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 July 29, 2014 Home   Resources   Events   Certification   Membership   Jobs   Lodging Engineer   Regulatory   Buyer's Guide     Facility manager summer fire safety tips from Cintas Lodging According to the U.S. Fire Administration, summer fires rank second in incidence rates compared to other seasons, averaging almost 5,000 fires per day. With summer heating up, Cintas Corporation, a provider of fire protection services, has announced six fire safety tips to prevent the likelihood of a fire in high temperatures.    Share this article:   READ MORE   Battle of the kilowatts Buildings On any given day, many of your FM tasks are focused on conserving energy. Whether it's scrutinizing utility bills, making adjustments in the BAS or championing for efficient retrofits, saving kilowatts never falls off your to-do list. But you may have overlooked one of the most important factors for energy performance – your occupants. Share this article:   READ MORE Maximizing savings on labor and product costs Facility Management Journal Many organizations focus their attention on lowering costs within the small percentage of their budget dedicated to custodial products. However, lower product pricing alone will not solve a facility's biggest challenge today: driving increased efficiency and productivity in the people charged with cleaning their facilities. Share this article:   READ MORE Obtaining faciility-wide energy intelligence data is easier than you think Manufacturing Business Techology Recognizing the ever-increasing impact high energy usage has on facility budgets and corporate sustainability agendas, facility managers and engineers are focusing on facility-wide energy management. Share this article:   READ MORE The low-down on low-flows Buildings Low-flow water fixtures have long been known as an easy water-saving strategy with a relatively quick payback, but despite this, a surprising number of buildings still employ the old high-flows. Is your facility one of them? If you're looking to make the financial case for an upgrade, look no further. Discover just how simple — and profitable – a retrofit can be. Share this article:   READ MORE TRENDING ARTICLES Missed our previous issues? See which articles your colleagues read most.     5 tech trends that will shape hospitality (Hotel News Now) 5 common safety practices that are putting your workers at risk (Occupational Health & Safety) Protect yourself from dangerous arc flashes (By Jeannea Jones) Composting toilets — the next sustainable frontier (Buildings) Don't be left behind. Click here to see what else you missed. HDS scanning eliminates need to interrupt facility opertions FacilitiesNet Because all HDS scanning is performed from ground level, the process is unobtrusive, eliminating the need to interrupt facility operations. This convenience also adds a measure of safety, says Brian Akers, Piping Lead at Job Industrial Services Inc. in Salt Lake City. Share this article:   READ MORE Adoption of smart building systems on the rise SecurityInfoWatch.com According to a new report from market research firm Frost & Sullivan, adoption of smart building systems, of which security sensors are an integral part, is beginning to gain momentum as a result of numerous market drivers including population strain on aging infrastructures, greater demand and improved affordability of building level sensors and the evolution towards a connected world. Share this article:   READ MORE Navigant: Shipments of advanced HVAC controls slowed by recovery, but set to double by 2023 FMLink The consumption of energy for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in commercial buildings represents a key contribution to total global energy use, notes a new report from Navigant Research. Although advanced controls technology for HVAC systems is mature, adoption of the newest technologies remains relatively low, and HVAC controls retrofits can provide a compelling value proposition through reduced energy consumption in existing buildings. Share this article:   READ MORE Looking for similar articles? Search here, keywords HVAC. Nighttime air conditioning increases cooling demand Buildings Releasing unneeded heat from air conditioners during the night results in higher outside temperatures, increasing cooling demand and perpetuating a cycle of more waste heat from more cooling use, according to an Arizona State University study. 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