FMLink Newsletter — November 18, 2019 TOP STORIES The evolving role of the FM in dealing with workplace change (Workplace Strategies » Workplace Evolutionaries) How today’s workplace changes are impacting the FM Get your updated mechanical, lighting and building envelope energy efficiency standards from ANSI/ASHRAE’s new release (Products and Services » Publications) See what to expect for 2020 office, industrial and retail rents in this RICS report (Surveys and Trends) What do industrial operations managers plan to spend on in 2020, and which technologies do they prefer? (Surveys and Trends) Arooga’s Restaurant improves guest experience and reduces costs with the XLERATOR hand dryer (Case Studies » Excel Dryer, Inc.) Reduce labor, maintenance, waste and energy when switching from paper towels UPCOMING EVENTS Happening this week Nov 18 – Nov 21 : ISSA Show North America 2019 (cleaning, maintenance, FM) Nov 19 – Nov 22 : Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2019 Nov 20 – Nov 21 : International Security Conference and Exposition East (ISC East 2019) Posted this week Apr 1 – Apr 3 : ASIS Europe 2020 (security) MORE STORIES If you plan to replace or install new carpet, see what Interface has learned over the years to do this and satisfy your net-zero goals at the same time (Products and Services » Publications) If you need a write-on glassboard that is mobile and can go from room to room, check this one out. Fully customizable, too (Furniture & Furnishings » Products and Services) See how you can take control of your cleaning operations and improve efficiency with this new cleaning management software (Products and Services » Software & Technology) Want to equip your educational facilities staff to meet today’s complex challenges? APPA can bring campus-specific training right to you (Products and Services » Webinars, Education and Training) If you’re looking for a powerful but affordable floor scrubber for high-traffic areas, this easy-to-use Classic may fit the bill (Cleaning Equipment & Supplies » Products and Services) Now you can get maintenance management and FM capabilities all in one platform, with iOffice’s acquisition of Hippo CMMS (Corporate and Organization » Developments)