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Latest: Building Envelope Renovations To Enhance Sustainability - Consider these green building strategies, inside and out, when planning facility upgrades.
Building Envelope Renovations To Enhance Sustainability
Consider these green building strategies, inside and out, when planning facility upgrades.
Sooner Or Later: Electrical System Failures
Invest in preventive maintenance, rather than a “run it till it fails” approach for electrical equipment.
Reducing Disaster Risk
Natural disasters can be sudden and unpredictable in the damage they inflict on facilities.
Hidden Threats To Facility Operations
Gaps in operational excellence are linked to hampered productivity, unnecessary repair costs, and retiring staff.
Electronic Sprinkler Systems For Warehouse Facilities
Electronic sprinkler systems provide enhanced fire protection to support business needs and future proof a facility for the needs of tomorrow.
Beyond Traditional Fire Detection
Video fire detection employs surveillance cameras and software analytics to detect smoke and flames.
Choosing An Access Control System
Whether standalone or integrated with other equipment, this security function is on the frontline.
When Building Controls Veer Off Course
Here’s a look at why today’s building automation delivery process often yields inefficient results.
In Pursuit Of “Lead-Free” Plumbing Systems
Finding potential sources of lead contamination in potable water systems calls for a multi-pronged approach.
Restroom Management Meets The Modern Age
Take note of several developments aimed at making commercial restroom cleaning more effective.
Who Is In The Facility?
Effective integration of access control and visitor management is one tool in tracking building occupants.
International Water Stewardship Standard In Use
This standard from the Alliance for Water Stewardship takes a holistic approach to water management.
Developing Emergency Preparedness Plans
For life safety, establish and practice procedures for facility management, occupants, and first responders.
Investigating Moisture Intrusion In Roofs
Systematic, preventive roofing maintenance helps to identify and address any chinks in the building envelope armor.
Exterior Metal Walls: Moisture And Thermal Management
Choosing ideal components for this type of building envelope depends on local climate and other factors.
Stormwater Discharge: Avoid Enforcement Actions
Constantly changing federal, state, and local rules governing stormwater discharges often increase both the complexity of compliance and cost of noncompliance.
Water Conservation, In And Around Facilities
Reducing consumption and improving quality of this natural resource calls for a holistic, if measured, approach.
FM Issue: Power Protection For IoT Connection
When depending on Internet of Things technology, assess facility power strategies to retain important data during an outage.
FM Issue Bonus: Powering The Evolving Facility
Delivering an infrastructure to meet operational needs calls for a holistic approach and attention to technology trends.
Keeping Up With Fire And Life Safety Codes
Facility leaders work to maintain compliance as fire and life safety codes change to reflect new technologies or lessons learned.
Best Practices For Data Center Management
Conditions have never been better for data center operators to reduce their power consumption and enjoy a healthier bottom line.
Retrocommissioning HVAC
Deferred maintenance directly affects the physical condition of a facility which has a significant impact on the asset value.
Energy Management: Five Steps To Action
Facility leaders can take action on these five strategies to better manage energy expenses—and position their teams for success.
10 Strategies For Energy Management
When it comes to energy management, a holistic view and concerted effort help create a framework to achieve measurable results.
Look, Listen, And Learn To Find Leaks
Establishing an ongoing maintenance program to detect and address leaks in facilities is an important part of water management.
FM Issue: Flywheel-based UPS Systems
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.
FM Issue: Powered For Performance
Five electrical design principles help to integrate and optimize systems in demanding facilities.
FM Issue: Situational Awareness For Safety
Employing this concept fosters holistic emergency alert and response management.
FM Issue: Energy Disclosure
Legislation requiring facility owners to report consumption is increasing. Is this obligation an opportunity or burden?
FM Issue: Code Compliance For Reroofing
Projects at existing facilities require specific considerations to meet IECC 2012 requirements.
FM Issue: When Open Isn’t So Open
Resolving the challenges of facility systems integration requires a clear look at how building automation protocols interact.
FM Issue: Managing Security Services
An effective security program requires communicating key parameters.
FM Issue: Mission Critical Training
A methodical approach coupled with follow through goes a long way toward reliable operations in facilities that run 24/7.
FM Issue: Testing Emergency Generators
A panel of experts discusses the role of load banks in assessing system readiness.
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