Services & Maintenance

Facility managers are often required to take a reactionary approach when it comes to problem solving. This column provides proactive, “how to” solutions to some of the ongoing issues.

pest management

Protecting Commercial Restrooms From Pests

Tackle each area of restroom facilities to maximize pest management efforts.
waste management

Think Smart About Facility Waste

IoT connected devices can help facility management redefine waste management protocols.
decommissioning

Protect Through Building Façade Inspections

Safety ordinances in major U.S. cities are prompting renewed focus on building envelope inspections.
landscape maintenance

Keep Facility Grounds Safe And Sound

Here are 10 tips for landscape maintenance from lighting and hardscapes to rain, trees, and snow.
Roofing Maintenance

Roofing Maintenance: Five Questions To Ask

A trio of experts discuss roofing issues their facility management customers are most concerned about, and questions they ask about maintaining their roofs.
Green Cleaning

A Fresh Look At Green Cleaning

With sustainability in mind, here are two facility cleaning materials to look at anew.
pest birds

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.
commercial roof repair

Restoration Options Before Roof Replacement

Explore the options for a commercial roof repair before deciding on new installation.
Remanufactured Furniture

Bring In The New…With Remanufactured Furniture

Remanufactured furniture is an option that facility managers will want to consider for financial and sustainability reasons.
office furniture

What To Do With That Old Furniture

With sustainability and cost in mind, here are three ideas for unwanted office furniture.
roof maintenance

Watch For Roofing Risks

Ensure the safety of those who perform roof maintenance by satisfying OSHA requirements, and more.
Green Cleaning

Six Tips For A Green Cleaning Program

Look at both products and processes when evaluating this initiative for healthy buildings.
restroom cleaning

Tips For Maintaining Restrooms

For restroom cleaning, couple newer tools with tried-and-true practices for user satisfaction.
recycling

Call To Reduce Waste Is Renewed

As China suspends its acceptance of foreign waste, how might waste management at facilities be impacted?
electrical risk assessment

Navigating NFPA 70E 2018 Revisions

Provides current risk management strategies and tactics to help keep workers safe by addressing the evolution of electrical technology.
sustainable landscapes

Five Steps To Greener Groundskeeping

Shifting to more sustainable landscapes may often be easier than expected.
fire pipe

Effective Fire Sprinkler Pipe Inspections

Avoid discovering a fire pipe corrosion problem during an actual fire emergency.
indoor air quality

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.
green cleaning

Cleaning To Safeguard Health

Protect the well-being of facility staff and building occupants with green cleaning principles.
fire protection

Sprinklers, Standpipes, And Pumps

Water-based fire protection is addressed with NFPA 25, a standard for inspections of system wear and tear.
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Air Curtains

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