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Paying Attention To Power Factor
Looking to reduce energy use and emissions? Power factor correction helps facility management optimize power from the utility.
Setting Waste Management Goals
A new tool within ENERGY STAR Portfolio enables facility executives to quantify waste.
Choose Flooring Wisely
Specific facility conditions dictate proper commercial flooring selection.
Bring In The Sun With Daylighting
The building envelope can serve as a tool for facility management to tap into renewable energy resources.
The Open Office: What’s Working And What’s Not?
This workplace design approach continues to appeal to many organizations. A recent survey examines motivations and results.
Refrigerants With Low Global Warming Potential
Regulations and overall concern for the environment is driving research to identify effective refrigerant alternatives with low GWP.
Planning For Wireless Infrastructure
Existing buildings may suffer from poor in-building wireless connectivity, even if those facilities previously enjoyed sufficient coverage.
Developing Emergency Preparedness Plans
For life safety, establish and practice procedures for facility management, occupants, and first responders.
Preventive Maintenance For Roofing And Exteriors
Facility management extends asset life with a two-step approach to preventive maintenance: inspection, followed by execution.
Insulation: Mineral Wool Or Polyiso?
Choosing the ideal roofing insulation material for a facility project depends on several factors.
Stay In The Game, Ensure Electrical Equipment Uptime
With this year's Super Bowl around the corner, power protection at Houston's NRG Stadium is most certainly on the preparation list for its facility management team.
Maximizing The Building Envelope
Ensure desired results for a new or improved facility by tapping the expertise of building envelope consultants.
Drones And The Emergence Of Unmanned Asset Management
Asset management is bolstered by using innovative technologies such as drones to proactively inspect critical assets and ensure these are maintained effectively.
FM Alert: Technology Models For Outsourced Services
Here's a look at three common models for the application of workplace technology in association with facility management outsourcing.
A Day In The Life Of Plant Management
Learn 10 ways to improve plant management operations — plus, find out how a facilities services vendor can improve the food processing experience.
Secure Deferred Maintenance Funds With Third-Party Data Analysis
Having comprehensive data on hand can help facility management in higher education successfully pursue funding for needed improvements and repair.
Alexa, Make My Building Run Better!
This op-ed asserts that it’s time to learn from the group across the aisle – the consumer sector.
Intelligent HVAC Systems Through Smart Building Technology
Sensors, software, and third-party analytics come together to provide facility management leaders new ways to operate not only HVAC, but all building systems.
Lower Lighting Use, Raise Spirits On Shorter Winter Days
Updated lighting control systems help to support facility management goals — meeting building codes and providing effective illumination for building occupants.
In-Building Cellular For Mid-Sized Facilities
Small and mid-sized facilities have traditionally faced the same upfront costs for wireless networks with longer ROI.
Learn How To Capture Energy Incentives And Strengthen The Power Grid
Join us for this free webinar and learn how to to open new revenue streams, reduce energy costs, and advance sustainability goals at your facility with virtually no disruption to productivity.
Watch This: The Role Of Facilities Management In Handling Emergencies And Maintenance
This video webinar provides actionable strategies to safeguard your assets, protect lives, and ensure operational continuity.
[VIDEO] Job Order Contracting: Accelerating the Projects that Matter
This proven single-solicitation process accelerates project delivery while satisfying local bidding requirements. Learn all about Gordian’s JOC solutions .
Infrastructure Upgrades For Energy And Labor Savings: Scaling For Growth
How Arway Linen and Uniform is reducing water and energy consumption by 51%.