In-Depth Articles

These feature stories include coverage of the issues faced by facility managers, case studies from the facility manager’s perspective, and special reports.



Services & Maintenance: Suspended Ceiling Or An Open Plenum?

Recent studies illustrate the impact of both on life cycle costs, fire safety, and acoustics.

Lighting Trends: Reinventing Light

New economic and environmental realities are pushing lighting technology into the next generation.

FM Issue: A New Perspective On Green Design

Insights from the architect's side of the equation may help fms through green implementations

Services & Maintenance: Leaner, Greener Restrooms

No matter the facility, the "3Rs" can serve as a universal guideline for conserving resources.

Services & Maintenance: Sustainable Carpet

The new NSF 140-2007 Standard will help facility managers ensure the best product for their needs.

ADA Trends: Accessibility For All

From plumbing to public computers, there are more ways than ever for facilities to provide accessibility.

Roofing Trends: Beyond The Call Of Duty

With new energy efficient strategies, it is time roofing contributed more than protection from the elements.

Retail Case Study: Natural Habitat

An outdoor retailer builds on its experience to move its stores to the next level.

Services & Maintenance: Maximizing The Data Center

Migration to a holistic, preventive maintenance approach can improve performance and reduce costs.

FM Issue: Just The Right Fit

Flexible options for display monitors can help to improve user comfort and productivity.

HVAC Trends: HVAC On Demand

A new ventilation strategy may help managers reduce the impact of HVAC on their facilities.

FM Issue: Emergency Measures In A Post 9/11 World

Survival during disasters is not a matter of luck if appropriate planning measures are in place.

Services & Maintenance: A Green Sweep

Transitioning to an environmentally friendly cleaning program offers a myriad of benefits.

Services & Maintenance: A Green Sweep

Transitioning to an environmentally friendly cleaning program offers a myriad of benefits.

Sustainable By Design: Heating And Cooling Sourced From The Earth

In 2005, renewable sources provided 7% of the energy consumed in the U.S., according to the EIA; geothermal energy made up just 5% of that figure.

Trends: 2007 Year In Review

TFM takes a look back at the most influential trends of 2007

Wireless Trends: Worry Free Wireless

Can facility managers trust wireless networks when hackers strive to violate them?

Services & Maintenance: The Roofing Crew

These tips can help facility managers recruit the right team to keep their buildings in ship shape condition

FM Issue: Deconstructing IAQ

Facilities can benefit from a holistic approach to improving the indoor environment.

Green Trends: The Color Of Energy

Before making purchases, facility managers need to define what the use of energy efficient technologies can do for their office building's carbon footprint.
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