February 2012 Issue (Volume 25, Number 2)

Today’s Facility Manager: February 2012data centers, readers' choice awards

FM Frequency: Who Wrote The “Book” On Facility Management? | Keeping vital information current requires systematic record keeping by designated staff members.

Professional Development: “If You Don’t Know Where You’re Going, Any Road Will Do” | Even with a clear vision of how FM fits in the organization, it’s still crucial to outline a strategy.

The HVAC Factor: Solar Hot Air | Drawing from the sun, these systems heat up the fresh air requirement brought into a facility.

Services & Maintenance: Breaking It Down | Ensuring materials do not unnecessarily end up in a landfill is a prime goal of a waste management plan.

2012 Readers’ Choice Awards | A recent survey of TFM readers reveals favored product and service providers in 45 categories.

Roofing Trends: Roofing In The Spotlight | Several important initiatives will have an impact, particularly for the existing building sector.

FM Issue: Connecting The Dots | When making the move to a centralized data center, facility managers must ask five important questions.

Government Case Study: Fluid Movement | As a manager of water resources for the federal government, the Bureau of Reclamation incorporates efficiency into its new Boulder City, NV office.

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