Tricks of the Trade Column

Tricks Of The Trade: Best Practices Pursuits

April 24, 2014

Creating facility management standards is a challenge that many professionals face. Folsom offers some assistance.

Tricks Of The Trade: Transitioning To Facility Management

April 3, 2014

One reader writes to TFM Guru Folsom and asks, "What advice would you have regarding how to begin the transition from a construction career into facility management?"

Tricks Of The Trade: Furthering Facilities Careers

March 20, 2014

While many facility management professionals have substantial "hands on" experience, certifications and accreditation advice is often appreciated.

Tricks Of The Trade: Fire Extinguisher Codes

February 20, 2014

Columnist Kevin Folsom helps get to the bottom of basic fire code requirements, if any, for buildings that are vacant.

Tricks Of The Trade: Energy Usage Patterns

January 21, 2014

Kevin Folsom makes energy management recommendations based on consumption, efficiency, and unit cost.

Tricks Of The Trade: Gauging Customer Service

December 10, 2013

Facilities Management Guru Kevin Folsom introduces the concept of "servant leadership" to managers who are seeking ways to rate those in the profession.

Tricks Of The Trade: Roofing Research

November 21, 2013

Tricks Columnist Kevin Folsom helps out one facility management professional who is struggling with roofing decisions. From the October 2013 issue.

Tricks Of The Trade: Tackling Sewage Odors

October 31, 2013

Tricks Columnist Kevin Folsom gives some suggestions to a facility manager who is dealing with sewage odors in several buildings. From the October 2013 issue.