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Security Trends And Facility Management
Here is a look at common issues facing facility executives when it comes to building security.
An Eye On Workplace Violence
Here are seven best practices to reduce your organization’s workplace violence risk and be better prepared if incidents do occur.
Office Fit Outs And Connectivity
Here are five ways to help reduce IT spend when setting up new office space. Plus, 10 trends shaping the digital workplace.
Duality Of Workplace Design Strategy
When it comes to workplace design strategy, consider the evolution in emerging big data design versus the traditional approach.
A Fresh Look At Green Cleaning
With sustainability in mind, here are two facility cleaning materials to look at anew.
Factoring In Ergonomic Furniture
Benefits should exceed costs when office ergonomics is done right.
Designing For Innovation In The Workplace
A facility focused on research spurred steel manufacturer AK Steel to craft spaces conducive to collaboration and inspiration.
Keep Birds From Nesting At Facilities
Examine the current situation, and evaluate the site to plan next steps to deter pest birds. Plus, advice for repelling mosquitoes.
Safer Schools: Intelligent Lighting
Connecting lighting systems in educational facilities can help to light the way to safety.
Design For Daylighting
Brighten the outlook of building occupants and reduce lighting costs by bringing natural light inside.
Upgrading Exterior Lighting To LED?
Don’t overlook opportunity for monetary and operational savings through a lighting control system.
ADA Compliance For Facilities
Keep current with Americans with Disabilities Act developments to make better facilities decisions.
Impact Occupant Behavior To Increase Recycling Rates
Facilities teams are a key to encouraging and easing this waste management effort.
Recladding From The Past
With certain energy efficient building envelope improvements, facilities go back to the future.
The Invisible Failure Of Facility Security Programs
The tactical elements of physical security programs often get the most attention, at the expense of strategic factors.
Restoration Options Before Roof Replacement
Explore the options for a commercial roof repair before deciding on new installation.
Fighting False Fire Alarms In Facilities
More than just an annoyance, false alarms and nuisance alarms can pose dangers to building occupants.
Resilience In HVAC Design
Whether internal or from outside the organization, changing conditions are demanding system flexibility.
Mapping Energy Management
Confounded by energy efficiency options? Rely on a process to move toward goals.
Lighting Controls Have Room To Grow
A new report from the DesignLights Consortium sheds valuable light on retrofit opportunities.
Building Envelope Renovations To Enhance Sustainability
Consider these green building strategies, inside and out, when planning facility upgrades.
Utility Vehicles Are Multi-Faceted Tools
With new options, UTVs serve many practical purposes in a facility landscape management fleet.
Sustainable Winter Management Guidelines
For snow and ice management, environmental concerns join the long-held focus on cost, efficiency, and safety.
Keeping Facility Grounds In Top Shape
At commercial facilities, well-kept outside spaces are important to employees and visitors alike.
Bring In The New…With Remanufactured Furniture
Remanufactured furniture is an option that facility managers will want to consider for financial and sustainability reasons.
What To Do With That Old Furniture
With sustainability and cost in mind, here are three ideas for unwanted office furniture.
Watch For Roofing Risks
Ensure the safety of those who perform roof maintenance by satisfying OSHA requirements, and more.
Sooner Or Later: Electrical System Failures
Invest in preventive maintenance, rather than a “run it till it fails” approach for electrical equipment.
Bringing Biometrics Into Facility Security
Despite the benefits of this security technology, the potential for spoofing and hacking impedes user adoption of biometrics.
Video Plus Audio Equals Enhanced Security
Extend the reach and response of surveillance cameras with sound capabilities.
Strategies For School Security
From training and drills to access control, act with intent and purpose to combat active shooter and other threats.
Six Tips For A Green Cleaning Program
Look at both products and processes when evaluating this initiative for healthy buildings.
Taking A Break
In offices that feature a variety of space types, breakrooms still remain a central draw.
Existing Furniture In New Spaces
When redesigning office space, blending new and old often yields valuable outcomes.
The Productivity Problem In Office Design
Which aspects of the physical workplace impact employees most, and what can facility planners do about it?
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.
Tips For Maintaining Restrooms
For restroom cleaning, couple newer tools with tried-and-true practices for user satisfaction.
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.
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