Trends

Facility management executives are in the position to bolster organizational goals via workplace design.

Advances in design and technology have transformed lighting over the past several decades from primarily utilitarian functions to also playing a significant role in aesthetics, energy efficiency, and ergonomics.

Today’s facility managers have essentially three options when it comes to installing a new single-ply roofing system. The roofing system can be fully adhered, fully ballasted or mechanically attached. Each has pros and cons.

Model energy codes are calling for higher R-values in building envelopes, including roofing insulation.

Retrofit or forward-fit? Smart systems give new life—and new return on investment—to aging facilities.

The first step for facilities managers on the road to developing their IoT strategies is to understand what it really means for an organization.

Professionals in the cleaning industry are taking a closer look at “engineered water,” regular tap water that has been transformed into an effective cleaning solution.

Specific facility factors are important, and pilot programs can help evaluate green cleaning options.

When it comes to exterior surveillance, the interaction of lighting and security cameras plays an important role in facility protection.

With safety paramount, additional aspects to consider with multi-site security include simplifying infrastructure and keeping costs in check.

The communal layout is a staple in many facility planners’ playbooks, but is it right for all scenarios?

Achieving an ideal lighting scenario with LEDs calls for consideration of myriad characteristics.

Variable speed drives make chiller equipment more efficient. Enhancing internal controls increases this further.

HVAC systems and room air currents significantly impact transmission of airborne illness.

When facility managers discuss alternative energy, they need to change the conversation from cost-cutting to value creation.

Across sectors, facility professionals find solutions through the Department of Energy's Better Buildings Challenge.

Protecting people and property requires a risk assessment and relevant strategies.

Old can be as good as new, especially when pursuing sustainable certifications.

Creating a workplace fit for today and the future requires insight from facility managers.

Revisions to codes and standards impact lighting control systems, while continued developments in LED lighting serve facility management needs.