Directions: Best Face Forward
There are various reasons an organization might want to purchase artwork for its walls. In order to reap the highest return on this investment, it can be helpful to consider the motivations before embarking on the purchasing process.
Sustainable By Design: Keeping Mold Away With Moisture Control
Measures taken during the construction and operations stages will help minimize this threat to healthy indoor air quality.
Special Report: The Emergence Of The Electronic Security Age
With more technologically advanced security systems being developed, facility managers are partnering with IT departments for implementation purposes.
Reducing Cooling Loads With External Shading
With the proper approach, the use of shading devices on the exterior of a new or existing building can save on energy use.
Sustainable By Design: Make A Splash…Green Your Rest Rooms
Specifying more environmentally friendly paper products is one step toward sustainable practices.
Special Report: On The Horizon
The latest TFM survey results show facility professionals will not only be juggling numerous projects, but they'll be managing large budgets well.
Directions: Best Practices And Lessons Learned
What is the general feeling in the industry 11 months after Katrina and Wilma?
Green Solutions: Solar Power Installation Steps Up Energy Strategy
A warehousing operation in California decided to implement solar power at its two locations
Sustainable By Design: Setting A Timetable: The 2030 Challenge
A new initiative to reduce the use of fossil fuel energy has been adopted by mayors across the U.S.A. with municipal assets first on the list.
Green Solutions: Wind Energy Helps One Business Stay True To Its Mission
Switching to wind energy as the sole source of electricity has been a smooth transition so far for Tom’s of Maine in Sanford, ME.
Directions: Asbestos In The Building
Facility managers can protect occupant health by requiring proper management of this material.
Special Report: The TFM Show Preview
The most prestigious and comprehensive facility management event returns to Chicago.
TFM Show Bonus Article: Green Around The Globe
Vuk Vujovic and Douglas J. Ogurek provide a brief overview of the state of sustainability around the world.
Special Report: Stealth Buildings
In his last "Material Revolution," Brian Kraemer looks at carbon fibers and their ability to strengthen building foundations.
Sustainable By Design: Solar Photovoltaics
Incentives can help facilities increase their return on investment in solar photovoltaics.
Special Report: Simply Soy
Installing soy bean oil based insulation can change the complexion of facilities.
Sustainable By Design: Double Duty: Combined Heat And Power
Implementing combined heat and power systems can help reduce facility energy costs.
Special Report: The Future Is In Plastics
A development in cooling tower construction can ease installation and maintenance demands.
Special Report: Broken Bottle Flooring
An old process using recent technology can change the way flooring is thought about.
Directions: Ensuring The Data Center
Commissioning and conducting regular testing to identify problems ahead of time are key to reliable operations.