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The October 2019 Issue looks at sustainability for buildings and grounds. Plus sensor technology, keeping facility grounds safe, and lighting retrofits.


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The October 2019 Issue looks at sustainability for buildings and grounds. Plus sensor technology, keeping facility grounds safe, and lighting retrofits.
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Authored by a different industry member each issue, this column provides insight into how facility managers can keep on top of what they need to know to sustain their careers.

    Latest: Facility Executive | October 2019 Issue - The October 2019 Issue looks at sustainability for buildings and grounds. Plus sensor technology, keeping facility grounds safe, and lighting retrofits.

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    Facility Executive | October 2019 Issue

    The October 2019 Issue looks at sustainability for buildings and grounds. Plus sensor technology, keeping facility grounds safe, and lighting retrofits.
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    In the multi-faceted facility management profession, “never stop learning” is a useful maxim to keep in mind.
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    As seasoned facility management professionals enter retirement, the next generation benefits from technology that captures institutional knowledge.
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    Professional Development: Incremental Outsourcing

    Armed with sufficient information on outsourcing models, pricing, and contracts facility management executives should be well positioned to achieve success in the next critical step—execution of the outsourcing plan.
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    Implementing third-party services is more successful when applied with change management principles.
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    Professional Development: Equipment Financing

    Finding the right strategy benefits more than the budget. A highly competitive marketplace makes this a favorable time for facility managers to finance productive equipment.
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    Professional Development: Cooperative Purchasing

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    Professional Development: Effective Tech Infrastructure

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    Professional Development: What The People Want

    With the demand for wireless connectivity in large facilities, DAS technology is an option. From the October 2013 issue.
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    Professional Development: Open Dialogue

    By tackling inefficiencies in construction communication practices, facility managers improve project outcomes. From the September 2013 issue.
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    Professional Development: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

    As facilities staff increasingly use mobile tools to work, policies should follow suit. From the August 2013 issue.
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    As they pass the emergent stage, BIM and cloud computing will continue to impact project delivery. From the March 2013 issue of Today's Facility Manager.
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