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.



HVAC Systems

Why Do HVAC Systems Lose Efficiency Over Time?

Effective preventative maintenance increases a HVAC system’s lifespan.
Facilities Management IoT

The Cost Of NOT Investing In IoT

The Internet of Things is not new in facilities management, but few are taking advantage of the data, insights, and automation that IoT offers.
Indoor Air Quality Testing

The Importance Of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing

Indoor air quality testing to identify bio-contaminants allows you to more accurately understand how to improve your facility's IAQ.
Security Event Clock

Add Time To The Security Event Clock

Securing a building’s perimeter with sensors gives staff more time for a proactive response when the security event clock starts ticking.
Refrigerant

Why The Refrigerant Matters—For Green HVAC And Much More

Refrigerants can be used strategically to help facility managers reduce energy costs.
Cybersecurity

Staying Ahead Of CMMS And EAM Cybersecurity Risks

Facility managers need to mitigate the risk of their software, IoT devices, or operational tech from being compromised.
Smart Buildings

Smart Buildings Get Better Connected

Connecting wireless, battery-free sensors to IT infrastructures makes it easier than ever to make buildings into better places for work.
HVLS fans fabric ductwork

Heading Off Heat Stress

With the heat rising and productivity a concern at industrial facilities, keep workers safe and efficient with HVLS fans and fabric ductwork.
Sustainable IAQ

Achieving Sustainable IAQ In Facilities

The Clean First framework includes four steps facility management teams can follow to achieve Sustainable IAQ.
Supply chain crisis

The Supply Chain Crisis And FM Strategies

As long-held practices are challenged, there is an opportunity for facility management to digitize its acquisition of parts and supplies.
commissioning

Commissioning For Facilities O&M Boost

Augment quality assurance efforts for facility equipment and operations through the services of a commissioning and energy professional.
compliance AkitaBox

A Paradigm Shift In Compliance

Facilities teams are responsible for multiple areas of compliance for buildings and sites. Is your system really serving you?
E911 Compliance

Did You Miss Our E911 Compliance Roadmap Webinar?

RedSky makes E911 compliance easy: You'll learn everything needed to keep your people safe and your organization protected from exposure in this free video webinar.
circular economy

Restore To Extend Equipment Life

With indoor air quality a top concern in facilities, a circular economy approach gives existing HVAC equipment new life.
digital twin

Optimize With Digital Twin Technology

Facility managers can use digital twins of their buildings to achieve key outcomes now, and to plan for the future.
Variable Speed HVAC

Low Occupancy? Look At Variable Speed HVAC

Coupled with the need to increase outdoor air into the building, lower occupancies may present a challenge to facilities teams.
maintenance data

The Benefits of Digitizing Maintenance Functions

When asset maintenance data is readily available, facilities teams improve outcomes across the organization.
healthy indoor air

Follow The Science To Combat COVID-19

To protect building occupants, stay informed on effective practices for healthy indoor air and other strategies.
mobile work management

Mobile Work Management Tools

If your facilities team has yet to go mobile, consider these four reasons to make the move and steps to get started.
Smart Technology

Smart Technology In Office Of The Future

Many companies are embracing a flexible work environment vastly different from the pre-pandemic norm, and apps are one tool to spur this evolution.
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%.