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120,000 students save 500,000 kWh of electricity in campus conservation contest 2011 AIA Institute Honor Awards recognize excellence in architecture, interiors, urban design 2011 AIA Institute Honor Awards recognize excellence in architecture, interiors, urban design 2011 CSR professional services directory offered for discounted preorder 2011 CSR professional services directory offered for discounted preorder 2011 real estate trends detailed in report from Integra Realty Resources 2011 real estate trends detailed in report from Integra Realty Resources Building, UK-GBC announce 2010 sustainability awards Building, UK-GBC announce 2010 sustainability awards Wall Street Journal video focuses on ARCHIBUS ROI benefits Wall Street Journal video focuses on ARCHIBUS ROI benefits ABM Industries closes $300 million Linc Group purchase ACEEE report touts programs that change energy use behavior ACGIH presents two continuing education courses in industrial ventilation ADA requirements can be ambiguous, says AIA AGC: Construction jobs continue to decline despite recovery AGC: Construction jobs declined in every state, most cities in 2009 AIA Index: Design activity still declining, but hopeful signs emerge in February AIA and Hanley Wood unveil inaugural issue of Architect magazine AIA forecasts decrease in nonresidential construction spending until late 2011, then increase AIA reports significant drop in Architecture Billings Index AIA: Start of nonresidential construction recovery possible by mid 2011 AIA: Start of nonresidential construction recovery possible by mid 2011 AIA: Start of nonresidential construction recovery possible by mid 2011 AIHA, ANSI release new and revised ventilation standards AIHA, ANSI release new and revised ventilation standards AIHA, ANSI release new and revised ventilation standards AIHA, ANSI release new and revised ventilation standards AIHA, ANSI release new and revised ventilation standards AIHA, ANSI release new and revised ventilation standards ANSI, ASSE revise personnel and debris net standard for construction, demolition ANSI/BIFMA furniture sustainability standard approved APV Engineered Coatings intros eCoolRoof coating system for energy savings ARAMARK wins cleaning industry and green building certifications ARCHIBUS updates software to reduce carbon footprint, lower costs ASHRAE adds User's Manual to green buildings guide ASHRAE adds User's Manual to green buildings guide ASHRAE adds User's Manual to green buildings guide ASHRAE announces final energy savings figures for 2010 Energy Standard ASHRAE book offers guidance for making data centers more energy efficient ASHRAE publishes guide for sustainable building design, construction, operation ASHRAE sets new thermal comfort standard ASHRAE: Standard 189.1 adopted as part of Army sustainability policy ASIS and BSI release joint business continuity management ANSI standard ASIS surveys CSOs on enterprise security risk management ASIS, BSI release joint business continuity management ANSI Standard ASIS: Salaries for security professionals were up six percent in 2010 ASSE applauds federal move to develop workplace injury and illness prevention standard ASSE gears up to celebrate 100th anniversary in 2011 ASSE notes safety profession growing, ranked as one of top 50 jobs in America ASSE, Vision Council release best practices for workplace eye protection ASTM standards cover roof coatings, underground storage tanks, paint waste AWEA reports slower first-quarter U.S. wind power growth AWEA reports slower first-quarter U.S. wind power growth AWEA reports slower first-quarter U.S. wind power growth Aberdeen Group survey finds growing role for facilities management Acuity Brands' Lithonia Lighting expands LED luminaire products with advanced controls Acuity Brands' Lithonia Lighting expands LED luminaire products with advanced controls Adaptive Building Initiative, A. Zahner Company, launch Tessellate façade system Adaptive Building Initiative, A. Zahner Company, launch Tessellate façade system Advantix Systems launches DuCool line for schools AgilQuest Corporation creates Workplace Services Division AgilQuest Corporation creates Workplace Services Division AgilQuest Corporation creates Workplace Services Division Alabama parks facilities get energy revamp from Johnson Controls American Institute of Architects reports highest billings since August 2008 American Society of Safety Engineers announces 2011 virtual classroom schedule Aramark Uniform Services to deliver with "clean" hybrid fleet Aramark Uniform Services to deliver with "clean" hybrid fleet Architecture Billings Index continues positive momentum, says AIA Architecture Billings Index slips slightly in May Archive of U.K. construction projects, technologies now online Arconas and Powermat collaborate on wireless charging in airport seating Arconas and Powermat collaborate on wireless charging in airport seating Arrow Fastener launches ET50 R.E.D. Electric Staple Gun Arrow Fastener launches ET50 R.E.D. Electric Staple Gun Ashcom Technologies MaintiMizer BlackBox for computerized maintenance management Ashcom Technologies MaintiMizer BlackBox for computerized maintenance management Assa Abloy to acquire secure ID solutions company Lasercard Corporation Asset Skills survey of FM sector shows higher morale, slight productivity drop Association: Construction employment up in 20 states Association: Construction employment up in 20 states Association: Construction employment up in 20 states Australia green building council announces sustainability rating tool for existing buildings Australia's construction jobs are getting more eco-friendly, says Green Building Council Australian architecture awards honor "most inspiring" recent projects Australian architecture awards honor "most inspiring" recent projects Average commute time at a 10-year low because of telecommuting, union says Avermedia Group chosen to provide security at Taiwan's largest department store chain BIFM review reveals importance of facilities management to meet office space challenges BIFM survey: Most organizations are working to reduce office space BLS: Fatal occupational injuries declined in 2009 BOMA publishes updated preventative maintenance guide BOMA publishes updated preventative maintenance guide BP report sees renewable energy as fastest-growing energy source over next 20 years BP report sees renewable energy as fastest-growing energy source over next 20 years BP report sees renewable energy as fastest-growing energy source over next 20 years BRE releases updated building energy model tool to meet U.K. regulations BSRIA launches accounting guide for embodied carbon in construction BSRIA launches guide for assessing embodied carbon in construction BSRIA study shows 2009 decline in solar market BSRIA's new Rules of Thumb design guide due out early 2011 BSRIA, Canadian government partner to develop smart building work plan BT Office Furniture introduces Oxygen M and Plan M office chair lines BT Office Furniture introduces Oxygen M and Plan M office chair lines BULBRITE introduces adjustable LED multi-beam MR16 light BULBRITE introduces adjustable LED multi-beam MR16 light Berkeley Lab, NIREC team on clean energy technologies Berkeley Lab, NIREC team on clean energy technologies Berkeley Lab, NIREC team on clean energy technologies Better Buildings Partnership launches Green Management Toolkit for carbon reduction guidance Beware of growing bed bug threat in office buildings, warns BOMA, Orkin Beware of growing bed bug threat in office buildings, warns BOMA, Orkin Bloom Energy Servers to provide Bloom box energy generators to Fireman's Fund Bloom Energy Servers to provide Bloom box energy generators to Fireman's Fund Blue Ridge Numerics launches CFdesign 2011 Winter Update with smoke and thermal tools Boston's John Hancock Tower receives AIA Twenty-Five Year Award Boston's John Hancock Tower receives AIA Twenty-Five Year Award Bringing nature indoors, DIRTT's Breathe system grows plants in walls Bringing nature indoors, DIRTT's Breathe system grows plants in walls British Medical Association urges hospital designs with more light and music British government plans to overhaul U.K. energy market BuildingGreen announces top 10 green building products for 2010 BuildingGreen, Healthy Building Network partner on green building products site BuildingReports streamlines inspection reporting for healthcare facilities BuildingSMART, McGraw-Hill to conduct Europe-wide BIM survey Businesses are getting more serious about sustainability, says Deloitte Consulting report Businesses are getting more serious about sustainability, says Deloitte Consulting report Businesses are getting more serious about sustainability, says Deloitte Consulting report Businesses are getting more serious about sustainability, says Deloitte Consulting report Businesses are getting more serious about sustainability, says Deloitte Consulting report Businesses are getting more serious about sustainability, says Deloitte Consulting report CDP survey: Transportation sector is in slow lane on reporting emissions CDP survey: Transportation sector is in slow lane on reporting emissions CEEDA supports British Computer Society's efforts to upgrade data center green ratings California announces 2010 top environmental leadership awards California sets new Green Building Standards Code Canada Green Building Council launches video Web series Carbon Reduction Label now on Australian products Carbon Reduction Label now on Australian products Carbon Trust: U.K. public sector can save £1 billion through energy efficiency Carillion wins U.K. Land Registry FM contract Carpet maker Interface Inc. vows zero environmental impact by 2020 Carpet maker Interface Inc. vows zero environmental impact by 2020 Caterpillar U.K. facilities achieve zero waste to landfill Caterpillar U.K. facilities achieve zero waste to landfill Cautious market slows U.K. commercial property recovery China Ceramics launches WULIQIAO brand for large size rustic tiles Cintas Corp. survey: Cleanliness matters to hotel guests Cintas announces top 11 infection prevention trends for 2011 City Electric Supply helps stadium cut lighting energy with T5 Retrofit Kits Cleanliness issues keep restaurant patrons from returning, says Cintas survey Cofely secures engineering contract at iconic 30 St. Mary Axe in London Cofely secures engineering contract at iconic 30 St. Mary Axe in London Colliers International expands real estate offerings with acquisition of EVS Realty Advisors Commercial trucks expected to be fast-growing market for hybrid drivetrains Commercial trucks expected to be fast-growing market for hybrid drivetrains Commercial trucks expected to be fast-growing market for hybrid drivetrains Commercial trucks expected to be fast-growing market for hybrid drivetrains Commercial trucks expected to be fast-growing market for hybrid drivetrains Commercial trucks expected to be fast-growing market for hybrid drivetrains Commercial-scale solar electricity generators under development via joint venture Companies can save by letting employees telecommute half the time, research shows Construction jobs drop in 276 out of 337 metro areas July 2009 to 2010 Construction jobs drop in 285 of 337 metro areas June 2009-2010 Construction spending increases while employment declines, says AGC Consumers Energy funds energy efficiency at special education building in Michigan Cooper Safety adds to harsh and hazardous environment platform with Hernis Scan Systems acquisition Cooper Safety adds to harsh and hazardous environment platform with Hernis Scan Systems acquisition Cooper Safety adds to harsh and hazardous environment platform with Hernis Scan Systems acquisition Corbin Russwin launches multi-point latching system Corbin Russwin launches multi-point latching system CoreNet Global launches accelerated Master of Corporate Real Estate program in Asia CoreNet Global, Regus announce three-year global agreement on corporate real estate Coverall Mountain & Pacific named a fastest growing private company Coverall Mountain & Pacific named a fastest growing private company Coverall named to list of Top 26 Franchises for Hispanics Coverall named to list of Top 26 Franchises for Hispanics Cree intros industry's first lighting-class LED arrays noted for efficiency, ease of use Cree intros industry's first lighting-class LED arrays noted for efficiency, ease of use Cree intros industry's first lighting-class LED arrays noted for efficiency, ease of use Crothall Healthcare enhances infection control through partnership with 3M Cyclone Power Technologies to present small-scale waste heat recovery system DFS Commercial spins off maintenance firm, creates new corporation named DFS Green DOE announces schedule for technical energy assistance Webinars DOE announces up to $74 million for fuel cell research and development DOE awards $19 million to modernize nation's electric grid DOE awards $7 million to 24 states to support updated building codes DOE awards first energy efficiency certification for industrial plants DOE grants $21 million in technical assistance to improve energy use in commercial buildings DOE grants $21 million in technical assistance to improve energy use in commercial buildings DOE installs cool roof on DC headquarters building DOE offers first conditional loan guarantee for advanced biofuels plant DOE offers loan guarantee for Arizona solar project DOE offers loan guarantee for Arizona solar project DOE offers loan guarantee for Arizona solar project DOE offers loan guarantee for Arizona solar project DOE offers loan guarantee for Arizona solar project DOE offers loan guarantee for Arizona solar project DOE releases new versions of energy efficiency modeling software programs DOE to fund up to $50 million to demonstrate solar energy technologies DOE, Commerce Department form renewable energy modeling partnership Daimer Industries launches steam cleaners with anti-MRSA technology Daimer Industries launches steam cleaners with anti-MRSA technology Daimer Industries launches steam cleaners with anti-MRSA technology Daimer Industries launches steam cleaners with anti-MRSA technology Daimer Industries launches steam cleaners with anti-MRSA technology Daimer Industries launches steam cleaners with anti-MRSA technology Daimer steam cleaners handle both chewing gum and bed bug removal Daimer steam cleaners handle both chewing gum and bed bug removal David Brower Center earns Integral Group's eighth LEED Platinum rating David Brower Center earns Integral Group's eighth LEED Platinum rating Deb expands EcoLogo-certified antiseptic occupational skin care product lines Delivery giant TNT is awarded Carbon Trust Standard for emissions reduction Delivery giant TNT is awarded Carbon Trust Standard for emissions reduction Delivery giant TNT is awarded Carbon Trust Standard for emissions reduction Dell reduces computer energy consumption by 25 percent Deloitte acquires two sustainability consulting firms Deloitte survey: Companies not meeting U.K. carbon disclosure requirements Demand for Australian office space bounces back, says Property Council of Australia Dept. of Veterans Affairs map locates renewable energy projects Dept. of Veterans Affairs map locates renewable energy projects Development Design Group to provide planning and design for China's largest mall Development Design Group to provide planning and design for China's largest mall Digital Lumens launches LightRules software to maximize lighting energy efficiency Digital Lumens tapped to supply Intelligent Lighting System for U.S. Cold Storage Duct Fitting Database now available from ASHRAE as a mobile app Duo-Gard announces solar coating for translucent daylighting systems without heat gain or glare EEI survey: Energy efficiency investments remain strong despite recession EEI survey: Energy efficiency investments remain strong despite recession EEI survey: Energy efficiency investments remain strong despite recession EPA announces winners of 2010 college Game Day waste reduction challenge EPA announces winners of 2010 college Game Day waste reduction challenge EPA honors landfill projects that transform trash to green power EPA issues guidance on PCB-containing fluorescent lights EPA issues guide for enhanced monitoring of chromium-6 in drinking water EPA offers GHG guidance to states for regulating big polluters EPA presents school indoor air quality awards EPA provides easier access to chemical safety information EPA recognizes facilities for energy savings with combined heat and power EPA recognizes sustainable communities with Smart Growth awards EPA recognizes sustainable communities with Smart Growth awards EPA recognizes sustainable communities with Smart Growth awards EPA recognizes sustainable communities with Smart Growth awards EPA recognizes sustainable communities with Smart Growth awards EPA recognizes sustainable communities with Smart Growth awards EPA releases draft guidelines for selecting environmentally safe school locations EPA report shows air quality improvements since 1990 EPA report shows increase in U.S. climate change indicators EPA report shows increase in U.S. climate change indicators EPA updates guidance for compact fluorescent light bulbs cleanup EPA updates guidance for compact fluorescent light bulbs cleanup EPEAT green IT rating system partners with international organizations Earth Friendly Products' sustainability efforts are honored Earth Friendly Products' sustainability efforts are honored EcoLogo releases renewable low-impact electricity products standard for Canada Eltek Valere launches solar hybrid system for Indian telecom market Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard from QA Graphics makes Energy Conservation product list Energy Program from Ameren Illinois recognizes six cities as "Most Progressive" Engineering execs: Energy infrastructure shortfall is top concern Environmental skills seen as valuable for career advancement Europe adopts binding energy efficiency target requiring 20 percent reduction by 2020 European Union sets standards for universal phone chargers European awards honor best-in-class innovators, including integrated FM Expesite acquires VisionFM to strengthen facilities management solutions Expesite acquires VisionFM to strengthen facilities management solutions Externus survey finds FMs generally not in charge of green initiatives FEMP now offers financing training for energy managers on demand FEMP offers draft guidance for energy and water efficiency in covered facilities FM 100 Poll concerns about facilities firm failures FM Topics-of-Interest Survey FM market in U.K. grew one percent in 2010 FM:Systems is donating to IFMA Foundation for FM research FM:Systems is donating to IFMA Foundation for FM research FM:Systems migrates Autodesk FMDesktop customers for workplace management FM:Systems migrates Autodesk FMDesktop customers for workplace management FM:Systems named to Triangle Business Journal list of fast-growing companies FM:Systems named to Triangle Business Journal list of fast-growing companies FM:Systems releases Version 8.0 of its Web-based FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite FM:Systems releases Version 8.0 of its Web-based FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite FMI predicts 2010 will be a down year for construction FTC to require EnergyGuide labels for new TVs in 2011 Facilities managers receiving more company training, survey finds Federal data: Construction employment shows signs of "stabilizing" Federal data: Construction employment shows signs of "stabilizing" Federal data: Construction employment shows signs of "stabilizing" Fireclay Tile ups recycled content in Debris and Express tile lines Fireclay Tile ups recycled content in Debris and Express tile lines Firestone Building Products unveils FirestoneRoof mobile Web application FirstCarbon Solutions establishes energy services subsidiary Five companies team on coordinated renewable energy system for large facilities Flame retardants must be scrutinized and proved safe before use, say scientists Fluor awarded IBM design and construction management contract Fortum enters smart grid with BaseN Corporation platform G-20 global leaders reaffirm commitment to cut fossil fuel subsidies GAO RFID releases fob tag that facilitates asset tracking GAO RFID releases fob tag that facilitates asset tracking GAO RFID releases fob tag that facilitates asset tracking GAO RFID releases fob tag that facilitates asset tracking GAO RFID releases fob tag that facilitates asset tracking GAO RFID releases fob tag that facilitates asset tracking GBCA revises Green Star credits for stormwater, mass transport, concrete GE intros Energy Smart LED, first A-line LED bulb with ENERGY STAR rating GE intros Energy Smart LED, first A-line LED bulb with ENERGY STAR rating GOAL ZERO intros cost-effective, compact solar energy system GOAL ZERO intros cost-effective, compact solar energy system GOAL ZERO intros cost-effective, compact solar energy system GSA Awards showcase the best in public architecture GSA Awards showcase the best in public architecture GSA launches supply chain greenhouse gas disclosure pilot program GSA moves to LEED Gold standard for all new federal buildings GSA rededicates Atlanta's historic MLK federal building after major renovations GSA rededicates Atlanta's historic MLK federal building after major renovations GSA to modernize federal office building and courthouse in Denver to LEED Platinum standard GSA to modernize federal office building and courthouse in Denver to LEED Platinum standard GSA to use AgilQuest Corporation to meet real estate reduction and telework directives GSH Group tapped for engineering, upgrades at N.J. Port Authority terminal GSH Group tapped for engineering, upgrades at N.J. Port Authority terminal German sustainability certificate now available for hotel buildings German sustainability certificate now available for hotel buildings German sustainability certificate now available for hotel buildings Gibbs & Soel survey shows skepticism about corporate sustainability Glacier Computer launches rugged, water-resistant stainless steel computer terminal Global FM and EuroFM signed affiliation agreement Global building automation market predicted to grow 3 percent by 2015 Global real estate investment up 50 percent in 2010, more expected in 2011 Global subnational leaders announce first-of-its-kind climate action coalition Greater alliance between FM and real estates among PeopleCube's predictions Green Building Certification Institute launches LEED Fellow program Green Building Council announces 2010 Leadership Award winners Green Building Council announces 2010 Leadership Award winners Green Building Council announces 2010 Leadership Award winners Green Building Council launches rating tool for "green" education facilities in Australia Green Building Services' Building Insights O+M Track works directly with LEED Online Green Energy Management to provide water efficiency, maintenance to Keystone Holdings Green Energy Management to provide water efficiency, maintenance to Keystone Holdings Green Energy Management to provide water efficiency, maintenance to Keystone Holdings Green Mountain Energy to supply Empire State Building with 100 percent green power Green Mountain Energy to supply Empire State Building with 100 percent green power Green Report Card survey shows increased sustainability, savings among colleges Green Roofs for Healthy Cities announces awards of excellence winners Green Roofs for Healthy Cities announces awards of excellence winners Green Seal launches revised standard for sanitary paper products Green Seal launches revised standard for sanitary paper products Green Seal launches revised standard for sanitary paper products Green data center market to reach $41 billion annually by 2015, forecasts Pike Research Green printing marks slow progress in the U.K., report says Green printing marks slow progress in the U.K., report says GreenBiz survey: Sustainability execs are well paid, optimistic GreenWizard teams with Submittal Exchange on LEED certification software Grubb & Ellis predicts commercial real estate leasing recovery in 2011 Grubb & Ellis predicts commercial real estate leasing recovery in 2011 Grubb & Ellis, Manhattan Software form commercial real estate partnership Grubb & Ellis, Manhattan Software form commercial real estate partnership Hara lauded as leader in carbon and energy management software Healthcare organizations team on sustainability Web site Holiday season retail theft in the U.S. could reach $2.77 billion, expert says Honeywell helps Taylor schools improve learning environment while cutting utility costs Honeywell helps reduce energy costs for New Jersey city Hospital Shared Services taps TMA for Web-based maintenance management Hospital Shared Services taps TMA for Web-based maintenance management Housekeepers association unveils Clean and Healthy Schools for Dummies Hubbell Lighting tapped to cut energy use at Dirksen Federal Court Building in Chicago IBM report shows buildings are inefficient, not keeping pace with available technology ICC releases newest version of International Green Construction Code ICLEI USA releases guide to launching local green business challenges ICLEI USA welcomes first Nebraska members; reaches 600 total ICLEI releases STAR sustainability goals and guiding principles for communities ICLEI, eight cities and counties launch nation's first climate adaptation program ICLEI, eight cities and counties launch nation's first climate adaptation program ICLEI, eight cities and counties launch nation's first climate adaptation program IEA report: Current government policies insufficient to address climate change IEA report: Current government policies insufficient to address climate change IEA report: The energy technology revolution now underway IEA report: The energy technology revolution now underway IFMA names 2010 Awards of Excellence winners IFMA report: Office space abounds, but average worker not seeing benefit IFMA report: Office space abounds, but average worker not seeing benefit IFMA survey finds regional differences in healthcare sustainability efforts IFMA/TFM report depicts FM staffing trends IFMA/TFM report depicts FM staffing trends IKEA is first to stop sale of incandescent bulbs, ahead of legislation IKEA is first to stop sale of incandescent bulbs, ahead of legislation IMS Research: World market for perimeter security sensors will exceed $440 million IREM guide focuses on developing and managing property maintenance programs IREM guide focuses on developing and managing property maintenance programs IREM study shows rising salary levels for those with Certified Property Manager credential IREM study shows rising salary levels for those with Certified Property Manager credential IREM study shows rising salary levels for those with Certified Property Manager credential IREM study shows rising salary levels for those with Certified Property Manager credential IREM study shows rising salary levels for those with Certified Property Manager credential IREM study shows rising salary levels for those with Certified Property Manager credential ISS Facility Services wins four major catering contracts ISSA and EcoLogo developing green purchasing tool for cleaning products ITT Corporation survey reveals concerns about U.S. water system In Ernst & Young survey, execs say they will increase environmental investments In FM World survey, 25% of facilities managers say they won't limit holiday decorations In poll, U.S. government purchasers tout energy efficiency In survey, 80 percent of utility execs dissatisfied with Obama on energy issues In survey, most Americans say they want a single seal for green products Increase seen in shareholder resolutions related to climate change and energy Ingersoll Rand to hire 1,400 HVAC experts for Trane High Performance Buildings Insulation from Burtin Polymer Laboratories tapped for New Orleans Superdome Insulation from Burtin Polymer Laboratories tapped for New Orleans Superdome Integrated Environmental Solutions unveils VE-Navigator for LEED energy modeling Integrated Environmental Solutions unveils VE-Navigator for LEED energy modeling Integrated Environmental Solutions unveils VE-Navigator for LEED energy modeling InterContinental Hotels Group is first hospitality chain to obtain LEED volume pre-certification InterContinental Hotels Group is first hospitality chain to obtain LEED volume pre-certification International Executive Housekeepers Association studies green productivity Interserve wins £42 million in education maintenance contracts Interserve wins £63 million construction project for St. Helen's schools Interstate Electrical Services tapped for lighting retrofit at New Hampshire University system Interstate Electrical Services tapped for lighting retrofit at New Hampshire University system Interstate Electrical Services tapped for lighting retrofit at New Hampshire University system Interstate Electrical Services tapped for lighting retrofit at New Hampshire University system Interstate Electrical Services tapped for lighting retrofit at New Hampshire University system Interstate Electrical Services tapped for lighting retrofit at New Hampshire University system Inviron wins contract to maintain estate of British Film Institute Inviron wins contract to maintain estate of British Film Institute Isoclad gains physical security approval for composite panel security walling systems Isoclad gains physical security approval for composite panel security walling systems J+J/Invision adds modular, broadloom carpet lines J+J/Invision adds modular, broadloom carpet lines Jacobs Engineering awarded facilities management contract at Los Angeles airports Jacobs Engineering awarded facilities management contract at Los Angeles airports Jensen Corporation Landscape Contractors honored for large commercial installation Johnson Controls survey shows Gen Y wants green, flexible offices K-C Filtration launches mobile smart phone tool for HVAC filters comparisons K-C Filtration launches mobile smart phone tool for HVAC filters comparisons Kaiser Permanente medical center taps Recurrent Energy for solar power Kaiser Permanente medical center taps Recurrent Energy for solar power Kaiser Permanente medical center taps Recurrent Energy for solar power Kaiser Permanente medical center taps Recurrent Energy for solar power Kaiser Permanente medical center taps Recurrent Energy for solar power Kaiser Permanente medical center taps Recurrent Energy for solar power Keystone Holdings to reduce water use through Airlock valves installation Kimball Office and National Office Furniture partner with ecoScorecard Kimball Office expands material choices, simplifies ordering process Kimball Office expands material choices, simplifies ordering process Kimball Office expands material choices, simplifies ordering process Kimberly-Clark Corporation featured in Newsweek's 2010 Green Rankings Kimberly-Clark Corporation featured in Newsweek's 2010 Green Rankings Kimberly-Clark Professional intros WypAll brand wipers and cloths Kimberly-Clark Professional intros WypAll brand wipers and cloths Kimberly-Clark Professional intros sealed soap dispenser with "Smart Shot" technology Kimberly-Clark Professional intros sealed soap dispenser with "Smart Shot" technology Kimberly-Clark Professional to sponsor BOMA's TOBY Awards Kimberly-Clark Professional to sponsor BOMA's TOBY Awards Kimberly-Clark joins United Nations Global Compact on sustainability, corporate citizenship Kline study examines U.S. janitorial cleaning products market Kopac Consulting releases energy industry inventory guide LEEDCo, Freshwater Wind move forward on wind farm in Lake Erie Labor Department report shows lowest number of construction jobs in 14 years Landscape Forms creates classic and sleek Sorella line of outdoor planters Landscape Forms creates classic and sleek Sorella line of outdoor planters Landscape Forms partners with Robert A.M. Stern Architects on furnishings Landscape Forms partners with Robert A.M. Stern Architects on furnishings Landscape Forms' Metro40 furniture collection wins FX Award Landscape Forms' Metro40 furniture collection wins FX Award Largest single-rooftop solar system in North America planned for N.J. outlet mall Larson Electronics expands industrial offerings with magnetic LED machine lights Lifecycle assessment looks at economic, environmental factors LogiSon adds sound masking security with Acoustic Network Supervisor LogiSon adds sound masking security with Acoustic Network Supervisor London palaces to cut carbon emissions, energy costs London palaces to cut carbon emissions, energy costs Lumidigm intros biometric security solution that works with gloves Lumidigm intros biometric security solution that works with gloves Luther College to offer U Car Share vehicles 24/7 on campus Luther College to offer U Car Share vehicles 24/7 on campus Luther College to offer U Car Share vehicles 24/7 on campus Luther College to offer U Car Share vehicles 24/7 on campus Luther College to offer U Car Share vehicles 24/7 on campus Luther College to offer U Car Share vehicles 24/7 on campus Lynnwood High School named 2010 facility planning winner Lynnwood High School named 2010 facility planning winner MIPIM Asia awards honor Asia-Pacific real estate projects MIPIM Asia awards honor Asia-Pacific real estate projects MIT releases findings on life-cycle assessment for building materials MITIE awarded integrated FM contract for London's Royal Opera House MITIE awarded integrated FM contract for London's Royal Opera House Majority of states have now adopted energy efficiency resource standards, says ACEEE Manhattan Software issues Manhattan IWMS product 7.4.23 Manhattan Software issues Manhattan IWMS product 7.4.23 Masterchem Industries launches Masonry and Stucco Primer Maxxess unveils emobile, a smartphone-based security service Maxxess unveils emobile, a smartphone-based security service McKinsey Global survey finds most top execs consider sustainability a priority, but are not involved in its details McKinstry helps Idaho schools achieve LEED certification Meridian Systems updates Prolog construction project management software Meyda Tiffany unveils handcrafted Moravian star ceiling fixtures Meyda Tiffany unveils handcrafted Moravian star ceiling fixtures Meyda Tiffany unveils handcrafted Moravian star ceiling fixtures Meyda Tiffany unveils handcrafted Moravian star ceiling fixtures Meyda Tiffany unveils handcrafted Moravian star ceiling fixtures Meyda Tiffany unveils handcrafted Moravian star ceiling fixtures MicroMain's InfoTag gives instant maintenance info via smartphone Mixed-use urban regeneration project "Le Monolithe" is completed in Lyon Mixed-use urban regeneration project "Le Monolithe" is completed in Lyon More than 400 green roof professionals accredited by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities More than 400 green roof professionals accredited by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Most Americans feel pressure to work with a cold or flu, shows survey MovinCool intros Office Pro W20 portable spot air conditioner MovinCool intros Office Pro W20 portable spot air conditioner NEMA guidelines cover preventive maintenance of switches NEMA publishes troubleshooting guide for HID luminaires NEMA survey shows increase in demand for lighting equipment NEMA: Demand for lighting stagnates during Q2 2010 NEMA: Demand for lighting stagnates during Q2 2010 NERC predicts feature diverse energy sources, slow demand growth for U.S. grid NIOSH publications cover chemical hazards, prevention through design, more NIOSH publications cover chemical hazards, prevention through design, more NIOSH publications cover the costs of occupational fatal injuries, retail workers, skid-steer loaders NIOSH publications cover workplace falls, skid loaders, MSDs, tobacco smoke NIOSH publications cover workplace falls, skid loaders, MSDs, tobacco smoke National Floor Safety Institute publishes safety standard for hard surf Network for New Energy Choices releases policy report that grades states New ASSE film highlights a century of workplace safety New ASSE film highlights a century of workplace safety New ASSE film highlights a century of workplace safety New ASSE film highlights a century of workplace safety New ASSE film highlights a century of workplace safety New ASSE film highlights a century of workplace safety New BIFM qualifications attract more than 200 registrants New Buildings Institute launches online version of Advanced Lighting Guidelines New Buildings Institute launches online version of Advanced Lighting Guidelines New Cree LED lighting delivers both high efficacy, high color rendering New Energy Technologies moves forward on SolarWindow New Energy Technologies moves forward on SolarWindow New Energy debuts larger version of SolarWindow that generates electricity through transparent glass New Green Star material calculators to drive best practice in green building New Green Star material calculators to drive best practice in green building New Green Star material calculators to drive best practice in green building New ISO standards address quality learning services, fire protection, machine safety New ISO standards address quality learning services, fire protection, machine safety New OSHA resource covers green job safety and health New York to launch Urban Technology Innovation Center to promote green building technology New York to launch Urban Technology Innovation Center to promote green building technology New international alliance for the built environment issues call for partners Nine cities, counties to help design STAR sustainability rating system OSHA directive continues program for protecting federal workers OSHA temporarily withdraws proposed column for work-related MSDs OSHA withdraws proposed interpretation on occupational noise OSHA withdraws proposed interpretation on occupational noise OSHA withdraws proposed interpretation on occupational noise One-third of countries improved climate accountability in 2010, analysis finds One-third of countries improved climate accountability in 2010, analysis finds One-third of countries improved climate accountability in 2010, analysis finds Osram Sylvania lighting survey shows focus on energy efficiency Outsourcing organization launches forecast for 2011 trends P&G study: Businesses value eco-responsibility but suffer from green confusion Panasonic Corporation announces environment goals for products and offices Panduit Corp. wins Security Innovation Award for Unified Operations Center Panduit Corp. wins Security Innovation Award for Unified Operations Center Panduit brings new Signature Core fiber optic cabling system on line Panduit contributes to the development of 40G/100G Ethernet standard Panduit contributes to the development of 40G/100G Ethernet standard Panduit launches advisory services based on Unified Physical Infrastructure approach Panduit launches advisory services based on Unified Physical Infrastructure approach Panduit offers Data Center Infrastructure Management solution to cut risks, costs Panduit offers Data Center Infrastructure Management solution to cut risks, costs Panduit wins ASHRAE's Excellence in Engineering award for World headquarters Panduit wins ASHRAE's Excellence in Engineering award for World headquarters Panduit wins ASHRAE's Excellence in Engineering award for World headquarters Panduit wins ASHRAE's Excellence in Engineering award for World headquarters Panduit wins ASHRAE's Excellence in Engineering award for World headquarters Panduit wins ASHRAE's Excellence in Engineering award for World headquarters Panduit wins Realcomm 2010 Digie award for UPI-based solutions in new world HQ Panduit wins Realcomm 2010 Digie award for UPI-based solutions in new world HQ Panduit's UPI brings efficiency to IBM's plug-and-play data center solution Panduit's UPI brings efficiency to IBM's plug-and-play data center solution Pelco and Zenitel develop video-audio security integration Philips Burton launches energy efficient Nuance Elite LED task light Philips Burton launches energy efficient Nuance Elite LED task light Phoenix museum gets first commercial Lumeta rooftop PowerPly PV solar modules Phoenix museum gets first commercial Lumeta rooftop PowerPly PV solar modules Phoster Industries completes lighting retrofit at Montreal's Place Ville Marie Pike Research Report: Certified green building area will increase 780% by 2020 Pike Research Report: Certified green building area will increase 780% by 2020 Pilot by Aqua-Chem and Enviro-Solutions recovers 80 percent water in carpet dye process Pilot program launched to provide lower energy costs and emissions Pipe Restoration Technologies wins patent for in-place pipe repair Pipe Restoration Technologies wins patent for in-place pipe repair Pipe Restoration Technologies wins patent for in-place pipe repair Pittsburgh Corning intros LightWise engineered glass block panels Pixel Building earns Australia's first Forest Stewardship Council Full Project certification Pixel Building earns Australia's first Forest Stewardship Council Full Project certification Poll shows broad support for wind power in the U.S. Poll: One-third of property pros unaware of dangers of mold Ponemon Institute, Emerson Network Power release data center outages survey Port Authority awards $1.5 million building operation contract to GSH Group Port Authority awards $1.5 million building operation contract to GSH Group Port Authority awards $1.5 million building operation contract to GSH Group President Obama sets clean energy goals during State of the Union Presidential advisors provide roadmap for transforming U.S. energy system Presidential proclamation, new task force focus on e-waste Principal Real Estate Investors see optimism in 2011 U.S. commercial real estate ProRestore Products intros EPA-registered Microban BotaniClean disinfectant ProRestore Products intros EPA-registered Microban BotaniClean disinfectant Property managers feel increasing pressure to raise net operating income, says IREM Public electric vehicle charging program expands to D.C. Public electric vehicle charging program expands to D.C. QA Graphics intros Web interface showing energy use for Metasys Building Management System Qnuru unveils high performance, consumer-ready LED bulbs Qnuru unveils high performance, consumer-ready LED bulbs RIBA survey: U.K. architect outlook most optimistic since February 2010 RICS Awards celebrate built and natural environment projects RICS Awards celebrate built and natural environment projects RICS: Distressed property sales ease back in 85 percent of countries surveyed RICS: Emerging commercial property markets continue to outperform developed economies RICS: Emerging commercial property markets continue to outperform developed economies RICS: Emerging commercial property markets continue to outperform developed economies Rand, technology solution provider, and Avatech, design and engineering services, merge Real estate industry still has problems for 2010-2011, says Plunkett Research Reckitt Benckiser reduces total carbon footprint by 11 percent in two years Rental values rise 14 percent in London Report issued on emergency preparedness for persons with disabilities, special needs Report shows paper recycling at a record high Report: Australia reaches highest office vacancy rate in five years Report: Australia reaches highest office vacancy rate in five years Report: Australia reaches highest office vacancy rate in five years Report: China led world in 2009 clean energy investments Report: Commercial mortgage market will hit bottom in 2011 Report: FM growth potential in the U.K. faces limitations Report: Global investment in clean energy hit new high in 2010 Report: Greenhouse gas emissions can hurt companies' stock value Report: PC peripherals are going wireless Report: Renewable energy policies can lower electricity costs in southern states Report: Scented consumer products can emit toxic chemicals Report: Scented consumer products can emit toxic chemicals Report: Scented consumer products can emit toxic chemicals Report: U.S. utilities increased energy efficiency 43% spending in 2009 Report: Wind power could provide a fifth of world's electricity by 2030 Report: Wind power could provide a fifth of world's electricity by 2030 Report: Wind power generation capacity grew 32% worldwide in 2009 Research shows trend toward buying and holding commercial real estate Research: Green building is growing fast on U.S. campuses Royal Philips Electronics acquires Optimum Lighting RuGBC, Passive House Institute partner to promote green building in Russia SIS-USA launches up.grade classroom furniture with ease of use, versatility SIS-USA launches up.grade classroom furniture with ease of use, versatility Saint-Gobain acquires share in electrochromic window maker SAGE Electrochromics Saint-Gobain acquires share in electrochromic window maker SAGE Electrochromics Sapphire launches hard surface cleaning product line for tile, stone, concrete School system to cut energy use with solar system designed by Cupertino Electric Scientific Certification Systems becomes first BIFMA "level" certifier to earn accreditation Security industry set to grow with RFiD technology, says security organization Security industry set to grow with RFiD technology, says security organization Security industry set to grow with RFiD technology, says security organization Seesmart and Lagotek team on integrated commercial energy management solutions Serco wins 25-year facilities management contract in Abu Dhabi Simonsvoss Technologies intros digital locking cylinder with RFID reader Simonsvoss Technologies intros digital locking cylinder with RFID reader Singapore Prefab Hub to supply precast concrete components Slight increase seen in construction spending, employment SolarBlue chosen to power Philadelphia Eagles stadium with renewable energy SolarBlue chosen to power Philadelphia Eagles stadium with renewable energy State and local code officials vote on changes to model energy code Stobhill Hospital wins Prime Minister's better public building award Stobhill Hospital wins Prime Minister's better public building award Study makes case for U.S. fleets to adopt electric vehicles Study makes case for U.S. fleets to adopt electric vehicles Study: Wind power is generating a growing share of U.K. electricity Subnational governments report climate action in Cancun Survey by Avery shows one in three U.K. office workers fail going green Survey by FMLink, others, finds aggressive approach to energy savings Survey finds corporate skepticism on need for climate change action Survey finds most underestimate cost savings of hospital energy efficiency Survey finds positive attitude toward carbon offsets is on the rise Survey finds positive attitude toward carbon offsets is on the rise Survey finds slight dip in support for green construction Survey from Buck Consultants shows rise in green workplace programs Survey from Buck Consultants shows rise in green workplace programs Survey from Buck Consultants shows rise in green workplace programs Survey indicates long-term use of fitness balls improves posture, muscle tone Survey indicates long-term use of fitness balls improves posture, muscle tone Survey predicts rise in corporate business spending for green practices Survey shows dissatisfaction with carpet life span Survey shows gap between perception and reality on green building costs Survey shows gap between perception and reality on green building costs Survey shows gap between perception and reality on green building costs Survey shows gap between perception and reality on green building costs Survey shows gap between perception and reality on green building costs Survey shows gap between perception and reality on green building costs Survey: 40 percent of FMs use social networking to develop business contacts Survey: 40 percent of FMs use social networking to develop business contacts Survey: 53% of top U.K. execs overlook Carbon Reduction Commitment Scheme Survey: 58 percent of companies have no system to measure emissions Survey: American hospitals are going green, and cost savings is top reason Survey: CSR programs will hold steady or increase at most companies Survey: Electrical contractors embrace green building, brand recommendations Survey: Healthcare facilities leading the way on energy efficiency investments Survey: Sustainable buildings reap income, productivity benefits Surveyed execs say commercial property values and rents will keep falling in 2010 Sustainability is good for business, according to new E.ON survey Teknion changes business name to Teknion Limited Teknion changes business name to Teknion Limited Teknion's Conflux LED lighting wins iF product design award Teknion's Conflux LED lighting wins iF product design award Ten European Union countries partner for North Sea offshore grid Ten European Union countries partner for North Sea offshore grid Teton, Burke, Sodexo team up to offer turnkey camp services Teton, Burke, Sodexo team up to offer turnkey camp services Teton, Burke, Sodexo team up to offer turnkey camp services The Climate Group launches film to showcase achievements in major cities The Green Grid launches data center sustainability metrics Thermafiber and ARCAT team on AutoDesk Revit BIM for insulation Thermafiber intros SafingPaks fire stop insulation Thermafiber intros SafingPaks fire stop insulation Thermafiber intros SafingPaks fire stop insulation Thermafiber intros SafingPaks fire stop insulation Thermafiber intros SafingPaks fire stop insulation Thermafiber intros SafingPaks fire stop insulation Trendway furniture earns SCS Gold Certification for indoor air quality Trendway furniture earns SCS Gold Certification for indoor air quality Trendway intros Pack Desking that combines function, flair and flexibility Trendway intros Pack Desking that combines function, flair and flexibility Triumph Modular Corporation tapped for modular classrooms in Newton, Mass. U.K. government intros advertising guidelines for green products and services U.K. planning officers support design review U.K. planning officers support design review U.K. planning officers support design review U.K. report finds poor public sector space management U.K. survey: Room for improvement seen in commercial tenant satisfaction U.K.'s BSRIA launches FM client satisfaction survey U.K.'s BSRIA launches FM client satisfaction survey U.K.'s BSRIA launches FM client satisfaction survey U.K.'s EIC to provide environmental systems for Mary Rose Museum U.K.'s EIC to provide environmental systems for Mary Rose Museum U.K.'s Waitrose Supermarkets renew maintenance contract with Emprise Services U.S. Army adopts new sustainable policy for buildings, lighting U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security selects TRIRIGA to help achieve real property goals U.S. wind energy manufacturing expanded in 2009, says AWEA U.S. wind energy manufacturing expanded in 2009, says AWEA UGL Services chosen for facilities management at South Carolina State University UGL Services chosen for facilities management at South Carolina State University UGL Services recognized for exceptional grounds maintenance UGL Services to provide comprehensive facilities services for Brevard College UGL Services to provide facilities management for South Carolina State University UGL Services to provide facilities management for South Carolina State University UGL Services to provide facilities management for South Carolina State University UL Environment announces holistic product ratings for environmental impact UL Environment to launch environmental product declaration program UL launches combined fire safety product Mark for Europe, Canada, U.S. UL provides training for new Energy Star requirements UNEP study reveals energy savings from efficient lighting for 100 countries USGBC announces worldwide milestone of 1 billion square feet of LEED certified buildings USGBC approves another NCCER green construction course USGBC commends National League of Cities for urging green building agenda USGBC event kicks off with House discussion on renewable energy USGBC launches LEED for Retail and LEED Volume Program USGBC's LEED Automation to streamline LEED green building certification USGBC, China Urban Reality Association partner to promote green building in China USGBC, Lucid partner to deliver automated performance tracking of buildings Underfloor heating and cooling guide launched by BSRIA Underfloor heating and cooling guide launched by BSRIA Underwater domes from Wastewater Compliance Systems remove pollution from wastewater Underwater domes from Wastewater Compliance Systems remove pollution from wastewater Virco donates school furniture in partnership with NBC series Virco donates school furniture in partnership with NBC series Worker deaths in Britain fall to record low YKK AP America launches façade systems with best-in-class thermal performance YKK AP America launches façade systems with best-in-class thermal performance Zilog releases ZMOTION detection/control module with advanced sensing
