August 2011 Issue (Volume 24, Number 8)

Perimeter security setups can be incredibly costly, and in the current economic climate, many organizations run the risk of compromising their effectiveness through cost cutting efforts.

Today’s Facility Manager: August 2011

FM Frequency: The Facility Manager In The Gray Flannel Suit | Carpenter makes reference to a classic 1956 Gregory Peck film to illustrate the facility professional’s struggle with duality.

Tricks Of The Trade: Asset Management’s Market and Hospital Staffing Support | Facility management guru Jim Elledge covers two very different topic’s in this month’s Q&A column.

Professional Development: Stay In Shape For Survival | It’s possible to use ergonomics to beat the downturn in the economy.

The HVAC Factor: Heading Off Trouble With Technology | Facility management staff can detect HVAC equipment problems sooner using automated tools. This article covers five options worthy of consideration.

Services & Maintenance: Incandescent Lamp Phase Out | A 2007 federal law calls for manufacturers to cease making these products beginning January 1, 2012.

Green Roof Trends: Turning Up The Heat On Cool Roofs | Momentum is gathering for the elastomeric roof coatings movement.

FM Issue: Cutting Perimeter Security Corners | The decision to scale back protective measures may come at a significant cost to facilities.

Manufacturing Case Study: Shape Up | In a new location, an Illinois-based manufacturing company optimizes operations in more ways than one.

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