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(updated May 9, 2008)

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Calendar of Events	Apr 12, 2008
Regulations and Government
OSHA campaign offers safety resources for teen summer workers	May 9, 2008
US governors call for action on climate change, president sets goal to stop emissions growth Los Angeles approves aggressive green building law	May 7, 2008
EPA announces new green building strategy	Apr 30, 2008
EPA grants $74 million to revitalize old properties Energy Star launches low-carbon IT campaign DOE and DOD install energy-efficient CFLs in "Operation Change Out"	Apr 25, 2008
Web-based environmental compliance tool available for colleges	Apr 21, 2008
DOE announces new Energy Star criteria for water heaters	Apr 16, 2008
Developments
Pure Earth buys Nycon; has green reinforcing concrete fiber Green power leaders in government, communities listed by EPA EPA lists top green power purchasers; Intel still at top	May 9, 2008
Cyberlux wins US patents for multiple lighting technology applications Averox adds wind/solar generators for telecom base stations NREL releases Top 10 utility green power rankings Ivy League conference remains overall green power champion	May 7, 2008
Datacom, EVT join to provide networked video management for surveillance in the US Universities switch to LED lighting under Cree program EPA reduces energy consumption in National Computer Center by 20% Hitachi announces next-generation data center Enterprise Rent-A-Car to cut emissions with thin client terminals ConEdison Solutions buys Custom Energy of Kansas NREL highlights top utility green power programs	May 5, 2008
Global Solar joins Dow to develop solar energized building products Eagle's Cool Roof wins Energy Star approval All Corsair power supply units receive 80 PLUS "green" certification AIA announces 2008 COTE green project winners	May 2, 2008
Center to research new ways to convert sun energy to power and fuels Hearst Tower among first to adopt "target zero-waste" policy Bluecielo buys CAD & Co.'s Engineering Content Management solutions bioMérieux receives 2007 infection control award	Apr 30, 2008
University of Central Florida hires emergency preparedness coordinator Vestar Development commits to sustainable designs for its retail projects Large building-integrated wind turbines spin on Bahrain World Trade Center izzy to acquire Jami furniture company Lighting Science Group acquires Lighting Partner BV Energy-efficient DOE facility receives Lab of the Year award	Apr 28, 2008
Study: Green data centers slowed by lack of industry standard Smith & Fong gets Forest Stewardship Council certification for its bamboo flooring Jones Lang LaSalle forms sustainability university for real estate professionals HP earns EPEAT Gold for entire workstation line	Apr 25, 2008
Study: lower voltage reaps energy savings for utilities Climate Savers, EPA partner for improved energy-efficient computing and power management	Apr 23, 2008
Sixteen state regulators join federal-state Smart Grid Collaborative Teknion awarded LEED Gold for new San Francisco showroom Allsteel wins $25,000 Santa Monica green building grant AIA selects 10 communities to promote long-term sustainability	Apr 21, 2008
IBM builds green data centers; waste heat will warm Swiss pool Dell global HQ campus goes 100% green AIA recognizes 11 outstanding educational facility designs	Apr 18, 2008
Flooring specialist Flowcrete acquired by US-based RPM Nationals start season in new green stadium; part of larger trend Xerox named top paper brand in Europe DOE selects 12 Solar America Cities to receive up to $2.4 million	Apr 16, 2008
Greenguard expands certification to computers, electronics New company, Southwall Insulating Glass, to speed Heat Mirror production	Apr 14, 2008
Travelers insurance to cover green rebuilding Wal-Mart supercenter to reduce energy use by 45% BOMA earns 2008 Energy Star award for BEEP	Apr 11, 2008
Products and Services
Bodine's Cold-Pak fluorescent emergency ballast withstands cold temperature of -4F. EIA launches series to explain energy topics NREL updates meteorological data for renewable energy conversion systems Nora recommends INSTALL installation of flooring	May 9, 2008
MACTEC unveils WaterTool software for help with safe drinking water act Recycled precast concrete from Quick Crete meets LEED standards Peerless unveils Slimline A/V mounting solution, reportedly world's thinnest Advance's enclosed-cab Exterra rider sweeper has extra-wide sweeping path	May 7, 2008
Q-Tran designs transformer cassettes for in-ground landscaping, spa lighting Spinwave's energy-saving WaveLink includes sensors and controllers Indalex's new fenestration technology designed to provide thermal, structural benefits Open Building Information Exchange: potential revolution for facilities, says Frost and Sullivan For Life Products intros stain remover specifically for concrete	May 2, 2008
CFO develops 3-tiered furniture design package "Vulcan" map shows greenhouse gas emissions across US Fujitsu Siemens' PRIMERGY TX150 S6 sets record as most power-efficient server	Apr 30, 2008
Uniboard's Nu-Green particleboard is now FSC certified Lumonall offers new line of safety products including photoluminescent stair nosing Owens Corning non-woven glass tissue broadens commercial use of Direct Pressure Laminate Flooring	Apr 28, 2008
Softchoice launches searchable online green IT product database Metabo's new screwdriver is lightweight and ergonomic Bosch's fire panel system based on full-scale modularity within the panel	Apr 25, 2008
Quiet Solution introduces QuietPad floor underlayment New AQS guide discloses contaminants emitted from office equipment Gartner report: green computer efforts can save money quickly EPA launches site to provide public access to environmental and health trends Adhancer from Advance provides one-pass cleaning and preservation for hard floors	Apr 23, 2008
Landscape Form adds to its Wellspring teak furniture line Remstar electric work counter allows 100% filing accessibility New book describes industrial energy use and efficiency to business leaders Xerox offers tips on using paper wisely	Apr 21, 2008
NeoCon '08: Encore's Nexxt seating collection nests, stacks, tasks Dickson's wireless utility monitoring calculator gives real-time readings	Apr 18, 2008
PropertyTrak unveils new cost-cutting preventive maintenance function Remstar's Remstore totes add 15% more capacity for storage and retrieval	Apr 16, 2008
DRI-STEEM adds Web-enabled controller to GTS gas humidifier line Lubrizol adds two presealed sleeving products for piping systems Johnson Controls extends wireless functionality in Metasys BMS AQS report on office equipment emissions: printers emit ultrafine particulars Alen to intro lead-free Paralda portable air purifier New Xerox tool helps reduce environmental impact of document technologies EasyKeys.com provides overnight delivery of furniture replacement keys Bird-X says its Bird BLazer is first bird-deterrent laser for indoor use	Apr 14, 2008
P&S weatherproof while-in-use covers protect electrical devices, install quickly New thermostats from Viconics have passive infrared motion detector Glossy book from AIA celebrates architecture's past, looks to the future Office Depot's new Green line to include paper, light bulbs, cleaners NeoCon '08: Armstrong's hardsurface flooring iTRAK Messenger adds email capability to fleet tracking systems	Apr 11, 2008
Associations and Organizations
EekoWire Lighting launches online store	May 9, 2008
EPA partners with manufacturers, IT companies for energy efficiency	May 5, 2008
BOMA launches International Career Center	Apr 23, 2008
Wind Coalition study urges transmission improvements in Texas	Apr 21, 2008
IFMA announces new chapter in Abuja, Nigeria ASSE announces new construction safety standard Climate Registry announces reporting guidelines	Apr 18, 2008
Apartment and Office Building Association accepts BOMA environmental challenge	Apr 16, 2008
Question of the Month
This month's question on whether your company's position on energy efficiency is more influenced by environmental responsibility or saving money. Last month's results on whether your company has or is seeking LEED certification.	May 4, 2008
Building Cost Index
Peruse December's Current Building Cost Indices, courtesy of Whitestone Research.	May 6, 2008
Surveys
No certification standard has emerged in emergency preparedness, says Conference Board	May 9, 2008
Johnson Controls survey finds growing focus on energy management IFMA Foundation and FMLink launch joint major FM research survey	May 5, 2008
Report: IP video surveillance market grew 48 percent in 2007	May 2, 2008
Study shows more executive interest in energy efficiency, yet limited action	Apr 30, 2008
Xerox/Harris survey: office workers' top 10 environmental pet peeves	Apr 28, 2008
Most workers influenced by a company's environmental policies, study finds Sustainability officers becoming common on campuses	Apr 23, 2008
Survey: Most campuses have updated security since Va. Tech. shootings	Apr 18, 2008
Trends
EPA annual report: greenhouse gases decreased 1.1% in 2006	Apr 28, 2008
American West average temperature rising, says report	Apr 16, 2008
How To...
Delegation of Authority to Staff	Apr 20, 2008
Best Practices
Asset Business Plan GSA Public Buildings Service Central Office	Apr 24, 2008
Sustainability
Polished Concrete Floors Lighten Environmental Footprint For LEED Projects	Apr 21, 2008
Benchmarking
Benchmarking Your Sustainability	April 8, 2008
Links to Professional Web Sites
Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery DisasterHelp.gov [FEMA] Emergency Preparedness Guide [OPM] Evacuation Planning Matrix [OSHA] Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool [OSHA] Fire and Explosion Planning Matrix [OSHA] Principal Emergency Response and Preparedness Requirements and Guidance [OSHA] Sheltering in Buildings from Large-Scale Outdoor Releases [DOE]	Mar 2, 2008
Magazines and Periodicals
Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE)
20 Tips for Reducing Fuel Costs in Ovens and Furnaces Three Rules for Maintenance Storerooms	Apr 15, 2008
The BOMA Magazine
Searching for ROI in Intelligent Buildings	Mar 27, 2008
CoreNet Global's CRE Leader
Client Relationship Management for FMs: Taking CRM Programs to the Next Level	Apr 10, 2008
FMJ (IFMA)
Making Strategy Everyone's Job New Management Standard Cleans Up Operations Solar Shading = Energy $avings	Mar 27, 2008
FM World
The impact on FM of the UK's new Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities Code for FM	Apr 24, 2008
The new ways in which the Post Occupancy Evaluations are being used as a business management tool Are there different workplace expectations by male and female employees?	Apr 10, 2008
Premises & Facilities Management
Annual Hays PFM Salary Survey shows how the FM sector offers good careers, benefits and rewards How EC Harris' move to a new HQ has changed its way of working How Harrods decided to house its datacenter on the top of its world-famous department store Maintenance and energy management needs for data centers How Europe is gearing up to the demand for energy efficient lighting Data center challenges for FMs from recent technological advances How the FM can handle the resource demands from carbon rating a building's lifecycle for the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive	Apr 3, 2008
RFP Magazine
What FMs need to know about water treatment to advance water conservation Effective Washroom and toilet management How Lloyds transformed a loft space in Shanghai to an award-winning modern office space that works	May 9, 2008
Site Selection Magazine
Ohio leads USA with most new or expanded capital projects in 2007 Chicago wins Top large-city metropolitan area in 2007 Thomasville-Lexington wins small-town area and North Carolina is state with most micropolitan areas in 2007	Mar 28, 2008
White Papers and Case Studies
The Benefits of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) from an Insurance Perspective Thinkage Ltd.	Apr 24, 2008
Polyurethane Carpet Backing Keeps Pace with World's Busiest Airport The Dow Chemical Company	Apr 17, 2008
Electronic Sound Masking: Understanding sound masking technology and key selection criteria by Niklas Moeller, LogiSon Acoustic Network	Mar 26, 2008
Subscriber Profile	Dec 31, 2007
Contract Awards
Butler University chooses Honeywell for emergency alert system	Apr 30, 2008
American Air & Water supplies GSA with UV air cleaners	Apr 18, 2008
Panasonic to install 2,000 surveillance cameras at the Beijing 2008 Olympics	Apr 16, 2008
Virginia county chooses Vuance's Compass for access control	Apr 11, 2008

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