The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2012.  What can facility managers and building owners expect from the industry this year?  Growth, uncertainty and end-user benefits come to the forefront as themes for 2012.  Is your strategic acquisition plan for 2012 in place?  These tips may help you formulate your plans.

The PVC Pipe Association is urging Congress to curtail the practice of writing blank checks to local governments and utilities, focusing on outdated, closed procurement policies that exclude corrosion-proof piping materials for water and wastewater infrastructure.

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced an initiative to protect the country’s grid from cyber attacks. As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to enhance the reliability and security of the grid, the Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Maturity Project will utilize industry and public sector experts to create a comprehensive security strategy.

Welcome to 2012 – Is your office landscape prepared to take on another year of sustainability upgrades and productivity initiatives?  Simple changes can impact your bottom line and create an aesthetically pleasing environment for employees, clients, and visitors.

As facility managers and building owners look ahead toward the New Year, BUILDINGS takes a look back on some of our best green offerings from 2011.  Explore future of LEED, sustainable solutions, green roofs and building codes, tips, guides, webinars and more from our 2011 green content.

As facility managers and building owners look ahead toward the New Year, BUILDINGS takes a look back to some of our best lighting content from 2011.  Explore the impact and future of LED, maintenance solutions, tips, guides, webinars and more from our 2011 lighting offerings.

As facility managers and building owners look ahead toward the New Year, BUILDINGS takes a look back to some of our best energy offerings of 2011.  Explore the potential of BIM, PPAs, demand response, and energy management tips, guides, and webinars from the BUILDINGS 2011 energy lineup.

A study published in the Journal of Physical Chemistry C. at Aalto University reveals an ALD method for manufacturing fuel cells that requires 60% less of the costly catalyst than current methods.  This is the first time that this kind of reduction has been achieved using commercially available materials.

It’s that time again – Preparing your office for the New Year.   2012 promises to set the bar high with the focus continually shifting towards sustainable goals and more efficient technologies and practices.  Is your office ready to take on the New Year?

Much like a worn-in pair of jeans, people often have a comfort level with familiar, traditional spaces – perhaps none more so than the classroom. The smell of chalk, the sight of tab-armed desks and a professor’s lectern can jog memories of a favorite class, time spent passing notes or mastering a challenging subject. But what if the classroom could do more to outfit students for the working world by giving students a competitive advantage?