FMLink Newsletter — April 3, 2017 FMLink Newsletter — April 3, 2017 TOP STORIES Renovate or build new? Transwestern finds large creative office projects generating “staggering” returns (Surveys and Trends) Talent shortfall hits FM — see what needs to happen to fix it (Surveys and Trends) World’s ninth longest road tunnel relies on ARCHIBUS to manage complex transalpine operations (Case Studies » ARCHIBUS, Inc.) Opportunity to keep existing buildings green indefinitely (Sustainability » Leonardo Academy) A survey analysis on the use of LEED in the college and university marketplace Does the Islamic State’s use of drones pose a security threat to you? (Surveys and Trends) Wondering how to prepare for disasters and what to do afterwards? See this handbook from the AIA (Products and Services » Publications) See who might want two green certifications instead of one (Developments » Environment and Sustainability) If you think your office rent is bad, take a look at these cities (Surveys and Trends) Make your business case for a green cleaning program — get this free guide from IFMA (Products and Services » Publications) Free lighting control guide shows how to minimize operating costs and more (Products and Services » Publications) Three views on what Trump’s energy budget means for green initiatives (Associations and Organizations) Diversey and Sealed Air split apart, making each company stronger (Developments » Corporate and Organization) UPCOMING EVENTS Happening this week Apr 3 – Apr 6 : Data Center World Global Los Angeles 2017 Apr 3 – Apr 6 : ProMat 2017 Apr 4 – Apr 6 : IFMA Facility Fusion Conference and Expo 2017 Apr 5 – Apr 7 : International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West) 2017 Posted this week Sep 25 – Sep 27 : FM EXPO and World FM Congress May 23 – May 24 : edie Live (sustainable business) May 15 – May 18 : ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam 2018 MORE STORIES See how water quality can impact your bottom line via Ecolab’s Water Risk Monetizer (Products and Services » Software & Technology) See if you may need biometric readers in addition to your access control software (Products and Services » Security) Reduce your energy costs and improve reliability — check out EDF Renewable Energy (Products and Services » Energy) How far does the new Canadian Federal Budget go in supporting low-carbon buildings? Hear the CaGBC’s view (Developments » Environment and Sustainability) You won’t believe what this office chair can do for you — from Fully (Products and Services » Furniture) Is this you? Facilities in 5 winning smart cities to benefit from resources and interconnection (Developments » Technology and Telecommunications) Learn how to maximize energy resources and avoid high cost of power outages (Products and Services » Software & Technology) Leave slippery floors behind with the right floorcare product — see what Amvor has announced (Products and Services » Carpeting and Flooring) Wondering how to prevent Zika? Register for this ACGIH Webinar (Products and Services » Services) Get employees more active — now. Check out Innovant’s new adjustable-height benching (Products and Services » Furniture) Which schools are winning the green awards this year, and what did they do to earn them? (Developments » Industry Awards) Looking for a great roofing contractor? Check out these NRCA 2017 awardees (Developments » Industry Awards) Protecting houses of worship from attack — ASIS offers free security resources (Products and Services » Publications) Troubleshooting in real time from the field — See how NYC techs use XOEye Technologies smart glasses (Contract Awards)
