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Internal sources of water intrusion include plumbing and mechanical systems, while external sources include floods or even an average rainfall.

The potential for large cost savings from energy efficiency upgrades to industrial operations often justifies the salary of dedicated energy managers—and some utilities will pay all or most of that salary.

AlliedBarton Security Services shares 10 things your security team should be doing for you right now, but probably isn’t.

A facility manager is asking for advice on how to choose the best wall covering and installation method for a facility project.

Getting a handle on preventive maintenance for facilities includes looking at the past needs, present backlog, and future expectations.

A computerized maintenance management system has the potential to improve preventive maintenance dramatically. The manager of stadium operations of Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD shares insights on how he and his staff are maximizing the power of theirs.

AASHE has teamed up with multiple organizations to help boost green power purchases on college campuses.

Deferred maintenance directly affects the physical condition of a facility which has a significant impact on the asset value.

The United States Tennis Association offers technical and financial support to help build or renovate tennis courts at facilities throughout the country.

Today’s facility managers have essentially three options when it comes to installing a new single-ply roofing system. The roofing system can be fully adhered, fully ballasted or mechanically attached. Each has pros and cons.

Model energy codes are calling for higher R-values in building envelopes, including roofing insulation.

With occupant satisfaction in mind, key performance indicators for quality maintenance include appearance and health.

With headlines of cyber attacks on victims ranging from bank cards and Target to a Hollywood movie studio, the issue of cyber security has become top of mind. Facility executives should note several risks, remedies, and misconceptions about cyber security and building systems.

Predictive maintenance can help sports franchises preserve their stadium facilities.

"One ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is certainly the case where a building’s roof is concerned, especially when it comes to being prepared for the harsh winter conditions.

CDC states that with the recent outbreaks, the number of Zika virus cases among travelers visiting or returning to the U.S. will likely increase.

In the United States, water damage accounts for a staggering $11 billion of insurance claims each year, and is a cause of trouble for insurance companies and facility managers alike.

As a retained executive search firm specializing in the facilities management market, Helbling & Associates shares insights for 2016 and beyond.

Unhappy employees are estimated to cost the U.S. economy between $450 to $550 billion each year due to costs related to lower performance, more sick days, and higher turnover rates.

It’s time to give up on the diets, the workouts, and the mystery of how you’ll suddenly turn into a Wall Street guru, in favor of making resolutions you can actually fulfill at your facility.