Bonus Features

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



digital document management

Making The Move, From Paper To Digital

Converting building information assets to a digital document management system pays dividends.
green restrooms

Status Check For Green Restrooms

Tap into plumbing advancements for water conservation in commercial restrooms.
Facility Assessment

A Texas-Sized Facility Assessment

The state’s Department of Transportation ordered a long-term facility plan on a short-term schedule.
anti-terrorism

Guidance On Anti-Terrorism Security

Assessing facilities against Best Practices for Anti-Terrorism Security (BPATS) is a multi-faceted process.
mass notification

Expanding On Mass Notification

When it comes to mass notification, consider integration capabilities to provide for improved situational awareness and emergency response.
Acoustics

If A Tree Falls… Environmental Acoustics

From the innocuous to obnoxious, a multitude of sound sources surrounds many facilities.
site water management

Site Planning And Stormwater

Whether building a new facility or expanding, site water management should be an early consideration.
energy efficiency projects

Aiming For Zero Energy In Existing Buildings

Facility management is on the front line of an expanding vision for the built environment.
winter maintenance

Snow And Ice Management For Facility Grounds

Improved communication with service providers for this winter maintenance task can support best practices, including those related to sustainability.

Technology In Restroom Maintenance

Data driven upkeep for facility restrooms helps to reduce costs related to labor and supplies.
LAX

LAX Pilots Smart Restroom Technology

LAX has implemented Tooshlights, a smart restroom traffic management system that visually informs users which restroom stalls are occupied and which are available.
lighting retrofit

Bright Ideas In Lighting

A facility-wide lighting retrofit focused on updating a multi-family property with energy efficiency and occupant safety and comfort in mind.
pest birds

The More You Know About Bird Control…

When facility conditions are ripe for attracting pest birds, the end game is all about results.
employee shuttles

Shuttle Service For Employees: The Payoffs

A look at various types of shuttles that can be offered to employees: inter-corporate campus, office to local conveniences, and public transport to office.
long-term care

Cleaning In Long-Term Care Facilities

Consistent, effective processes help to ensure a healthy environment for occupants and employees alike.
construction projects

5D BIM For Capital Planning

For construction projects, integrating all relevant dimensions holds promise for improved outcomes.
breakroom

Taking A Break

In offices that feature a variety of space types, breakrooms still remain a central draw.
data center trends

Four Data Center Trends To Watch In 2018

Significant developments, both internal and external, are impacting data center facilities.
Keep these facility surfaces in good condition with minimal floor maintenance.

Low-Key Flooring

Keep these facility surfaces in good condition with minimal floor maintenance.
lighting project

Seeing The Way To A Well-Lit Exterior

Consider the potential for glare, and how to avoid its effects when planning an exterior lighting project.
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%.