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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
ADA requirements can be ambiguous, says AIA