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Alabama Schools Make $2.9 Million Green Commitment
By: Keith Hobbs - Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Source: Schneider Electric
The Florence City Schools in Florence, Ala., are implementing $2.9 million in facility enhancements designed to improve operations, comfort and efficiency at nine district buildings totaling more than 925,000 square feet. Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, will complete the work as a performance contract with the district. Schneider Electric guarantees that Florence City Schools will reduce its utility costs by at least $207,000 annually when the project is completed in October 2010.

Benchmarking and the Implications of AB 1103
By: Easton Gardner, LEED AP - Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Source: Greener Dawn Inc.
The green building movement has transformed from solar panels and low-VOC paint to a complete shift in commercial real estate transactions – are you ready for green negotiations?

Exhibitions vs Forums
By: Paul Rowney - Forum Networking Events - Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Source: ForumNetworkingEvents.com

My $2000 booth’s a lot cheaper than your Forum or Summit!

Webcast: Environmental Health and Safety Issues
Protecting the environment and promoting worker health and safety are issues at the center stage of today's property industry. This course provides you with an overview of the environmental health and safety considerations in building operations.

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NEARLY $63.2 BILLION LOST BY FACILITIES INDUSTRY SINCE 2004
By: Antonella Barcutian - Friday, April 18, 2008
Source: www.bomi.org
Annapolis, MD- In August 2004 the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reported a conservative estimate that each year the US capital facilities industry loses over $15.8 billion due to “the industry’s continued paper-based business practices, a lack of standardization, and inconsistent technology adoption among stakeholders".

BOMI INTERNATIONAL AND SCHOOLFACILITIES.COM ARE A PERFECT PAIR
By: BOMI & SchoolFacilities.com - Wednesday, February 20, 2008
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February 2008, Annapolis, MD: BOMI International and SchoolFacilities.com have agreed to a national marketing partnership in 2008 to make operational know-how more accessible to the community of school building managers and owners.

K-12, college building maintenance and operations.

Dealing with Asbestos during Renovations or Demolitions
By: BOMI International - Sunday, February 10, 2008
Source: Bomi International

Dealing with asbestos is a reality for many demolition and construction projects. Because asbestos has been shown to cause a number of serious health problems, abatement or containment of asbestos must be addressed with the utmost seriousness. By developing contingency plans as well as following safety guidelines, it is possible to minimize the danger asbestos poses. A renovation or demolition plan must address the possibility of finding and having to deal with asbestos. This is for both health reasons and the need to comply with state, federal, and local regulations in relation to asbestos.

Intelligent Building Network Design and Management
By: BOMI International - Sunday, February 10, 2008
Source: Bomi International
The rapid growth and development of advanced technology has been of significant benefit to the built environment. Advances in buildings system technology have led to the widespread development of Intelligent Buildings. An Intelligent Building is one that uses technology to automate the operation of building systems to enhance the safety, efficiency, and comfort of occupants. Intelligent Buildings utilize technology to monitor facility systems and make any necessary adjustments. The goal of an Intelligent Building is to use computers and software to control lighting, alarm systems, HVAC (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning), and other systems through a single computer interface.

Air Pollutants: What They Are and Why Facility Managers Need to be Concerned
By: BOMI International - Sunday, February 10, 2008
Source: Bomi International
Air pollution is matter that modifies the natural characteristics of air. Besides being a threat to human health, it is recognized as a threat to the atmosphere. Air pollution is responsible for many forms of respiratory disease and related death worldwide. Facility managers must be aware of air pollutants and the impacts these materials can have on the people who come in contact with their facilities.

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