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In Pursuit Of “Lead-Free” Plumbing Systems
Finding potential sources of lead contamination in potable water systems calls for a multi-pronged approach.
Five Steps To Greener Groundskeeping
Shifting to more sustainable landscapes may often be easier than expected.
Evaluating Lighting Controls Options
Determine desired features when combining a LED lighting retrofit with controls technology.
Strength In Daylighting
Energy savings and occupant comfort are not the only potential benefits of this lighting strategy.
Effective Fire Sprinkler Pipe Inspections
Avoid discovering a fire pipe corrosion problem during an actual fire emergency.
Restroom Management Meets The Modern Age
Take note of several developments aimed at making commercial restroom cleaning more effective.
Security: The Eyes Have It
Developments in video surveillance technology have accelerated in recent years.
Don’t Forget IAQ In Cleaning Programs
Improving indoor air makes for a more healthy and safer environment, and can make facility management the key to improved operations as well.
Cleaning To Safeguard Health
Protect the well-being of facility staff and building occupants with green cleaning principles.
Who Is In The Facility?
Effective integration of access control and visitor management is one tool in tracking building occupants.
Maintaining Sustainable Carpet
A number of maintenance considerations should be factored in when choosing the right sustainable carpet.
Workplace Design To Support Work
Facility executives can have great impact on productivity through workplace design.
Sprinklers, Standpipes, And Pumps
Water-based fire protection is addressed with NFPA 25, a standard for inspections of system wear and tear.
International Water Stewardship Standard In Use
This standard from the Alliance for Water Stewardship takes a holistic approach to water management.
Beyond The Task Of Illumination
There are strategies for facilities to implement office lighting for circadian health and well-being.
Task Tuning In Commercial Buildings: A Field Study
This lighting controls strategy is used to reduce energy use while maintaining occupant comfort.
Lighting Efficiency Changes On Horizon
Released toward the end of 2016, the revised ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 includes several significant lighting modifications.
Setting Waste Management Goals
A new tool within ENERGY STAR Portfolio enables facility executives to quantify waste.
Developing Emergency Preparedness Plans
For life safety, establish and practice procedures for facility management, occupants, and first responders.
Preventive Maintenance For Roofing And Exteriors
Facility management extends asset life with a two-step approach to preventive maintenance: inspection, followed by execution.
Insulation: Mineral Wool Or Polyiso?
Choosing the ideal roofing insulation material for a facility project depends on several factors.
Maximizing The Building Envelope
Ensure desired results for a new or improved facility by tapping the expertise of building envelope consultants.
Creating An Internet Of (Trusted) Things
Embracing connectivity and the IoT brings valuable benefits but it also exposes organizations to potential threats to their security, facility processes, and operational integrity.
Sustainable Restroom Operations
When creating green restrooms, examine opportunities related to surfaces, air quality, and conservation.
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.
Smart Buildings Get Smarter With IoT
From building management systems to the next frontier of facility technology, the benefits of IoT abound but the roadmap differs for each organization.
15 Steps To Centralize Facility Management
Organizations have distinct needs, but this roadmap to Centralized Facilities Management (CFM) may be effective for many facility executives.
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.
On-Site Generation Of Cleaning Solutions
Learn about the difference between various terms describing on-site generation of cleaning solutions.
Components Of Green Cleaning
Still evolving, the green cleaning approach to facility maintenance has been part of the discourse for more than 20 years.
Services & Maintenance: Key Pest Control Concerns For Facilities
Activities in and around buildings help determine where to look, and which pests may be attracted.
Bird Control: 10 Strategies
Taking a proactive approach to pest bird control is imperative for maintaining clean and safe facilities.
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.
Improving Guest Experience With Restroom Tech
How can facility managers effectively and efficiently create a clean, fully stocked, and pleasant restroom without creating additional work for themselves or their teams?
Cyber Security For Buildings
Building automation systems are one avenue for a cyber attack. A recent survey examines perceived roles.
Site Security: Background Checks
Vetting contractors and temporary workers helps plug the “holes” in a facility security safety net. Plus, the Security Awareness American National Standard.
Windows: Preventing Condensation
More than simply a nuisance, moisture buildup impacts occupant comfort and facility integrity.
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