Retired Columnist
This expert formerly served as a regular contributor to Facility Executive (formerly Today’s Facility Manager) magazine. His vast knowledge of the facility management profession continues to provide a rich resource for facility managers by way of this online archive.
Tricks Of The Trade: Putting A Sock In It!
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge reviews the pitfalls of D-I-Y dryer filtration techniques.
Tricks Of The Trade: Property Manager Or Facility Manager
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge walks professionals through the distinctions that define these two very different management functions.
Tricks Of The Trade: Who Is Responsible For Code Violations?
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge unravels the riddle of code violation accountability.
Tricks Of The Trade: Facilities And Design
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge explains the importance of the facilities management team and its role in the design process.
Tricks Of The Trade: Continuing Education
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge offers advice to those with healthcare/design experience who are interested in facilities management.
Tricks Of The Trade: Winning Welcome Letters
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge offers advice on tenant welcome packages.
Tricks Of The Trade: Beating Bed Bugs
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps one facility manager get up to speed on this topical problem that has been in the news lately.
Tricks Of The Trade: Outsourcing In India
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge discusses leaders in the FM industry
Tricks Of The Trade: Lighting As Part Of O&M Budgets
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge gives the breakdown on lighting costs.
Tricks Of The Trade: Evaluating Labor Costs
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge looks at estimates for custodial labor costs.
Tricks Of The Trade: Economic Issues
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge examines how economic issues are having an impact in today's climate.
Tricks Of The Trade: Disease Free Elms
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge puts on his horticultural hat.
Tricks Of The Trade: Color Temperature Recommendations
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge takes a look at light temperatures.
Tricks Of The Trade: Energy Costs For Gas Dryers
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge estimates energy costs for commercial grade laundry operations.
Tricks Of The Trade: Asset Tracking Recommendations
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge suggests some software for tracking certain facility assets.
Tricks Of The Trade: The War Of The Thermostats
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps one building occupant get to the bottom of some temperature problems.
FM Frequency: Reducing Expenses In 2010? Thanks Uncle Sam!
Sarcasm is hip deep this month as FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane vents his budget cutting spleen.
From Where I Sit: The Trouble With Forecasting
Some workplace issues generate a lot of heat yet are merely trendy; while true driving forces get little notice.
Tricks Of The Trade: Stretched Resources
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge attempts to level the playing field.
Tricks Of The Trade: Facilities Vs. Real Estate
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge breaks down the differences between these key operational departments.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
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A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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