Facilities America Photos on Facebook
Dozen of photos from Facilities America can now be viewed on the Association for Facilities Engineering Facebook page. Photos of the Bellagio facility tour will be posted in the next few days. Thanks to our sponsors--including IDEAL Industries, DiHydro Services, Inspec, Chem-Aqua, UGL Services--for making Facilities America 2011 possible. Thanks also to Cliff Muller and AFE staff photographers for taking the photos. Read more...
IDEAL Industries, Inc. to Partner with AFE through Global Technical Partnership Program
The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) has announced that IDEAL Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of equipment and supplies for the electrical, data communications, OEM and maintenance industries, has agreed to supply financial and expert support for AFE by becoming an AFE Global Technical Partner. IDEAL has also agreed to support AFE's Webinar and Chapter Awards programs.
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AFE's Newest Member Benefit: FM BENCHMARKING Subscription Discounts
AFE is offering a new benefit for its thousands of members. In addition to AFE's many networking and educational opportunities--and free webinars taught by hands-on building operations experts--members now receive discounts of up to 45 percent on subscriptions to FM BENCHMARKING solutions. How do your building operations compare with similar buildings in regard to energy use and other important criteria? Getting the answer may save your building owner thousands of dollars-- and help create a better environment for your community and family. For more information, please click here.
AFE Urges Strong Support for Mechanical Insulation Tax Incentives to Save Jobs and the Environment
The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) is supporting legislation that encourages the use of mechanical insulation through tax and other incentives. The bill, introduced by U.S. Reps. Don Manzullo (R-IL) and Tim Ryan (D-OH), along with U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Mike Johanns (R-NE), is intended to "cut energy costs, reduce carbon emissions, and put Americans back to work" according to a statement issued by the House Manufacturing Caucus. For more information, please click here.
