5.14.08 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group developed a "Lean Operations" model for EMCOR Facilities Services (EFS) to create a formal, programmatic approach for increased accountability, ROI, and productivity in EFS delivery services. Originally developed in the manufacturing sector to eliminate waste and increase efficiency, it was realized that the applications were just as relevant for EFS in facilities management. 

5.14.08 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Skanska USA Building Inc. was named the #1 Largest Construction Management Company in Puerto Rico by Caribbean Business magazine for the second consecutive year, and the third time being ranked in this category. Recently, the Puerto Rico office won a 50/50 joint venture contract with Skanska Latin America to build a new, 42-mile Gasoducto pipeline on the island.

5.9.08 | Hartford, CT | EMCOR Group, Inc. and Governor M. Jodi Rell, along with Ernie Allen president and CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children made a Call to Action, to include a program expansion, of EMCOR's "Taking KidSafety to the Street" program. EMCOR has participated in the recovery of 100 missing children and will leverage its success to enlist other companies to help reduce the number of children that go missing.  www.emcorgroup.com/kidsafety.

5.9.08 | Houston, TX | The International Facility Management Association’s 2008 Spring Symposium, May 13-16 will be held at the Hilton Phoenix East Hotel, 1011 West Holmes Avenue, Mesa, AZ. The Symposium offers five of the nine core competency courses necessary to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the profession.
www.ifma.org/learning/events/spring08_sym.cfm

5.8.08 | New York, NY | Syska Hennessy Group expanded its operations in Asia to take advantage of agrowing project base and opportunities for new business in the region.As part of the expansion, Ing Lim, a Vice President, will be relocating to Shanghai,China to serve as Managing Director of China operations  In addition, the firm has named Hie Jae Kim, P.E., Senior Vice President and Director of Korean projects.