Press Releases

Sept. 27, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A Guide to Water Conservation Solutions Is Now Available

MILWAUKEE, WI (September 27, 2010) – A practical, real-world guide designed to expand water conservation efforts inside and outside of today’s facilities was released today.  The IFMA Foundation and the Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments (ASBE) produced the white paper titled A Comprehensive Guide to Water Conservation: The Bottom Line Impacts, Challenges and Rewards.The guide is available free of charge and provides an overview of  key areas in water conservation, covering: domestic water use including restrooms, hot water consumption and water reclamation; process water use including cooling towers and laundry facilities; rainwater harvesting with a description of harvesting techniques and applications for water reuse; green roofs with a description of types and various benefits of green roofs; and case studies that offer real-world insight into effective approaches.

Relying on their vast depth of knowledge, authors of the guide provided an array of information pertinent to water-related issues.  The authors include: Rob Zimmerman, Manager – Engineering, Water Conservation and Sustainability at Kohler Co.; Mike Warren, Senior Design Engineer at Watertronics; Patrick Okamura, Facility Manager at General Dynamics; Gary Klein Managing Partner of Affiliated International Management, LLC; Ed Jarger, General Sales and Marketing Manager at American Hydrotech; and David Cosaboon, Staff Engineer at Facility Engineering Associates.

The white paper is the latest in the Sustainability “How-to” Guide Series produced by the IFMA Foundation.  To download a free copy of A Comprehensive Guide to Water Conservation: The Bottom Line Impacts, Challenges and Rewards, please visit www.ifmafoundation.org or www.greenerfacilities.org.

About ASBE:
The Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments is a nonprofit 501(c)(6), a group of industry leaders who practice and are recognized for leadership in sustainability; that is economic, social and environmental responsibility.  It is committed to delivering high performance sustainable solutions for the built environment.  Current members include Forbo Flooring, Johnson Controls, Inc., Kohler Co., KONE, Milliken & Company, Philips Lighting, Eaton Corp., Haworth, USG Corporation and Watertronics.  To learn more about the Alliance, its members and the green building industry, go to www.greenerfacilities.org or call 866-913-9473.

About the IFMA Foundation:
The IFMA Foundation was established in 1990 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation and separate entity from the International Facility Management Association.  The IFMA Foundation works for the public good to promote priority research and educational opportunities for the advancement of facility management. It is supported by the generosity of the facility management community, including IFMA members, chapters, councils, corporate sponsors and private contributors who are united by the belief that education and research improve the facility management profession. To learn more about the good works of the IFMA Foundation, visit www.ifmafoundation.org. For more information about IFMA, visit www.ifma.org.

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