Services & Maintenance

Facility managers are often required to take a reactionary approach when it comes to problem solving. This column provides proactive, “how to” solutions to some of the ongoing issues.



Services & Maintenance: Have A Seat

When considering purchasing pre-owned furniture or reusing existing items, there are pros and cons.

Services & Maintenance: Options Abound Above

Choosing the best ceiling materials for a space should consider appearance and performance.

Services & Maintenance: Fire Safety Check

Facility managers can assure the success of their building protection systems with a consistent inspection, testing, and maintenance program.

Services & Maintenance: Energy Improvements

Managing staff behavior is a key to maintaining benefits over time.

Services & Maintenance: Getting A Handle On Waste

Managers can optimize their facilities' waste streams with diversion and recycling.

Services & Maintenance: Planning Green Cleaning

Protecting occupant health and the environment are twin goals when evaluating products and methods.

Services & Maintenance: Keeping On Top Of Leaks

Roofs of all ages require proactive maintenance.

Services & Maintenance: Safe Environments

Performance is foremost when choosing security guard services, but a focus on several key factors also maximizes value.

Services & Maintenance: Web Based Energy Information Systems

Systems designed to monitor consumption are available with an array of features.

Services & Maintenance: Planning The Next Lighting Upgrade

Federal regulations that went into effect in July 2010 impact decisions about lighting, and there is more to come in 2012.

Services & Maintenance: Flight Plan

More than a nuisance, many bird species pose safety and health hazards for facility managers.

Services & Maintenance: Tapping A Sustainable Resource

Office furniture dealers can provide firsthand information on options for secondhand furnishings.

Services & Maintenance: Choosing An Acoustic Ceiling

Appearance, safety, and maintenance issues all come into play.

Services & Maintenance: Hot Commodity

Regular evaluation of fire protection equipment will help facility managers to plan future upgrades.

Services & Maintenance: Energy Audits

With this tool, the path to increased efficiency can be made smoother by capturing utility incentives.

Services & Maintenance: Handling Hazardous Waste

While used for all types of materials, co-processing is one option for items that require special treatment.

Services & Maintenance: The Green Standard

With CIMS-GB, facility managers can evaluate cleaning services for impact on environmental sustainability and occupant health.

Services & Maintenance: Low Slope Roofs And Energy Efficiency

From targeted repairs to substantial replacements, the condition of a facility's "cover" can improve the bottom line.

Services & Maintenance Bonus Article: Roof Care In A Campus Environment

Facility managers can implement a 10 factor, 10 point scale to allocate maintenance dollars.

Services & Maintenance: Gaining From Guard Services

Contributor Carlos Barbosa discusses key factors that should be taken into account when evaluating potential security vendors.
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