Retired Columnists

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps on facility professional find out about green building certification options.

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge takes the redundancy question quiz.

This Q&A with Peter Whiteman illustrates how new chillers provide an energy efficient solution for a healthcare facility in Saskatchewan, Canada.

A peek inside the fictitious life of temporary facility manager, Ms. Y (courtesy of "Dear Diary").

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge breaks down operations costs for the City of Columbus, OH.

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge gets one facility manager on track with a solution to her task management problems.

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge addresses the safety issue of leaky roofs, water, and light fixtures.

Tim Springer challenges fms to define what they do in terminology that's tangible to everyone.

Confessions under the knife: anesthesia exposes the trippy side of Crane's facility sensibilities.

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge puts forth the case for copper wire vs aluminum wire connected to main electrical switch gears.

The new year is revealing an optimistic side of FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane.

When the senior property manager of The New York Public Library needed to find new lighting components, he searched for a way to remain true to the city's original vision of the establishment.

They may not be raindrops on roses, but there are some things that make Jeff Crane happy.

Tim Springer discovers the best of American urban planning during a recent trip to Columbus.

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps one reader find out if the general contractor's quote is in the right ballpark.

There are alternatives to the traditional method of budget preparation.

With new work order management software, Chris Hill brought efficiency to a university's maintenance practices

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge gets to the bottom of this annoying problem.

Biomimicry proves that imitation is the highest form of flattery. After all, millions of species can't be wrong.

Two years after achieving LEED certification for its original construction, the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, AR pursues LEED for Existing Buildings.

Miami International Airport is experiencing a major expansion. With airport security an increasingly important issue, Ray Davalos needed to find an inventive way to test new security products and systems.

Crane humorously dissects his latest energy saving project: re-lamping for fun and profit!

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge explains everything you ever wanted to know about pew sprawl.

This month, budget season (no, not football season) is at the center of Crane's fall follies.

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge compares confined space standards outside of the U.S.

New tragedies at the former Deutsche Bank building rekindle public emotion at Ground Zero

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge provides an update on the facility management degree programs (as of September 2007).

FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane ponders electricity and reliability

Tim Springer explains why there are distinct qualities that separate true leaders from mere managers.

These birds are known to attack building rooftops and caulking, as well as other exterior surfaces. It all translates into structural damage and costly repairs. As a “bonus” to landlords, all vultures are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Under the Act, taking, killing, or possessing migratory birds is unlawful.Therefore, your only options are humane pest control methods.

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge explains the difference in cleaning cost calculation methods.

Crane offers a historical perspective to paint the future of facility management in a positive light.

Roy Campbell is the lead electrician for the DPW Electrical Section, based in Green Bay, WI.

It is Roy Campbell's job to ensure that the city of Green Bay, WI can enjoy a football game without worrying about sewage issues. With a system to monitor activities remotely, the stadium's management scores a touchdown for efficiency.

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge delves into the details of hand drying the RIGHT way.

There may be times when getting a second opinion makes you look that much better...at least that's what FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane thinks.

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps an international professional with operations costs.

Columnist Tim Springer gets feisty when discussing facility management's unnecessary complexities.

Urban Legends may (or may not) exist in facilities too!

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge searches for a long lost training tool.