Bonus Features

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



document management

Document Management: A Primer

Tools for recordkeeping are more sophisticated than ever as the need for these capabilities grows.
water efficiency

WE•Stand For Safe, Reliable Water

A recently published ANSI Standard for plumbing covers a broad range of water efficiency and safety concerns for facilities.
mass notification

Mass Notification: 5 Factors To Consider

Whether focused on routine alerts or emergency events, check this list when evaluating life safety systems.
Floor Care

Comprehensive Floor Care Strategies

Consider appearance and safety simultaneously when planning a facility floor maintenance program.
facility signage

Planning Facility Signage

Establish wayfinding standards to improve visitor and staff experiences, now and in the future.
roof gardens

Greening The Roof

Roof gardens help ease stormwater management, as well as HVAC system and general maintenance demands.
Pest Birds

Time For Pest Birds To Leave The Nest

Identify behaviors to implement effective bird control around facilities.
rooftop maintenance

Maintaining Multiple Roofs With Technology

For national and regional corporations that want to renew their roofing systems, one of the best strategies is a strong service and maintenance program with a national commercial roofing network.
construction

Improving Building Projects

Three ways for facility project managers to control construction costs — and obtain quality results.
acoustical design

Serve Up Sound Quality In Senior Living

Acoustical design in dining rooms is an important concern in senior living facilities.
Managing Healthcare Facilities

Managing Healthcare Facilities Amid Uncertainty

Basic real estate and facilities management principles can provide healthcare facilities a point of certainty in uncertain times.
energy efficiency initiatives

A Deeper Shade Of Green

Heightened occupant engagement is significant to maximizing energy efficiency initiatives.
data centers

Data Center Optimization

A mandate to federal data centers in the U.S. poses requirements useful to facility operators in all sectors.
restrooms fixtures

Restrooms Fixtures And Water Savings

Evaluate these items periodically to ensure conservation features are operating as expected.
circadian light

Beyond The Task Of Illumination

There are strategies for facilities to implement office lighting for circadian health and well-being.
Task Tuning

Task Tuning In Commercial Buildings: A Field Study

This lighting controls strategy is used to reduce energy use while maintaining occupant comfort.
commercial flooring

Choose Flooring Wisely

Specific facility conditions dictate proper commercial flooring selection.
LED lighting

Beyond Energy Savings: Disruptive Technologies In Lighting

Disruptive lighting control technologies including LEDs, evolving software, and wireless protocols offer additional advantages beyond energy savings.
networked lighting control

Simplify With Networked Lighting Controls

While this lighting technology seems to add complexity, its features help to streamline facility operations.
roofing maintenance

Investigating Moisture Intrusion In Roofs

Systematic, preventive roofing maintenance helps to identify and address any chinks in the building envelope armor.
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%.