM:Systems' cloud-based FM:BIM system integrates FM and building information modeling

Research and Markets adds report on $35 billion U.S. janitorial and carpet cleaning services industry

BSRIA offers tips on product selection for better building outcomes

Market for energy efficiency retrofits in commercial buildings to nearly double by 2020, finds Pike Research

LED bulb cost to drop by half in 2020, says Lux Research

Siemens predicts sustainable future for iconic Rio de Janeiro

Intelligent lighting controls market to surpass $4.3 billion by 2020, says Pike Research

Continual rises in U.S. energy consumption beg for improved efficiency, says Frost & Sullivan

AWA to study benefits of telecommuting during the Olympic Games

Market for commercial building automation systems is growing, finds Pike Research Report

Energy-saving benefits of smart glass to help it reach $693 million market value by 2020

Building automation systems integrated with lighting control systems are on the rise, finds IMS Research

BSRIA unveils new operations and maintenance benchmarking figures

June 2012

Siemens, McGraw-Hill Construction study: More must be done to improve building performance in U.S. facilities

More buildings will be constructed as net zero, says Pike Research

Facilities managers increasingly focused on energy efficiency, finds Johnson Controls report

Philadelphia tops Terminix ranking of most bedbug-infested cities; bedbugs on rise in most states

May 2008

Pittsburgh Corning intros LightWise engineered glass block panels

February 2002

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