Tricks Of The Trade: Gauging Customer Service
Facilities Management Guru Kevin Folsom introduces the concept of "servant leadership" to managers who are seeking ways to rate those in the profession.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Landfill-Free Verification from NSF Sustainability
A partnership between NSF and Sustainable Waste Solutions helps facilities divert waste from landfills, ensuring the waste is reused, recycled, or processed as waste to energy.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Businesses Not Harnessing The Power Of Social Networking
However, younger employees are taking advantage of these Web sites to communicate with co-workers.
Group Announces Support Of The Green Hippocratic Oath
The nonprofit Renewable Cleaning group has announced its support of The Green Hippocratic Oath – Renewable Cleaning Edition.
FM Frequency: Taking Care Of Business
In this discussion of trimming costs, paying homage to Elvis Presley tunes seems fitting.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: The Facility Manager’s Dilemma
How do facilities management professionals shift strategic decision making processes so they can be proactive rather than reactive?
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Healthcare Support Services by ABM
Through this broad offering, the company will work with healthcare facilities clients to define and achieve performance based improvements.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Panoptix Continuous Commissioning from Johnson Controls
An alternative to retro commissioning, a continuous approach using two apps available through Panoptix enables facility managers to keep a close eye on building systems.
DBIA Honors Michael C. Loulakis With Lifetime Achievement Award
Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award is DBIA's highest honor.
October 2013 Issue (Volume 26, Number 9)
Fms know they can squeeze efficiencies from existing equipment at low- or no-cost, but there are other opportunities they may be missing. From the October 2013 issue.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Manhole Strength Analysis
One facility professional seeks assistance in dealing with a safety issue regarding concrete pipes and manholes.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Kohl’s Employs DOE Better Buildings Challenge
Using its Niles, OH store as a test location, the retailer seeks to reduce energy in more than 112 million square feet of occupied facility space by at least 20% by 2020.
AHRI Launches Certification Programs: Variable Frequency Drives And Datacom Cooling
These new programs have been introduced in order to meet increasing demand for independent performance verification for VFDs and datacom cooling products.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Facilities Walk Through Templates
For new facilities, what kinds of things should be included in an effective walk through template?
Survey Shows Business Outlook Weakening For Landscape Architect Firms
Billings and inquiries for work drop; hiring plans on hold.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Uniform Recommendations
Can anyone recommend a good uniform company that would be able to assist with my maintenance and housekeeping staff?
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: GHS Hazard Communication Training from Grainger
This online training course helps companies train their employees to meet OSHA’s December 1 training requirement deadline regarding the Globally Harmonized System standard.
ARCHIVAL COVERAGE: SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit
The Summit brought together 1,200 attendees to discuss the advantages of investing in America and the importance of foreign direct investment as a source of job creation and economic growth.
GSA Issues Recommendation For Green Building Certification Systems
LEED and Green Globes approved as third party certification programs for federal facilities.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Basic HVAC Training
Where should a facility management professional look for advanced training that addresses larger HVAC systems?
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).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.