Columnists

Facility management is about the men and women in the trenches, and the magazine’s columnist are some of the most experienced professionals out there. Find out about how they deal with the challenges in the field.



college campus

How Smart Cities Can Impact Campus Life

From optimizing traffic flow to improving campus safety, the possibilities are endless.
Protecting Indoor Air

Q&A: Protecting Indoor Air From Outside Pollutants

A project lead from the Illinois ASHRAE Chapter shares how climate change will continue to impact air quality.
Partial Occupancy Challenges

Addressing Partial Occupancy Challenges

Access control solutions can help commercial facilities executives turn the tide on partial occupancy and meet sustainability targets.
Improving IAQ

Clearing The Air And Improving IAQ

HVAC systems are the first line of defense when it comes to protecting building occupants from airborne pollutants.
smart spaces

Six Game-Changing Trends For Smart Spaces

Six major trends tied to the growing automation of smart spaces will develop in 2024, all sharing the watchwords of “sustainable efficiency.”
Containment Wall Systems, Construction

Containment Wall Systems Support Healthy IAQ During Construction

During construction projects, containment wall systems can keep airborne particles at bay.
Cyber-Physical Risks

Building Security: Facing Converging Cyber-Physical Risks

Open-source intelligence and digital investigations can help organizations more accurately predict major threats to their operations.
Spatial Analytics

How Spatial Analytics Can Shape The Workplace

Human-centric spatial analytics are transforming the modern workplace into a dynamic, data-driven environment.
IAQ monitoring

IAQ Monitoring: A Key Defense Against Viral Transmission

IAQ monitoring can show air filtration and distribution system effectiveness in buildings with outdated infrastructure.
K-12 Schools

ESG And HVAC: Improving K-12 Schools

Facility managers at K-12 schools can create a better indoor experience through system efficiency and clean air.
waste management

3 Ways Digitalization Can Reduce Construction Waste In 2024

Digital tools are driving better practices and supporting overall waste management and sustainability goals.
HVAC Oil Additives

Restoring Lost Efficiency In An Aging HVAC System

In HVAC systems, the use of oil additives and new nano-technology solutions offers a promising solution for recovering lost efficiency.
Disinformation

How Disinformation Could Derail OT Security Risk Management

Security teams need to prepare for the potential for disinformation to impact operational technology (OT) security.
meeting equity

Collaboration In The Conference App Era

How to ensure A/V technologies and meeting spaces are adequately supporting the hybrid workforce.
HVAC technology

The HVAC Evolution

See how HVAC technology has improved to provide better indoor air quality for occupants.
Apprenticeship Program

4 Keys To Starting An Apprenticeship Program

Creating effective HVACR training programs can strengthen your company's workforce. Here are four keys to developing an apprenticeship program
camera-based security

Video As A Proactive Security Tool

Broad application of Artificial Intelligence in camera-based security is elevating its effectiveness.
workplace conflict

Navigating Workplace Conflict: What Managers Can Do

Managers often play a key role in how conflict is resolved.
Cyber Threats Building Systems

How To Prevent The Three Most Common Cyber Threats To Building Systems

Botnets, cryptojacking, and backdoors create major cybersecurity risks for FMs.
HVAC Contractors

Choosing The Right HVAC Contractors

Facilities managers need providers that have the experience and knowledge to provide heating and cooling solutions.
Energy Incentives Webinar, Power Grid

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.
facility resilience

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%.