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.



school environment

Getting “Schooled” In Indoor Air Quality

BridgePrep Academy Charter Schools took several measures to create a safe, healthy indoor school environment for students and staff.
manufacturers productivity

4 Steps To Maximize Productivity And Employee Safety

Here are four people-centric steps manufacturers can take to maximize productivity without sacrificing safety.
Mass Notification

Managing Mass Notification

Mass notification solutions leverage existing communication tools and tie components together in a single interface.
building resiliency

Maintaining A Resilient Building

Given the state of climate change, along with an increased focus on building safety and security, building resiliency is more top of mind than ever.
carbon emissions

Powering A Greener Future

As people become more aware of the negative impact of carbon emissions, organizations have stepped up to do their part for the environment.
Obstruction Lights

Selecting Dependable Obstruction Lights

For a building’s safety and compliance, facility managers need to explore options for obstruction lighting.
Physical Security

Planning For Protection

A security expert discusses some of the most important security concerns for facility executives in 2022.
Identity Technology

7 Trends Driven By Security And Identity Technology

Digital transformation and modernization are reshaping the security and identity landscape.
Hospitality Customer Service

How To Make Hospitality Customer Service Shine

To stand out from the competition, hospitality managers need to go the extra mile to make sure guests feel valued.
cleaning strategy

The Future Of The Cleaning Industry

As we enter a new era, it’s important to analyze your role and reevaluate your cleaning strategy.
Emergency Management

Understanding The Four Phases Of Emergency Management

When it comes to emergency management, uniform guidelines help facilities and communities handle natural disasters safely and efficiently.
The Power Home Remodeling Houston

Long View On Workplace Design

Hybrid work is here to stay—here’s how facility managers can refresh their office spaces to reflect this new normal.
cloud technology

How Biometrics and Cloud-Based Identity Technologies Fuel New User Experiences

Biometric solutions improve the user experience and enhance security for buildings and access to its resources and services.
Saving Water In Restrooms

Saving Water In Restrooms

Restroom fixtures integrated with IoT technology can help achieve meaningful water saving benefits for long-lasting results.
landscape water

Five Ways To Conserve Water For Landscapes

Smart management of landscape water pays big dividends. Take a look around facility grounds to identify water efficiency opportunities.
healthier indoor air

Healthier Indoor Air Through Operations & Maintenance

Industry sources discuss operations and maintenance practices that can support your journey toward healthier indoor air in your facility.
Lighting Retrofits

Long View On Lighting Retrofits

A Missouri school district works with energy services firm to improve lighting.
Lighting LEDs

Lighting Trends: Get Ready For LEDs 2.0

As the first generation of LED fixtures are due for replacement, facilities can boost the benefits.
recycling

Recycling Takes New Direction

A nationwide revamp of the recycling infrastructure led by the U.S. EPA moves downstream to facilities.
roofing drones

Maximizing Drones For Roof Inspections

This article provides insight on the use of drones for roof and facade inspections, and points out key advantages and shortcomings.
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%.