2.2.10 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group's Energy Services Unit was recognized for its EcoLine TM Project. The project was named the "2009 Project of the Year" by the EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program. The program recognizes landfill methane capture projects for innovation in generating
renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The EcoLine TM Project converts landfill gas into a medium BTU quality
gas, which is then used to produce environmentally clean electric power for both
the University of New Hampshire and the local electrical grid.
Awards >>, Environment >>, Facilities/FM >>
1.27.10 | Houston, TX | The International Facility Management Association combined its 2010 spring events into one conference. IFMA Facility Fusion will offer facility professionals a fusion of new ideas, best practices, and leadership and management training on April 13-15, 2010, at the Philadelphia
Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA.
On opening day, Facility Fusion will feature an Energy Forum, and attendees will have an opportunity to meet new IFMA President
and CEO Tony Keane. Other events include:
- April 14 - William Rodgers Jr., president and CEO of GoodCents. The Facility Fusion expo will also debut.
- April 15 - Jim Mathis will present, "Reinventing Yourself for the New World of Work: 7 Bold Truths to Becoming a Market Leader. Sheila Brown, an associate with Stantec consulting will present "Green Buildings: Trends for 2010."
Event >>, Facilities/FM >>
1.21.10 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group, Inc. subsidiary, University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, will install mechanical systems at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in San Diego, CA. UMEC
will be responsible for all mechanical and plumbing systems at the Courthouse, which include courtrooms, judges’
chambers, government offices and public spaces.
UMEC will utilize BIM (Building Information Modeling) to facilitate
installation coordination.
Facilities/FM >>, Projects >>
1.20.10 | New York, NY | Skanska made a $50,000 donation to the United Nations to be used for its
disaster relief efforts in Haiti.
Facilities/FM >>
1.20.10 | New York, NY | The James L. Lammie Leadership
Scholarship at The City College received an endowment from Richard Ravitch, Lieutenant Governor of New York. The scholarship was created to honor Mr. Lammie, former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Parsons Brinckerhoff
Inc. The scholarship will be given annually, beginning in 2010, to a civil engineering student in The Grove School of Engineering who exemplifies
outstanding scholastic and leadership potential in the field of civil
engineering and public infrastructure support.
Facilities/FM >>, People >>
1.18.10 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group, Inc. will donate up to $50,000 to assist the victims of the recent
devastating earthquake in Haiti. Under
EMCOR’s Touching Lives Program,
an immediate donation of $25,000 will be made to the American Red
Cross. Up to an additional $25,000 will be
donated as part of a double match program, whereby EMCOR will double match
employee contributions made to the American Red
Cross.
Facilities/FM >>
1.15.10 | Charlotte, NC | URS Corporation will serve as the back-office toll system operator in
support of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority’s Triangle Expressway project
in Raleigh-Durham, NC.
URS will be
responsible for the startup, mobilization and management of the Turnpike
Authority’s all-electronic toll collection program and will work with
the Authority to identify the site for the new operations center. In addition, URS will operate the traffic management center.
Facilities/FM >>, Projects >>
1.14.10 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group subsidiary,
Dynalectric Oregon, will install the electrical systems at the Oregon State Hospital and will perform the electrical work on
the Kirkbride building remodel, which will serve as the new Administration Building and a museum.
Facilities/FM >>, Projects >>
1.14.10 | San Francisco, CA | URS Corporation received a Worldwide Environmental Remediation
Services (WERS) contract by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center,
Huntsville (USAECH) for projects at
Department of Defense (DoD) installations.
URS can compete for, or
be assigned, task orders to provide services that include Military
Munitions Response Program (MMRP) responses involving conventional munitions and
chemical warfare material; environmental compliance and remediation services;
and other munitions-related services.
Facilities/FM >>
1.14.10 | Houston, TX | The IFMA Foundation released a new publication, "North American Facility Management Degree Program Guide." The guide provides a listing of all known facility management programs in North America to help educational institutions develop standards for facility
management curricula and details of the course of study.
Facilities/FM >>
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