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Calendar of Events	Added/Updated
Mar 14, 2012: VERGE DC  [Washington, DC, USA] Mar 18, 2012: International Building & Construction Exhibition (BUILDEX 2012)  [Dammam, SA] Jun 11, 2012: NeoCon (National Exposition of Contract Furnishings) World's Trade Fair (NeoCon 2012)  [Chicago, IL, USA] Jun 11, 2012: NeoCon (National Exposition of Contract Furnishings) World's Trade Fair (NeoCon 2011)  [Chicago, IL, USA] Nov 6, 2012: BUILDEX Calgary  [Calgary, AB, CA] Nov 28, 2012: Construct Canada  [Toronto, ON, CA]	Jan 30, 2012
Feb 29, 2012: Data Centre World Conference & Expo  [London, UK]	Jan 27, 2012
Regulations and Government
EPA's stiff new standards for power plant pollution to deliver public health and economic benefits	Dec 28, 2011
California governor spurs creation of benefit corporations that can prioritize sustainability	Dec 19, 2011
Cities from across the world make historic commitment to climate adaptation action	Dec 9, 2011
EPA proposes changes to Clean Air Act standards for boilers and incinerators to improve public health	Dec 7, 2011
Developments
President Obama's State of the Union Address promotes clean energy, energy efficiency VFA now providing 500 customers with strategic facilities capital planning and management solutions	Feb 3, 2012
ASSA ABLOY expands with three key acquisitions in the doors and windows industry Energy Department, Volvo partner to build more efficient trucks and manufacturing plants UAE home to world's tallest building, with several other supertalls	Feb 1, 2012
SAIC, C3 team up to deliver integrated energy management solutions for commercial, industrial and government customers Jones Lang LaSalle to handle leasing management of 1.1 million sq. ft. Safari Business Center in Ontario, CA Honda 2011 report shows almost zero waste to landfills from its North American facilities	Jan 30, 2012
First projects certified by SITES national rating system for sustainable landscapes	Jan 27, 2012
Sprint raises bar on sustainable design and manufacturing through improved product and packaging standards IBM, World Environment Center create corporate sustainability council of major companies	Jan 25, 2012
Revamp of JPMorgan Chase corporate headquarters achieves world's-largest LEED Platinum renovation to date DOE to expand energy efficiency program for U.S. industrial facilities	Jan 23, 2012
Interior Department gives two major renewable projects the go-ahead	Jan 20, 2012
HOK, USGBC partner for sustainable, biomimicry-based design for orphanage and children's center in Haiti	Jan 18, 2012
UPS corporate office earns both LEED Gold status and Energy Star stamp of approval	Jan 16, 2012
Hyundai America reveals rendering of $150 million sustainably designed headquarters EPA announces results of 2011 college Game Day waste reduction challenge	Jan 13, 2012
Skanska to construct Poznan, Poland's first LEED-certified office building New York governor puts energy efficiency and building development at forefront of agenda European Commission recognizes IBM for energy-efficient data centers	Jan 11, 2012
WMECo completes largest solar facility in New England Siemens acquires Pace Global Energy Services to enhance energy consulting and management services	Jan 9, 2012
Products and Services
ACGIH Board ratifies 2012 TLVs and BEIs listing safe exposure to various agents for industrial hygiene use Preservation Green Lab report stresses benefits of building reuse TSA confirms SightLogix perimeter security accuracy	Feb 3, 2012
Philips Lumileds introduces LUXEON M for outdoor and industrial LED lighting solutions	Feb 1, 2012
Global Reporting Initiative launches new sustainability reporting guidance for events PRSM publication provides guidance on snow and ice management Skire releases advanced capital project portfolio management solution Armstrong Commercial Flooring launches premium eco-friendly floor tiles	Jan 30, 2012
Encore launches lighter-scaled Nexxt seating option U.S. needs to "think big" about energy efficiency rather than pursuing costly new energy sources, says ACEEE report Ellumiglow and Wire-Free LED offer "revolutionary" cable-free club and event lighting	Jan 27, 2012
Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools Consortium and IEHA offer new guide and top 10 ways to promote healthy schools NEC Avio infrared security camera makes building inspections and audits easier, more accurate	Jan 25, 2012
Magnalight.com launches rechargeable, portable hazardous-area light RealEnergyWriters.com and The Daily Energy Report release guide to greening an organization's energy consumption QA Graphics introduces mobile energy dashboard app at AHR Expo Trina Solar announces complete large-rooftop solar solution for North American customers American Standard's high-efficiency toilet systems yield 31% savings over standard 1.6 GPF toilets	Jan 23, 2012
Cree introduces small, cost-effective lighting-class LED GreenBiz.com report: corporate sustainability momentum slowing, yet still strong Report from USGBC and 15 partners outlines federal executive actions that can drive green building	Jan 20, 2012
Cintas launches hospitality mat system BSRIA releases guide to condition assessment and asset data capture DOE launches online tools to help deploy distributed wind energy systems New IndigoVision security software allows professionals to see and respond to threats more quickly	Jan 18, 2012
Yardi Energy Solutions features utility payables processing 2010 greenhouse gas emissions data from large facilities now available from EPA Energy behavior programs for employees can result in huge energy savings, says ACEEE report iEvo releases indoors-only fingerprint reader with spoof detection feature	Jan 16, 2012
Smart Fog launches energy-efficient humidifier DOE releases guide focusing on design and build of energy-efficient retail buildings Nemschoff furniture brings warmth and good design to hospital waiting rooms	Jan 13, 2012
Appalachian Lighting Systems releases new version of parking garage/canopy light series Medizone receives patent, begins production of vapor-based disinfection technology Carbon Trust helps employees save energy through new online tool ACHIH publication covers the control of chemical agents in modern industrial hygiene	Jan 11, 2012
MESSOA's LED illuminator optimizes night performance of CCTV and network cameras AIHA helps FMs better understand how to prevent and treat mold Amerlux launches "smart" LED street lighting and network control system	Jan 9, 2012
CEM Systems releases new versions of security management systems Meyda Custom Lighting light up rooms with six-light chandelier and circular pendant	Jan 6, 2012
Associations and Organizations
2012 IFMA Facility Fusion Conference & Expo offers proven strategies to heighten productivity and improve operations	Feb 3, 2012
Staples Advantage: encourage healthy workplace habits to prevent flu, improve bottom line	Feb 1, 2012
University of Vermont launches groundbreaking online certificate in sustainable campus innovation	Jan 27, 2012
Cintas educates on best practices for preventing slip and fall accidents	Jan 25, 2012
The Clean Trust soon to launch international trade association for inspection/cleaning/restoration industry	Jan 20, 2012
New NEBOSH certification to help tackle $630 billion worldwide cost of fires	Jan 16, 2012
Contract Awards
Huntington Beach school district to save more than $15 million with Chevron Energy Solutions solar upgrades Telkonet's SmartEnergy energy management technology adopted in 10 Southern California hotel properties	Feb 3, 2012
CALMAC thermal energy storage provides efficient delivery of cooling at Chicago high school MOBOTIX CCTV critical for state-of-the-art "lights-out" data center at Oxford University	Feb 1, 2012
Jani-King becomes official cleaning company for PGA of America	Jan 30, 2012
Largest South American retailer chooses SAP Carbon Impact to monitor energy consumption Fifth Third Bank standardizes on March Networks' financial solution for powerful security and fraud defense	Jan 27, 2012
REC Solar installation includes first solar-powered electric vehicle charging system at a CSU campus MaxLite LED lighting brightens Illinois college while reducing energy costs	Jan 25, 2012
Honeywell to help implement China's first smart grid demand response project ISS U.K. wins £100 million soft FM contract with healthcare cooperative	Jan 20, 2012
Glimcher partners with Boingo Wireless to bring wireless Internet access to malls Shaw Group awarded environmental and restoration services contract from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers	Jan 18, 2012
Arecont Vision megapixel cameras secure South African bank group Pepco Energy awarded $11 million contract to reduce energy use by 15 percent at Virginia military facilities	Jan 16, 2012
Badgeville gamification techniques and enhanced social experiences to help Recyclebank motivate sustainable practices EMCOR Group subsidiary awarded contract for design/assist and electrical retrofit for Los Angeles Hall of Justice Johnson Control contracted to cut energy costs at U.S. Army's Fort Bliss	Jan 13, 2012
SageGlass provides dynamic daylighting control for church's multimillion-dollar building expansion	Jan 11, 2012
Seddon Property Services awarded building services contract for large Leisure Connection portfolio	Jan 9, 2012
Fluor awarded U.S. Navy base operations support contract American DG Energy provides clean, affordable electricity for residential high-rise in New Jersey SolarCity installs one of Maui's largest solar installations at Maui Arts & Cultural Center South coast port chooses MITIE to develop and implement low-carbon energy strategy	Jan 6, 2012
Surveys
Corporate Knights Global 100 "Most Sustainable Corporations" announced	Feb 3, 2012
Revenue from building energy management systems to reach $6 billion by 2020, according to Pike Research	Feb 1, 2012
Sodexo releases 2012 Workplace Trends Report	Jan 27, 2012
Older, cheaper vacuum cleaners release more bacteria and dust, study finds	Jan 25, 2012
U.S. Green Building Council names top 10 states for LEED-certified projects in 2011	Jan 23, 2012
U.K. facilities management sector set for further consolidation in 2012, says Barclays report	Jan 20, 2012
Tornado Industries president discusses cleaning industry's "new norm"	Jan 18, 2012
Teknion survey reveals workplace trends, driven by advances in technology AIA: Architecture billings climb into positive territory for first time in four months	Jan 9, 2012
Jones Lang LaSalle: sustainability trends to watch in 2012	Jan 6, 2012
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals releases top outsourcing trends for 2012	Jan 4, 2012
Half of U.K. retailers now certified to Carbon Trust Standard, confirms British Retail Consortium	Jan 2, 2012
Companies to focus on maximizing efficient use of real estate and workspace in 2012, says PeopleCube	Dec 30, 2011
Half of companies plan on expanding data centers despite ease of cloud computing	Dec 28, 2011
Many U.K. businesses aren't as socially or environmentally responsible as they claim, researchers find More campuses to utilize microgrids for energy management, says Pike Research report	Dec 26, 2011
FM professionals are climbing compensation and responsibility ladders, says IFMA report BIFM/SitexOrbis report shows FMs' increasing concern over vacant properties	Dec 23, 2011
Yudelson Associates releases list of top 10 green building megatrends for 2012	Dec 19, 2011
Number of LEED-certified existing buildings surpassing new construction, says USGBC Whitestone Research releases international version of facility operations cost reference for 2011-2012	Dec 12, 2011
BOMA: Shreveport, Nashville, Tulsa rank lowest in rents across major commercial real estate markets	Dec 9, 2011
GreenBiz.com releases 2011 salary survey for sustainability professionals Compensation for architects suffers in economic downturn, says AIA Report Office rents still on the rise despite economic volatility, finds Jones Lang LaSalle Global Office Index	Dec 7, 2011
Pike Research reports use of LED lighting in commercial buildings projected to reach 52% by 2021	Dec 5, 2011
Synapse/CSI report says U.S. can save $83 billion in next 40 years with cleaner energy New Buildings Institute study shows impact of design, operations and tenant behavior on building energy use International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook stresses need for bold policy changes	Dec 2, 2011
Pike Research: Global market for energy-efficient buildings to surpass $100 billion by 2017 New report reveals huge disparities in energy efficiency programs of 50 U.S. electric utilities	Nov 30, 2011
Green federal buildings far outperform typical commercial buildings, finds PNNL Real estate leaders examine workspace and workforce dynamics in 2025	Nov 28, 2011
Efficiency improvements could lower U.S. electricity consumption by 5-15% relative to forecast trends, says The Brattle Group	Nov 25, 2011
Research reveals inadequate handwashing practices in North America, yet demand for sanitary facilities at businesses Report provides major review of FM outsourcing in the U.K. industrial sector	Nov 23, 2011
Question of the Month
This month's question on whether you have recently replaced (or are replacing) your IWMS, CAFM or CMMS system. Last month's results on whether you use Social Media such as LinkedIn for your work.	Oct 3, 2010
Building Cost Index
Peruse October's Current Building Cost Indices, courtesy of Whitestone Research.	Dec 16, 2011
How To
Motivation is the Key	Jan 7, 2012
Enemies of Operations and How to Prolong the Life of Your Building's Equipment	Dec 4, 2011
Best Practices
Real Property Improvements Acquisition in Exchange for a Federal Building	Dec 4, 2011
Sustainability
Energy Investments for Tenants: Real Opportunities to Reduce the Cost of Occupancy	Jan 22, 2012
20-year Collaboration Between Property Owner & Tenant Culminates in "Operation Platinum"	Dec 23, 2011
Deconstruction: Opportunities Rise from the Dust	Nov 27, 2011
Benchmarking
Measuring Your Maintenance Performance	Jan 28, 2012
Measuring Your Utilities Performance without Having to Input Your Own Building's Data	Jan 1, 2012
Measuring Your Space Utilization Performance	Nov 27, 2011
Links to Professional Web Sites
The Building Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) Carbon Trust Carbon Trust: Carbon Saving Advice by Sector The European Alliance of Companies for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (EuroACE) Food Service Technology Center (FSTC) SolarTribune	Nov 21, 2011
Education and Training
University of California, Davis Continuing and Professional Education	Dec 20, 2011
Magazines and Periodicals
AFE
Make a Plan to Protect Your Assets Pre-Construction Planning: Making Maintenance Concerns Count	Dec 18, 2011
BOMA
Leadership Strategies for Enterprise Leader Top 10 Ways the ADA Standards will Impact Buildings	Dec 23, 2011
CoreNet Global's LEADER
Getting Smart: Microsoft's Building Pilot Program Achieves Energy and Cost Savings	Jan 28, 2012
CoreNet Global applies its members' expertise to shape its new headquarters to fit perfectly with its mission and way of working	Nov 27, 2011
FMJ
Cultivating a Healthy Work Environment Sustainability on a Budget Green Speech	Jan 22, 2012
FM World
Cross purposes	Jan 14, 2012
The people puzzle Light work Meeting expectations	Dec 18, 2011
The Future is Bright Green	Dec 4, 2011
ISSA Today
The Transition to Transpare Market Focus: Naturally Clean	Dec 11, 2011
Premises & Facilities Management
Making a clean getaway Productive reporting Don't fall for poor inspection	Jan 7, 2012
Lone worker support	Dec 11, 2011
Subscriber Profile	Aug 1, 2010

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