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"For knowledge itself is power."

-Francis Bacon

In the words of Jack Nicholson, "You want the truth? You can't handle the truth!"
Tim Springer, president and founder of HERO, inc., frequently writes and speaks on a wide variety of issues affecting organizations, work, and workplaces. In his column, “From Where I Sit” in Today’s Facility Management, he writes, “Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the state of facilities management. I’m evaluating a university’s degree program, writing about the topic regularly, and spoke about the subject in a keynote session of the TFM Show. My pondering inevitably leads me to contemplate the state of workplace research.”

Springer concludes by saying that if facilities management ever hopes to be more than a vaguely defined practice, it must support and use critically reviewed, valid, and reliable research. Barring this, he believes facilities management will fail to become a true profession and discipline and may cease entirely. Is he an elitist? An alarmist? Read the complete article and judge for yourself.

Tim Springer, Ph.D, HFES, IFMA, president, HERO, Inc., speaks at NeoCon:
THE PRODUCTIVITY PARADOX—“IT’S THE PEOPLE, STUPID!”—OR IS THAT “IT’S THE STUPID PEOPLE!” Tuesday, June 13 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Twenty years after his landmark work “Improving Productivity in the Workplace: Reports from the Field,” this expert revisits the question and addresses what is happening in workplace research, what does and does not contribute to improved performance and what all design professionals must know in order to maximize the impact of and return on their efforts.

veridian
Tayco is out of the gate with a new attitude!
Over the 30 years since launching its first acoustic panel, Tayco has diversified to produce numerous lines in the office furniture category. Now Tayco is launching a new brand proposition that will find full expression on their redesigned website and new Chicago showroom.

Timed to open at NeoCon, the new space is as much a communication vehicle as a product showcase. One product being featured is Veridian, a new premium line of veneer executive suites and boardroom tables. The quality is exceptional, so be sure to put Veridian at the top of your must-see list.

Another must-see is the HBF showroom on the 3rd floor where there'll be plenty of excitement and new introductions. After that, make your next stop at 4PM on June 12 in Suite 1086, where we'll be celebrating Tayco's 30th Anniversary and grand opening bash. See you there!

The Language of Materials: Translate Inspiration into Reality
On Monday, June 12 • 11 a.m.–noon at NeoCon, learn about products and materials that can make your project stand out, discover how to select the right materials for your budget and get inspired to use new materials in innovative ways.

Speakers: Nancy Jackson, IIDA, NEWH, AIA, president, Architectural Systems, Inc., New York, N.Y. • Melissa Matlins, Marketing Director, Architectural Systems, Inc., New York, N.Y.
Education Extraordinaire
At NeoCon you will find thousands of new and cutting-edge products, the latest knowledge and trends in the industry and the opportunity to network with thousands of industry peers and fellow professionals, all under one roof. A wide variety of educational seminars are available for all skills levels with continuing educational credits.

All the best,

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Bill Meyer
Contract Specialities, Inc. (CSI)

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