FMLink Newsletter — May 2, 2016 FMLink Newsletter — May 2, 2016 TOP STORIES First Horizon ARCHIBUS implementation saves $1.5 million annually by avoiding outsourcing services (Case Studies » ARCHIBUS, Inc.) CDC, OSHA issue guidance for protecting workers from Zika (Products and Services » Publications) Huge advances in infection control (Magazines » ISSA Today) JLL: After Q1 pause, 2016 U.S. office market looks positive (Surveys) ‘Getting’ Carter (Magazines » FM World) How savings can be made through collaboration and standardized FM procurement procedures U.S. Chamber Foundation report reveals value of circular economy for business (Surveys) The psychology behind clean (Magazines » ISSA Today) How to use modern technologies to create a noticeable perception of clean Technavio: Global occupancy sensor market driven by need for efficiency, security, automation (Surveys) JLL: Retail cross-border expansion rising in Top 50 global cities (Surveys) BSI launches BIM Level 2 Web site (Products and Services » Publications) PRSM releases 2016 best practices book for retail FM (Products and Services » Publications) UPCOMING EVENTS Happening this week May 2 – May 3 : Research Facilities 2016 May 3 – May 5 : Medical Office Buildings (MOB) + Healthcare Real Estate Conference May 3 – May 4 : NFMT High-Performance Buildings and Workplaces (HPB+W) May 4 – May 6 : Build4Asia 2016: Asian Elenex; Asian Buildtex; Asian Securitex May 4 – May 5 : FM Summit 2016 May 4 – May 5 : IFMA Facility Fusion Canada 2016 May 5 – May 6 : Space Strategies 2016 Posted this week Jun 11 – Jun 13 : Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association (CEFMA) Convention May 19 – May 24 : American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce 2018) MORE STORIES Caterpillar intros “The Age of Smart Iron” strategy for digital transformation (Developments » Corporate and Organization) DIRTT to build 16 prefab interiors for Arctic Circle medical staff residences (Contract Awards) ASTM sets standard for hygrothermal models to manage building heat and moisture (Products and Services » Publications) CBRE: Demand for U.S. retail space improved in Q1 2016 (Surveys) Milwaukee intros durable copper tubing cutters (Products and Services » Other) Lunera Lighting intros lighting and control technology (Products and Services » Lighting) Tyco’s Exacq video management system software improves client video performance (Products and Services » Security) AIA, International WELL Building Institute promote health and wellness in design (Associations and Organizations) IMETCO launches metal rainscreen builder app (Products and Services » Software) Prairie View A&M tops DOE competition for zero-energy-ready homes (Developments » Energy Management) AIA white paper covers materials transparency, risk (Products and Services » Publications) 3D printing awards demonstrate vast possibilities for applications (Products and Services » Other) IFC, HOK partner to promote sustainable design in emerging markets (Developments » Environment and Sustainability) Technavio: Touchless faucets to lead global smart bathroom market through 2020 (Surveys) DOE recognizes organizations for rooftop unit efficiency (Developments » Industry Awards) Omnilert mass emergency notification app now on Apple Watch (Products and Services » Security) Bosse reveals flexible phone booth for open-plan offices (Products and Services » Furniture)
