Heidi Schwartz
Schwartz joined Group C Media, Inc. in April 1989 as managing editor of Today's Facility Manager (now Facility Executive). In September 2012, she transitioned to a new role dedicated to developing online content for Business Facilities and Facility Executive.
Friday Funny: If I Can’t Hear You, I Can’t Work
Businesses are losing more than $49 million a week as employees waste time hunting for cell phone reception in the workplace to take business calls.
Tree Holes: Hazards Or Harmless?
The sign most people recognize in the change of a tree is the appearance of a hollow. However, even a large hollow does not necessarily signify a tree has become hazardous.
Earth Day 2015: Green Your Office!
On Earth Day, facility managers celebrate April 22 by considering the following easy steps to a more sustainable work environment.
Friday Funny: On The Job Friendships Make For Happier Workers
Making friends on the job can make the difference for unhappy workers. It can be good for business too.
A Facility Manager’s Crystal Ball: Predicting Equipment Failures Through Facility Maintenance
Some fms may opt to keep waiting for a crystal ball that can predict equipment failures; the more realistic among them will instead opt for the crystal clear visibility into energy consumption.
Proportion Of New Build/Retrofit Projects Speaks Volumes For HVAC Opportunities
As the U.S. continues its recovery and budgets are refreshed, tracking the retrofit and new build markets will remain an important metric for growth opportunity, especially as energy efficiency recommendations continue to evolve.
Question Of The Week: VFD Induced Shaft Voltage Feedback Wanted
When bearing degradation is attributed to VFD operation, what preventive maintenance options do facility managers have?
In Memoriam: Lutron Chairman And Founder Joel Spira
Joel S. Spira, a prodigious innovator, invented the first solid state electronic dimmer and founded and built Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. into a global company selling a wide array of lighting controls, passed away at his home on April 8, 2015, at age 88.
Friday Funny: Interview Questions – Illegal Or Just Odd?
Some interview questions seem inappropriate because they are. Others, however, seem inappropriate because they are unfamiliar.
Organizations Changing Strategies As Security Environment Gets More Complex
Cyber security attacks can be more dynamic, changing rapidly and targeting with greater efficiency.
Global FM Announces World FM Day 2015 To Celebrate Facility Management
The theme for the facility management event this year, which will be observed on June 10, 2015, is "Building Resilience for the Future."
New NIOSH Report Recommends All Workplaces Be Tobacco Free | Includes E-Cigarettes In Suggested...
The latest recommendations also include removing exposures to e-cigarettes in the workplace.
Question Of The Week: Storage Best Practices
A facility manager is looking for advice on finding a specific calculation best practice that can be used to estimate storage space requirements based on occupied space.
AAMA Updates Documents Pertaining To Architecturally Finished Aluminum
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated and released two documents specific to aluminum.
CBRE Group To Purchase Global WorkPlace Solutions Unit Of Johnson Controls
Together, CBRE and GWS will manage nearly five billion square feet of real estate and corporate facilities globally.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance: What Business Owners Don’t Know Can Definitely Hurt Them
State requirements for workers' compensation insurance vary widely; it is up to facility managers to keep on top of these requirements to minimize risk for employers.
Friday Funny: Check Out The Steel Selfie Instagram Contest
AISC is launching a "Steel Selfie" Instagram contest for industry professionals and college students. Prizes will be awarded each month.
Green Data Centers Are Latest Trend
Enterprises are increasingly focused on incorporating green data centers into their IT infrastructure paradigm.
How Does Facility Management Align With Millennial Career Goals?
Millennials identify working with advanced technology and getting exposure to innovation as key factors they look for when choosing a career. Facility management might provide just the right mix of challenges.
What You Need To Know About Changes To NFPA 70E
Originally developed at OSHA's request, NFPA 70E helps companies and employees avoid workplace injuries and fatalities due to shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, April 25 and you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
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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