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.
Strategic Facility Planning Report: Part 3
This is the last article in a three part series examining the concept of strategic facility planning.
Strategic Facility Planning Report: Part 2
Strategic facility planning starts with this single question, but the response relies on understanding both the purpose of the activity and the desired results. So what's the question?
Strategic Facility Planning Report: Part 1
Springer and Lockwood explain how seemingly unrelated events can link up to create new challenges for facility professionals.
Tricks Of The Trade: The Differences Between Aluminum And Copper
Jim Elledge scrutinizes the essential performance differences of these two materials. Former Tricks Columnist Elledge, facility/office services manager for Dallas, TX-based Summit Alliance Companies, is the recipient of the Distinguished Author Award from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), is an IFMA Fellow, and is a member of TFM’s Editorial Advisory Board.
Tricks Of The Trade: Following Up On HVAC Trends
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge assists a graduate student in need of the latest information on cutting edge HVAC technologies. Former Tricks Columnist Elledge, facility/office services manager for Dallas, TX-based Summit Alliance Companies, is the recipient of the Distinguished Author Award from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), is an IFMA Fellow, and is a member of TFM’s Editorial Advisory Board.
Tricks Of The Trade: Canadian Degrees
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge provides an overview of Canadian educational opportunities for facility management. Former Tricks Columnist Elledge, facility/office services manager for Dallas, TX-based Summit Alliance Companies, is the recipient of the Distinguished Author Award from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), is an IFMA Fellow, and is a member of TFM’s Editorial Advisory Board.
Tricks Of The Trade: Tech Headcount
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge reveals the best methods of headcount calculation. Former Tricks Columnist Elledge, facility/office services manager for Dallas, TX-based Summit Alliance Companies, is the recipient of the Distinguished Author Award from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), is an IFMA Fellow, and is a member of TFM’s Editorial Advisory Board.
Tricks Of The Trade: Maintenance Timetables
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge looks at labor hours per square foot. Former Tricks Columnist Elledge, facility/office services manager for Dallas, TX-based Summit Alliance Companies, is the recipient of the Distinguished Author Award from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), is an IFMA Fellow, and is a member of TFM’s Editorial Advisory Board.
Tricks Of The Trade: Hospital Staffing Support
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps answer questions about staffing requirements for a VA hospital.
Tricks Of The Trade: Asset Management’s Market
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge pinpoints the size and scope of the asset management market in the U.S.
Tricks Of The Trade: The Power Of Energy Data
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge extols the virtues of energy data.
Tricks Of The Trade: Facility Management In Nigeria
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge outlines the various international offerings for one facility management professional in Nigeria.
Tricks Of The Trade: Achieving CFM Status
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge maps out the various ways for facility managers to become CFMs.
Tricks Of The Trade: The Ins And Outs Of Asset Management
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge compares the various asset tagging options on the market.
Tricks Of The Trade: Call Center Characteristics
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge goes through the basic requirements for call centers.
Tricks Of The Trade: Meeting Room Scheduling Signage
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge recommends a few solutions for creating customized signs from existing scheduling programs.
Tricks Of The Trade: Building Information Modeling Under The Microscope
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge takes an in depth look at BIM.
Tricks Of The Trade: The Drawbacks Of “Free”
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge explains how "free" usually isn't such a bargain in the end.
Tricks Of The Trade: Energy Management For Churches
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge gives advice on finding energy management solutions for multi-purpose facilities
Tricks Of The Trade: Remote Monitoring
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge explains options for remote monitoring.
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