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IFMA's FMJ magazine
How can facility professionals enhance their contributions to workplace improvement projects and demonstrate clear value as an ally on such projects? These tips will help FMs achieve optimal results during major facility improvements, especially those that aim to integrate contemporary workplace standards.
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Green Lodging News
A coalition led by the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute recently helped Texas join California as the second state nationwide to require high-efficiency toilets (HETs) in all new residential and commercial construction. An HET is defined as a water closet that uses no more than 1.28 gallons of water per flush (GPF), or 20 percent less than the 1.6-GPF models mandated by the National Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct).
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Energy Manager Today
The goal of creating smart buildings and cities is generating a tremendous and growing level of interest. The greatest challenge is finding a way to cover as much of the square footage of the space with the sensors that are necessary for such services.
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Lodging
Marriott International has launched its first pop-up hotel innovation lab, creating an interactive model hotel experience in downtown Los Angeles to crowdsource real-time feedback from the public, furthering the company's futuristic vision.
Underscoring Marriott's goal of continuously innovating the guest experience with an eye on design and technology, the lab will let industry professionals, hotel guests, associates and the general public see, touch, taste, and hear some of the exciting enhancements being considered for the future of the company's innovation incubator brand Aloft, and eco-conscious, extended-stay brand Element.
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By Donna Balancia
Ramp-up expenses can be costly, but hotels that "go green" can harvest rewards with new business and long-term financial gains. Going green has its advantages in the tourism world. Hotels that meet state green certifications derive benefits ranging from saving money to saving the environment. While there is no sweeping federal legislation that mandates hotels go green, many states have taken on their own government-implemented rules and guidance.
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REMI Network
Despite the challenges of working with increasing economic restraints, little changes in maintenance and operations can significantly impact the efficiency of a facility. While such energy savings can result from capital planning and proactive maintenance, a large portion of savings can be maximized through occupant engagement, sustainable practices and ensuring components perform at optimum level.
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USA Today
Hilton Worldwide is launching a new collection of independent hotels that will be known as Tapestry.
Tapestry Collection by Hilton marks the McLean, Virginia-based company's 14th brand and second collection, following its introduction of Curio in 2014.
Already, seven hotels have signed letters of intent to join Tapestry in these cities. Syracuse; Chicago; Nashville; Warren, New Jersey; Hampton, Virginia; and Indianapolis.
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REMI Network
Facility managers do a lot, and sometimes that gets in the way of other things they should be doing but aren't. They get redirected by the latest trends and concepts and neglect to focus on the fundamentals that drive results and improve what they do.
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By Doug Haymore
 We all want to get the things we need for a price that works for us, and commercial landscape maintenance is no exception. However, when it comes to commercial landscaping, it's worth it to invest a little more. Your landscaping is one of the first things customers will see, and it's important to look good for them. To make sure that your landscaper can live up to your expectations, go into your meetings with these things fresh on your mind.
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FacilitiesNet
Each year, thousands of facility professionals gather at NFMT Baltimore to hear from experts in the industry, preview emerging technologies, and learn evolutionary approaches to challenges that facility managers face every day. Doug Kettel, a facility veteran and long-time NFMT attendee, shares insight on the changing industry, NFMT, and offers advice to those new to the facilities profession.
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