Facility Executive: August 2017
Volume 30, Number 4
Facility Retrofit: Toward Energy Goals | Part of a portfolio-wide effort, Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville, TN has reduced energy use by more than 20% since 2015.
Tech And FM: Virtual Threats That Are All Too Real | Cyber attacks are increasing in frequency and complexity, and the responsibility to combat these is shared by all stakeholders.
The HVAC Factor: Concerned With Poor IAQ? | Occupant health and energy efficiency both benefit from practices that improve a building’s indoor air quality.
Effective Fire Sprinkler Pipe Inspections | Visual evaluation of these life safety components reveals only a partial picture of the facility’s readiness in case of emergency.
Restroom Management Meets The Modern Age | Advancements in technology help facility managers curtail complaints about missing supplies and unwelcome odors.
The Invisible Failure Of Facility Security Programs | To be truly effective, the framework must include both tactical and strategic components.
Security: The Eyes Have It | Video surveillance systems have undergone rapid technological developments in recent years.
Back In Fashion | Reopened in 2016, The Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC features an upscale design blended with its storied past.
Protecting Roofs From Severe Weather | When extreme conditions are on the way, a preventive maintenance plan pays off for facilities. Plus, maintaining geographically dispersed roofs may benefit from a centralized approach.
Time For Birds To Leave The Nest | As pest birds become more comfortable at a facility, it is increasingly difficult to expel them from the property.
Renewable Energy: Net Zero Energy For Buildings | Prices are coming down for the technologies that play a part in this clean energy goal.
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