FMLink Newsletter — October 17, 2016 FMLink Newsletter — October 17, 2016 TOP STORIES What FMs need to know to keep occupants safe during flu season (Sustainability » Ashkin Group) How to fight pathogens this flu season with minimal environmental impact Global property investment on rise; NYC ranked #1, finds report (Surveys) JLL: Life sciences companies compete for talent and space in top locations (Surveys) Documents guide use of incentives to improve resilience in built environment (Products and Services » Publications) ULI: Real estate industry must address climate change to maintain competitiveness (Products and Services » Publications) JLL: Tech sector dominates U.S. office leasing, creates resilient local economies (Surveys) Global demand response management systems market explored in Navigant Research report (Surveys) National BIM Guide for Owners now available for public review (Products and Services » Publications) UV light disinfection greatly reduces C. Difficile incidence, finds study (Surveys) HCI video presents innovative ways to create medical buildings that exceed expectations (Products and Services » Publications) UPCOMING EVENTS Happening this week Oct 17 – Oct 18 : Building Envelope Technology Symposium Oct 17 – Oct 19 : Building Sustainability, with WorldGBC Congress Sweden Oct 17 – Oct 19 : SMRP Annual Conference (maintenance and reliability) Oct 18 – Oct 21 : IREM Fall Conference (real estate management) Oct 19 – Oct 22 : CREW Network Convention and Marketplace (commercial real estate women) Oct 19 – Oct 21 : World Green Infrastructure Congress Bogotá 2016 Oct 20 – Oct 21 : FM: Realization in Bulgaria Oct 20 : PRSM Canada East (retail facilities maintenance) Oct 20 – Oct 21 : World Workplace Asia 2016 Posted this week Dec 4 – Dec 6 : ACEEE Intelligent Efficiency Conference 2016 Feb 15 – Feb 16 : BUILDEX Vancouver Feb 3 – Feb 5 : International Air-conditioning / Heating / Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo); ASHRAE Winter Conference MORE STORIES ISS to provide catering, facility services in USA, Sweden, the Netherlands (Contract Awards) Proposed GSA rule adds order-level materials into Schedules program (Developments » Financial) Power of Industrial Internet to be harnessed worldwide through PwC/GE Digital alliance (Products and Services » Software) GRESB global infrastructure assessment captures ESG performance of funds, assets (Surveys) Fifth annual Global Outsourcing Social Responsibility Impact Award goes to CBRE, say IAOP, ISG (Developments » Industry Awards) EPA SmartWay honors freight carriers, shippers, logistics cos. for supply chain efficiency (Developments » Industry Awards) GBCI to administer zero waste facility certification, credential (Associations and Organizations) Los Angeles, Green Seal announce green lodging incentive program (Associations and Organizations) Sunset Vine Tower earns IREM certification for sustainable property management (Developments » Environment and Sustainability) GBCI, EDF to establish Investor Confidence Project as global standard for energy efficiency projects (Associations and Organizations) Drywall ceilings installations easier, faster with CertainTeed locking drywall grid system (Products and Services » Building Products) GSA awards contracts for Nashville U.S. Courthouse construction project (Contract Awards) Cityzenith launches 5D Smart World Beta User Program for AEC, CRE industries (Products and Services » Software) ASTM heat transfer standard to help improve HVAC efficiency (Products and Services » Publications) Legrand launches outdoor power solutions, LEED product guide at World Workplace (Products and Services » Energy)
