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.



Tricks Of The Trade: Cleaning Costs (RSF vs. USF)

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge explains the difference in cleaning cost calculation methods.

Professional Development: Employee Retention

Contributor Shawn Abraham asks, "if a new hire leaves abruptly, will the employer know what went wrong?"

FM Frequency: Finding The Glass More Than Half Full

Crane offers a historical perspective to paint the future of facility management in a positive light.

Facility Fix: A Clean Sweep

Roy Campbell is the lead electrician for the DPW Electrical Section, based in Green Bay, WI.

The Facility Technologist: 21st Century Security

Tom Condon examines how pocket video to security robots to emerging technologies are changing the facility landscape.

Facility Fix: A Clean Sweep

It is Roy Campbell's job to ensure that the city of Green Bay, WI can enjoy a football game without worrying about sewage issues. With a system to monitor activities remotely, the stadium's management scores a touchdown for efficiency.

The Facility Technologist: 21st Century Security

Tom Condon examines how pocket video to security robots to emerging technologies are changing the facility landscape.

Tricks Of The Trade: Hand Drying v.3

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge delves into the details of hand drying the RIGHT way.

Sustainable By Design: Buying Renewable Energy Certificates

While one size does not fit all facilities, this energy purchase strategy can be beneficial for many.

FM Frequency: Who Needs An “Expert” Consultant?

There may be times when getting a second opinion makes you look that much better...at least that's what FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane thinks.

Tricks Of The Trade: Cost Of Doing Business

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps an international professional with operations costs.

From Where I Sit: KISS My Asset!

Columnist Tim Springer gets feisty when discussing facility management's unnecessary complexities.

FM Frequency: The Facilities Machine–Master Or Myth?

Urban Legends may (or may not) exist in facilities too!

Tricks Of The Trade: “The Juggler”

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge searches for a long lost training tool.

Tricks Of The Trade: Outsourcing Ups And Downs

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge explains the pros and cons of this controversial facility management option.

Professional Development: In The Good Old Summertime

Contributor Larry Wash explains, as temps climb, fms can ensure high performance and lower energy bills.

Tricks Of The Trade: Clean Desk Policies

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge sets down some basics on how to get employees to join the "clean desk club."

Facility Fix: Chemical Free Water Treatment

With conservation at the heart of the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL, Brad Popovich was searching for a way to eliminate waste and save on energy costs. The system he found accomplished both goals.

FM Frequency: Did He Say Pedal Power?!

FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane says there are hidden energy savings in every facility...sometimes you just have to look for them.

Professional Development: Curtailing “Office Creepers”

J. Michael Coleman explains how mobile workplace habits make it extremely easy for company information to "disappear."
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