Retired Columnists

These experts formerly served as regular contributors to Today’s Facility Manager and Facility Executive magazine. Their 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: Manuals

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge discusses facilities operations manuals.

Tricks Of The Trade: FM Consultants

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge defines the differences between facility managers and operations managers.

FM Frequency: Real People, Real Stories

If you think you've heard it all when it comes to interviewing antics, FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane suggests you keep reading!

From Where I Sit: FM And The Language Of Business

TFM Columnist Tim Springer debates the logistics of going from the boiler room to the board room.

Tricks Of The Trade: Cost Savings For Services

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps one professional weed through the hype.

Tricks Of The Trade: Non-IFMA Benchmarks

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge assists one professional with research on space planning benchmarks.

FM Frequency: The Myth Of Interoperability

FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane asks, "When will systems really start speaking the same language?"

Tricks Of The Trade: UPS Precautions

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge provides insight on UPS support options.

Tricks Of The Trade: The Designation Debate

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge explains the differences in FM designations.

Green Solutions: Energy Savings Across The Board

Since 2000, a comprehensive conservation approach has resulted in millions of dollars in savings for Trizec Properties.

FM Frequency: Great Suppliers Can Be Excellent Business Partners

FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane feels it's possible to gain significant advantages from outsourcing relationships.

From Where I Sit: Office Ergonomics: Top 10 Myths

TFM Columnist Tim Springer says one size fits all is a big problem in offices, where everyone has different needs and responsibilities.

Tricks Of The Trade: Disaster Planning Coordination

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge recommends the following resources to unite emergency officials and facilities professionals.

Tricks Of The Trade: Standard Operating Procedures

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge breaks down the steps to creating SOPs for facilities.

Green Solutions: Solar Power Installation Steps Up Energy Strategy

A warehousing operation in California decided to implement solar power at its two locations

FM Frequency: Business Continuity

The magic formula? Planning + Practice + "Live Fire" Exercises = The Right Approach, according to FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane

From Where I Sit: Doing Less Bad Is Not Doing Good

TFM Columnist Tim Springer wonders if sustainability is just an opportunity to be better and get recognized for it.

Tricks Of The Trade: HVAC Purchasing

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps identify the best HVAC system for the job.

Tricks Of The Trade: Job Descriptions

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge exposes the secrets behind the facility management job description.

FM Frequency: My Own Private Firestorm

In this expanded version of FM Frequency, Crane wakes up in a cold sweat to the realization that truth can be stranger than fiction.
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