Bonus Features

These bonus stories are unusual offerings that take a look at facility management from a different or specialized perspective.



Uninterruptible Power Supply

Obtaining An Uninterruptible Power Supply

Electric contractors have new opportunities to support commercial and industrial buildings that rely on nonstop power.
elevator service

The Top 8 Questions To Ask Your Elevator Service Company

Facility managers should be confident that their elevator service provider has the proper licensing, training, and skills.
commercial space

Power Considerations For Changing Commercial Spaces

The need for creativity in designing work environments is here to stay: Quick and easy access to power in commercial spaces essential.
ponding water

Tackling Ponding Water On The Roof

If not addressed, ponding water can do significant damage to your roof and building.
preventing falls

How To Prevent Slips, Trips, And Falls

Knowing where accidents may happen is the first step to reduce these risks.
fire and life safety

(Fire And Life) Safety First

A closer look at the fire and life safety considerations for construction, alteration, and demolition projects.
Facility Capital Planning

4 Data-Driven Steps To Support Capital Planning

These four data-driven strategies can help support and streamline capital planning for public agencies and their facilities.
Pediatric Facility

Healthcare Feature: Creating A Highly Sensitive Design

In Washington, Encompass Snoqualmie pediatric facility caters to children’s immediate needs and their future growth.
electric vehicles charging stations

Parking Lots: Gearing Up For Green Transportation

The shift to electric vehicles is coming rapidly, and facility executives need to be prepared for the demand for EV chargers.
ESG buildings

Energy Efficiency And Healthier Facilities

Greener buildings lead to environmental, social and governance (ESG) gains, cost cuts, and healthier workplaces.
heat exposure

Cooling Solutions Feature: OSHA, Heat Exposure, And Worker Safety

Building owners and operators need an effective cooling strategy to protect workers from excessive heat exposure.
Johnson County Security

Minimizing Risks In The “Most At-Risk” Building In The County

Risk assessments should be conducted to ensure a space is safe and secure for occupants.
Data Center Predictions

Three Data Center Predictions For 2022

The Uptime Institute looks at three key predictions for the data center industry in 2022, and their impact on facility management.
Surveillance Cameras

Trends In Surveillance Cameras

As security demands evolve, here’s a look at equipment capabilities and related considerations.
Starnet Flooring

What Role Does Flooring Play In Your Facilities?

Mark Bischoff, Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership, explains how a site assessment that includes a focus on floors will propel project success.
Legionnaires’ Disease

Water Management Plans For Healthcare

Failure to follow regular maintenance routines will expose owners to litigation should an occupant contract Legionnaires’ Disease.
Connected lighting

Next Steps In Cyber Secure Lighting

As connected lighting gains ground, “turning on the lights” increasingly means tapping into a network of advanced control technology. It also presents cybersecurity concerns.
Office Design

Design Directions For The Office

When it comes to office design, change has been a constant since 2020. Here are some solid trends emerging for the workplace.
lighting distribution centers

Do More With Warehouse Lighting

In distribution centers, LED lighting can help reduce energy costs and lead to better control and flexibility over operations.
furniture reuse

Rerouting Furniture From Landfill

As part of its facilities projects, General Motors donated a plethora of its office furniture to local schools.
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%.