QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Roofing Insulation
Is there a way to increase roof insulation through the application of a special paint?
FRIDAY FUNNY: Speaking The Same Language
How can facility managers find just the right thing to say without ticking anyone off? This little cheat sheet should come in handy.
New Service Spotlight: Panoptix from Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls recently introduced the Panoptix solution, an approach to building efficiency that makes it easier and more affordable for facility managers (fms) of...
Sustainability, Real Estate, Emergency Management Highlight World Workplace 2011
Additional World Workplace 2011 educational sessions will cover a variety of topics, including communicating with senior leadership, maximizing space utilization, and developing successful requests for proposals.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Organizational Tools
I’ve tried Outlook, calendars, and traditional notebooks, but I need advice. We already use a third party call center for the daily issues. Does anyone have a recommendation based on personal experience?
FRIDAY FUNNY: Faster Than A Speeding Sofa!
For those of us with furniture that just sits around doing nothing, it's time to get cracking on a new record!
New Service Spotlight: Solar Power Purchase Program from Siemens
Focused toward public sector facility managers, Siemens has a program offering solar energy projects without having to make an initial capital investment in solar equipment.
Best Practices For Fire Readiness
In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, Cintas Corporation has released a list of best practices to help facility managers prevent and prepare for a fire.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Clean Desk Policies
Where can I find out more about these policies, particularly with regard to the change management process?
FRIDAY FUNNY: Signs Of The Times
Here's another batch of humorous signs that have an unusual way of conveying a message.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Rolyn Priority Disaster Planning Service
The new service allows fms to make a decision about prices and capabilities in advance, before a disaster strikes their facilities, instead of in the chaotic midst of a disaster or emergency situation.
September 19-23: World Green Building Week
Each year during the third week of September, Green Building Councils and their members mark this occasion with events and activities that reflect the diversity of their cultures and industries.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Lease Agreements
Any discussions regarding the charging of a fee for capital reserves and various landlord/tenant issues or concerns would be extremely helpful.
FRIDAY FUNNY: Maintenance Worker Swan Song
With unemployment at near record levels, perhaps more young people will give the skilled trades another look.
New Service Spotlight: Refrigerant Reclaim Centers from DuPont
The Refrigerant Reclaim Centers offer programs that are flexible and convenient to help facility managers (fms) manage their recovered refrigerants.
Emergency Preparedness: Facility Professionals See Room for Improvement
In spite of obstacles, fms largely report making progress in emergency preparedness and business continuity planning since 2001, while also noting there is more work to be done.
Question Of The Week: Cost To Build Out Raw Space
How do facility managers weigh a general contractor's proposal if they are not sure of the exact costs?
FRIDAY FUNNY: “La Guerre des Post-It”
Gigantic retro cartoon and video game characters are terrorizing the urban landscape, and employees are spending thousands of hours planning their next visual assault.
FRIDAY FUNNY: "La Guerre des Post-It"
Gigantic retro cartoon and video game characters are terrorizing the urban landscape, and employees are spending thousands of hours planning their next visual assault.
New Service Spotlight: Remote Energy Management Service from Schneider Electric
Previously branded as EnergyView Online, Remote Energy Management is a hosted solution that enables users to save energy from anywhere and at any time.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, 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.