This message contains images. If you don't see images, click here to view. Advertise in this news brief. Text Version   RSS   Subscribe   Unsubscribe   Archive   Media Kit March 24, 2015 Home   Resources   Events   Certification   Membership   Jobs   Lodging Engineer   Regulatory   Buyer's Guide     The EPA wants to monitor hotel guests' shower lengths Hotel Management The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants hotels to monitor how much time its guests spend in the shower. The agency is spending $15,000 to create a wireless system that will track how much water a hotel guest uses to get them to "modify their behavior."    Share this article:   READ MORE   How to design for HVAC operations Building Operating Management During a 30-year life-cycle, the maintenance and replacement of HVAC equipment can run upwards of 30 percent of the total costs. How do you incorporate this significant, but often hidden, cost into major decisions made during the HVAC project design? Share this article:   READ MORE BASICs of green building certification Facility Executive For many, green building certification represents the next frontier in commercial real estate. Whether LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), Energy Star, or another designation, these certifications relate sustainability in construction, design, and operation to tenants and the broader marketplace. Given growing demand in the market, facility owners are looking to green certifications to underscore their commitment to the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit. Share this article:   READ MORE Demand control ventilation retrofits provide fast ROI Energy Manager Today Depending on the building’s size, existing infrastructure and control requirements, a demand control ventilation retrofit can provide an energy savings payback in five years or fewer, according to an article in Buildings. A DCV retrofit of a single classroom at the University of Georgia, for example, achieved payback in less than two years. Share this article:   READ MORE Smart buildings reduce owners' costs, slash resource consumption Environmental Leader A UL study predicts disruption in the building market over the next five to 10 years as owners, operators and investors of buildings increasingly recognize the potential of innovation in building energy consumption, water usage and indoor air quality to positively impact their bottom lines. Share this article:   READ MORE Mathematics before graphics: Changing data needs for the changing workplace IFMA's FMJ We are experiencing the reinvention of the workplace as we know it. One strong trend is a migration from dedicated, assigned "I" space to more flexible, open "we" space. The dilemma for CRE and FM professionals is that the evolution of the workplace is rewriting the traditional rules for real estate planning and facility management. Share this article:   READ MORE Plumbing retrofits: Success depends on understanding technology Facility Maintenance Decisions In most institutional and commercial facilities, the efforts to save water never end. By focusing on proven plumbing technology and by understanding the features and benefits of new-generation plumbing fixtures, managers stand a better chance of ensuring they use resources wisely. Share this article:   READ MORE 5 tips to help facility managers gain respect and clout iOffice Facility management is often an invisible field. You provide the infrastructure that allows an organization to run smoothly. When your job is running smoothly, it's hard to see that you're doing it, and it's only when mistakes happen that employees notice that there's a problem. Share this article:   READ MORE Irrigation system warning signs and potential solutions Facility Maintenance Decisions Institutional and commercial facilities rely on irrigation systems to ensure landscapes retain their appearance and health. But a faulty irrigation system can throw a wrench into those plans. Take note of these three warning signs and two potential ways to help resolve the issues and reduce water use and costs in the process. Share this article:   READ MORE Mistakes FMs make when choosing a cleaning contractor FMLink What is the most common mistake made by FMs with respect to corporate cleaning contracts? PFM asked several experts for their opinions. It's easy to make a mistake — even with respect to something as important as a cleaning contract — but it can be costly. When FMs sign up for cleaning services it's important they don't rush into a decision, even if they're under financial and deadline pressures. Share this article:   READ MORE TRENDING ARTICLES Missed our previous issues? See which articles your colleagues read most.     How to simplify energy efficiency in hotels (Hotel Management) Codes, standards developers align guidelines to create sustainable, high-performance buildings (Green Lodging News) Creating an energy-efficient plan — 1 step at a time (GlobeSt.com) Mistakes FMs make when choosing a cleaning provider (Premises & Facilities Management) Don't be left behind. Click here to see what else you missed.   NAHLE E-Newsletter Colby Horton, Vice President of Publishing, 469.420.2601 Download media kit Robert Elliott, Contributing Editor, 703.922.7105    Suzanne Mason, Travel and Hospitality Editor, 202.684.7177    Contribute news This edition of the NAHLE E-Newsletter was sent to ##Email##. To unsubscribe, click here. Did someone forward this edition to you? Subscribe here -- it's free! 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