FM Issue

The updated UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems will be in effect June 2021.

Technology tools work to identify gas and water leakage before an event occurs.

Recent research on Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) indicates commercial and industrial customers can benefit.

Incidence of Legionnaires’ Disease in buildings could be reduced by practices and policy, states recent report.

Among the industrial drain cleaning tools, a recent development offers flexibility.

Here are five ways to help reduce IT spend when setting up new office space. Plus, 10 trends shaping the digital workplace.

Keep current with Americans with Disabilities Act developments to make better facilities decisions.

Facilities teams are a key to encouraging and easing this waste management effort.

More than just an annoyance, false alarms and nuisance alarms can pose dangers to building occupants.

Consider these green building strategies, inside and out, when planning facility upgrades.

Invest in preventive maintenance, rather than a “run it till it fails” approach for electrical equipment.

Natural disasters can be sudden and unpredictable in the damage they inflict on facilities.

Gaps in operational excellence are linked to hampered productivity, unnecessary repair costs, and retiring staff.

Electronic sprinkler systems provide enhanced fire protection to support business needs and future proof a facility for the needs of tomorrow.

Video fire detection employs surveillance cameras and software analytics to detect smoke and flames.

Whether standalone or integrated with other equipment, this security function is on the frontline.

Here’s a look at why today’s building automation delivery process often yields inefficient results.

Finding potential sources of lead contamination in potable water systems calls for a multi-pronged approach.

Take note of several developments aimed at making commercial restroom cleaning more effective.

Effective integration of access control and visitor management is one tool in tracking building occupants.

This standard from the Alliance for Water Stewardship takes a holistic approach to water management.

For life safety, establish and practice procedures for facility management, occupants, and first responders.

Systematic, preventive roofing maintenance helps to identify and address any chinks in the building envelope armor.

Choosing ideal components for this type of building envelope depends on local climate and other factors.

Constantly changing federal, state, and local rules governing stormwater discharges often increase both the complexity of compliance and cost of noncompliance.

Reducing consumption and improving quality of this natural resource calls for a holistic, if measured, approach.

When depending on Internet of Things technology, assess facility power strategies to retain important data during an outage.

Delivering an infrastructure to meet operational needs calls for a holistic approach and attention to technology trends.

Facility leaders work to maintain compliance as fire and life safety codes change to reflect new technologies or lessons learned.

Conditions have never been better for data center operators to reduce their power consumption and enjoy a healthier bottom line.

Deferred maintenance directly affects the physical condition of a facility which has a significant impact on the asset value.

Facility leaders can take action on these five strategies to better manage energy expenses—and position their teams for success.

When it comes to energy management, a holistic view and concerted effort help create a framework to achieve measurable results.

Establishing an ongoing maintenance program to detect and address leaks in facilities is an important part of water management.

Due to continuing advances in power electronics, the flywheel is now a mature energy storage technology used in UPS applications to support a critical load during main power interruption.

Five electrical design principles help to integrate and optimize systems in demanding facilities.

Employing this concept fosters holistic emergency alert and response management.

Legislation requiring facility owners to report consumption is increasing. Is this obligation an opportunity or burden?

Projects at existing facilities require specific considerations to meet IECC 2012 requirements.

Resolving the challenges of facility systems integration requires a clear look at how building automation protocols interact.