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.



Professional Development: Who’s In Charge Here?

With tech integration on the rise, operations becomes a game of diplomacy, according to Columnist Brian Koch.

FM Frequency: Great Suppliers Can Be Excellent Business Partners

FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane feels it's possible to gain significant advantages from outsourcing relationships.

From Where I Sit: Office Ergonomics: Top 10 Myths

TFM Columnist Tim Springer says one size fits all is a big problem in offices, where everyone has different needs and responsibilities.

Tricks Of The Trade: Disaster Planning Coordination

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge recommends the following resources to unite emergency officials and facilities professionals.

Tricks Of The Trade: Standard Operating Procedures

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge breaks down the steps to creating SOPs for facilities.

Green Solutions: Solar Power Installation Steps Up Energy Strategy

A warehousing operation in California decided to implement solar power at its two locations

Professional Development: Aren’t All Structural Engineers The Same?

This Q&A in team building basics with William Sherman and Jay Stressel goes from the bottom to the top.

The Facility Technologist: Become A “Super FM” With CMMS

Facility managers can unleash previously undiscovered powers by making the most of their maintenance management software.

FM Frequency: Business Continuity

The magic formula? Planning + Practice + "Live Fire" Exercises = The Right Approach, according to FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane

From Where I Sit: Doing Less Bad Is Not Doing Good

TFM Columnist Tim Springer wonders if sustainability is just an opportunity to be better and get recognized for it.

Tricks Of The Trade: HVAC Purchasing

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps identify the best HVAC system for the job.

Tricks Of The Trade: Job Descriptions

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge exposes the secrets behind the facility management job description.

Professional Development: Unplanned Purchasing Behaviors

Columnist Laura Brown puts a new twist on the old joke, "how many people does it take to buy a light bulb?"

FM Frequency: My Own Private Firestorm

In this expanded version of FM Frequency, Crane wakes up in a cold sweat to the realization that truth can be stranger than fiction.

Tricks Of The Trade: Water Conservation

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge gives some pointers on starting a water conservation program.

Tricks Of The Trade: Engineering Certifications

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps one professional with some questions regarding HVAC non-degree certification programs.

Green Solutions: Combined Heat And Power Helps Fuel Convention Center

Convention center uses on-site power generation to produce clean energy that also reduces utility bills.

Professional Development Reducing Liability Through Strategic Management

Guest Contributor David Bender illustrates how an overview of insurance policies may thwart trouble during downtimes.

The Facility Technologist: VoIP Capabilities Continue To Develop

Is this communications technology right for your facility?

FM Frequency: Data Center Planning

Facility management participation in this task can prove valuable for critical facilities according to FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane.
Energy Incentives Webinar, Power Grid

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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%.