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Outsourcing: Focus On Core Competencies
Outsourcing services is no longer a question of “should we or shouldn’t we?” but of “how much should we outsource to improve performance, and with whom?”
National Convention Facilities Geared For Wireless Surge
In Cleveland and Philadelphia, the convention facilities have DAS technology in place to facilitate wireless communication.
Energy Recovery Retrofit At Nashville Hospital
To increase energy efficiency while providing good indoor air quality, St. Thomas Hospital in Tennessee worked with its service providers to deliver a solution while also keeping aesthetics in mind.
ADA Compliance For Windows
Facility executives interested in accessibility issues should monitor the status of the update of ICC/ANSI A117.1 “Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities”.
School Restroom Maintenance During Summer Months
While school is out, it’s a good time for facility management teams to conduct inspections and evaluate fixture updates.
Smart City 2.0: Urban Technology Impact On Education
In the early days of the consumer Internet and Enterprise IT markets, education played a critical role in helping activate these industries. How might students learn from smart city development?
Smart City 2.0: Economic Development In A Digital Metropolis
In this fourth installment in a six-part series, the impact of municipal digital infrastructure on economic development is discussed.
Question Of The Week: How Can I Avoid “Greenwashing?”
Not just a passing trend, eco-friendly cleaning has become a vital aspect of a facility’s care. Here are eight essential Q&As for choosing a green cleaning provider.
Employee Engagement: Impact Of Workplace Design
Simply redesigning the facility doesn't solve every engagement issue, but it can go a long way to energize and inspire employees in their work.
Smart City 2.0: Role Of Digital Industrial Companies
The “smart city” has been a topic of discussion for more than a decade, with technology put into practice in locales throughout the world to varying extents. With Internet of Things (IoT) technology making advances of late, we’ll see more strides during 2016 and beyond.
Global FM: Opportunities For Best Practices
Mergers, acquisitions, and other circumstances are expanding the global footprint of facility management operations.
Warehouse Design Key In Goal To Double Sales
At its new Wisconsin distribution center, Werner Electric Supply achieves zero order backlog at end of each day with four-level pick module system.
Equipment Leasing And FASB Changes
In early 2016, a long anticipated lease accounting standard revision was approved.
Windows: Preventing Condensation
More than simply a nuisance, moisture buildup impacts occupant comfort and facility integrity.
Healthcare Waiting Room Design
Whether in a hospital, medical office building, or urgent care center, healthcare waiting rooms aim to provide comfort and convenience.
Healthcare Case Study: Opportunity For Innovation
Allegheny Health Network leveraged design-led construction to fast track construction and elevate patient care at a new healthcare facility.
Smart City 2.0: Infrastructure For The Digital Age
This second article in a series discusses a new kind of urban infrastructure, purpose built for the digital age.
Key Survey Findings: Campus Facility Management
Results indicate high customer satisfaction and proper staffing levels are high on the list of campus facility management priorities.
Renewable Energy: Financing Geothermal HVAC
Facility leaders have options to install or retrofit geothermal energy systems cost-effectively to reduce operating costs.
Keeping Up With Fire And Life Safety Codes
Facility leaders work to maintain compliance as fire and life safety codes change to reflect new technologies or lessons learned.
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%.