Technology & FM Column

For portfolios lacking built-in sensor technology, networked HVAC components, and other big data tools, a probabilistic model can provide actionable insights.

With headlines of cyber attacks on victims ranging from bank cards and Target to a Hollywood movie studio, the issue of cyber security has become top of mind. Facility executives should note several risks, remedies, and misconceptions about cyber security and building systems.

Not just for wireless convenience, a robust Distributed Antenna System (DAS) increases occupant safety and reduces liability.

This disruption impacting facilities management holds significant promise if stakeholders are cognizant of their roles in the emerging landscape.

With facility systems increasingly interacting with other enterprise systems (and stakeholders), preventing security breaches is more challenging than ever.

The creation of smart energy infrastructure may borrow from principles from the architecture of the Internet.

A lighter footprint makes this approach an attractive one for controlling building systems in existing structures.

Facility command centers are becoming more valuable, not only for day to day operations but in emergency situations.

Whether or not the organization is pursuing LEED certification, setting a clear path to sustainable goals is key.

When planning for possible threats, don’t forget this aspect of your facility workings. From the October 2013 issue.

From wire detection to the latest video analytics, there are many ways to protect exteriors. From the August 2013 issue.

This building modeling tool facilitates the exchange of project information. From the June 2013 issue.

Thanks to the "Internet Of Things," smarter facilities may become a reality through a burgeoning number of IP addresses. From the April 2013 issue.

Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) connects facility resources into a common platform to deliver unified dashboards.

The use of this expanded format imagery in facilities is no longer confined to traditional monitors.

From “chicken coops” to cathedrals, today’s data centers come in new shapes and sizes.

From fad to standard operating procedure, social media can be a facility manager's "BFF."

What opportunities will cloud computing present to facility operations? It's now possible for facility professionals to oversee structures any time and anywhere.

From projectors to flat panel displays to video cubes, large format video screen provide visual solutions for many facility needs. Find out why large format displays are becoming more common.

Upgraded computerized capabilities in a facility pump up image and productivity.