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There are thousands of different VOCs and they have two things in common—they contain carbon, and they evaporate quickly.

Presented by TFM and Schneider Electric, this June 11 webinar focused on the budgetary matters caused by energy related missed opportunities and inefficiencies. Four experts provided insight into where an organization’s next investments should be.

Rooting out potentially harmful chemicals from the products they specify is increasingly important to facility managers. TFM spoke with Roger McFadden, senior scientist for Staples, Inc. about green cleaning products.

When disaster hits a facility, it can be devastating, but with intensive planning an organization can get back on its feet.

The access control industry is now thoroughly entrenched in wireless, IP-enabled devices, and integration beyond video surveillance.

Whether the expenditure is considered routine building maintenance or an improvement or betterment will have an impact on tax implications under the new regulations.

This issue of Today's Facility Manager presents several aspects for managers to consider when selecting and operating the lighting systems in and around their facilities.

A resource for facility managers, the Green Guides from the Federal Trade Commission address marketing claims on "green" products and services.

In the words of George Carlin, "The planet's going to be fine. It's going to shake us off like a bad case of fleas." In the words of Business Facilities Editor Jack Rogers, the shaking-off process has begun.

In keeping with the museum’s “reduce and recycle” theme, the Bradley all-in-one Advocate Lavatory Systems are installed in both the girls ("mermaids") and boys ("pirates") washrooms.

A routine day for facility managers is anything but routine, but that's why so many professionals enjoy the challenges. This issue covers everything from occupant health, life safety, business continuity, and data centers.

This guest post comes from Elizabeth Dukes of iOffice, which provides integrated workplace management systems for more than 1,800 clients.

This article from Bradley Corporation discusses how reducing water consumption and paper towel use are among the ways to achieve greener restrooms.

Whether or not the organization is pursuing LEED certification, setting a clear path to sustainable goals is key.

The health and comfort of students and teachers are among the many factors that contribute to learning and productivity in the classroom, and although every effort is made to achieve good indoor air quality (“IAQ”), studies show that more than half of our nation's schools have problems aligned with poor IAQ. To find out more about how paint can impact the IAQ in schools, click this link in order to access the free white paper.

Find out more about what every facility manager needs to know for streamlined operations and overall better efficiency.

The following column is written in response to the criticism from the EPDM regarding a recent study conducted by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Based on an imaging laser that collects thousands of survey shots per second, HDS technology quickly gathers facility survey data.

Experience the future of hand washing with the all-in-one Advocate Lavatory System.

This issue contains two special features that are an established part of TFM's coverage—the 21st annual Readers' Choice Awards and the 12th annual Facility Executive of the Year Award.