Columnists

The rise of the building super network

While Crane admits outsourcing is a reality, he acknowledges there are ways to embrace it and at the same time advance your career.

Critical equipment must be handled with care.

An adventure outside of the comfort zone inspires Crane to respond to his own 12-step program.

Guest Columnist Stormy Friday reviews organizational issues facility professionals should understand.

Don't expect others to create safe havens for the technology that keeps your company running.

Memories of snowy childhood winters give Crane new respect for those professionals in charge with keeping people safe, informed, and productive.

Move over magnetic stripe cards, smart cards gain ground, thanks to the open-source Java Card standard.

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge examines the advantages and disadvantages of these two options.

While in the transitional mode, Crane enjoys the luxury of a gracious exit.

If there is a high rate of churn, occupancy information is constantly changing and has an unfortunate habit of being left unreported. Because churn isn't likely to decrease in these type environments, keeping track of space is a big problem.

Guest Contributor Maria Vickers takes a hard look at a management approach with mixed reviews.

Electricity, as well as other "dangerous" elements in a facility should always be handled with safety in front of mind.

Crane thinks the best way to enjoy the festive season is to check troubled areas before heading out of town.

Think of all the places you'd go if you could take an adventure back in time!

A dash of facility management common sense turns challenges into triumphs during a family vacation for Jeff Crane.

Regular check ups aren't only good for people, they're good for buildings too, according to Jeff Crane.

Crane is victorious in battle, but do the spoils go to his contractors and vendors?

Crane speaks of how his building turns temperamental when he tries to take a few days off.