| Toss around a phrase like “workplace of the future” and people may imagine a super-high-tech, utopian model of business efficiency. Others may dismiss the thought as one that’s unrealistic when it comes to budget. Yet these “workplaces of the future” are being designed and built today at costs comparable to typical office space. Needs change. Work environments evolve quickly. Today’s innovative design and construction techniques help companies implement new ways of working – with positive results to the bottom line. A trend that’s here to stay is the sustainable open-office work environment. An open-office environment encourages collaboration while providing a framework for incorporating design concepts that support sustainability goals. Read the full article » |
The U.S. General Services Administration has reached a milestone in its implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, as it brought its total investments in construction projects to date to more than $1 billion.
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Free Workshops Help Data Centers Slash Energy Use
ASHRAE and NYSERDA are offering two free workshops focused on thermal guidelines for data processing, datacom facility energy efficiency, high density data centers, and contamination in datacom environments to those who work with data centers in New York.
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ACE Program Seeking to Expand
The ACE (architecture, construction, and engineering) Mentor Program of America, in which building industry professionals serve as mentors for high school students seeking careers in the building industry, is seeking to expand in New Jersey.
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To manage, encourage, and contribute to the spirit of collaboration in emerging work environments, facility managers need to understand why and how the workplace is changing, and support tenants/occupants with appropriate furniture systems and office arrangements.
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As the costs and availability of assets continues to escalate, deriving maximum productivity is vital to success in the modern office environment. Here are five steps to help make your office spaces as functional, effective, and comfortable as possible.
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Many businesses have started using shared workspaces to maximize the use of their buildings' floor space. Shared workstations are necessary in today's fast-paced work environments, but they need to be adjustable to every user.
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Training to Prevent Building Liabilities
Green Roofs and the Urban Heat Island Effect
Avoid Project Failure in a Weak Economy
Going Green in a Down Economy
Lighting Control for Existing Buildings
A Closer Look at Green Retail Facilities
Boost Efficiency and Reliability via Cogeneration
Low-Energy Office Equipment
Green Operations for Industrial Facilities
Prevent 17 Common Lighting Mistakes
| August 3, 2009 |
