FMLink Newsletter — January 7, 2019 TOP STORIES Portfolio benchmarking – Example: Utilities (Benchmarking » FM BENCHMARKING) Reasons to benchmark, excuses not to benchmarking, and how to get started benchmarking Ergonomics and the modern workspace: Leveraging design that supports technology (White Papers » Humanscale) Find out how tracking your occupancy data can lead to smarter decisions on future space needs, in this JLL report (Surveys and Trends) Autonomous vehicles will fundamentally alter the US office market by 2030, finds CBRE. How can this impact your site selection? (Surveys and Trends) UPCOMING EVENTS Happening this week Jan 7 – Jan 10 : Building Innovation 2019: National Institute of Building Sciences Conference and Expo Posted this week May 9 : WORKTECH19 New York Oct 15 – Oct 16 : ASIS Latin America 2019 (Congreso Latinoamericano de Seguridad ASIS) Jun 4 – Jun 6 : ISSA Cleantex Africa MORE STORIES Leading-edge sustainable design for stadiums — join this Excel Dryer event THIS WEEK at the home of the New England Patriots (Developments » Environment and Sustainability) Find out how this new program will help you compare building products’ environmental impact and earn LEED v4 credits (Associations and Organizations) Looking for a flood barrier to withstand a higher water level? This flexible wall has been certified up to 6 feet (Other » Products and Services) See how these security sensors will enhance your video feed and reduce false positives (Products and Services » Security) For secure, compliant data storage that is easy to move and reconfigure, check out this FedRAMP-certified modular data center (Products and Services » Software & Technology) Looking for labels for storage bins, cabinets or metal racks? Avery’s new ID and barcode labels stick tight but remove cleanly (Other » Products and Services) Want to control multiple independent building management systems from a single website? See this solution from Reliable Controls (Products and Services » Software & Technology) Check out Rinnai’s new commercial water heating system that meets high hot-water demand with lower operating costs, easier serviceability (HVAC/IAQ » Products and Services)
