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.



Sustainable Groundskeeping

Three Sustainable Groundskeeping Ideas

With these simple sustainable groundskeeping ideas, grounds and facilities departments can show they care about practices that are economically and environmentally viable.
Retro Rumble

Energy Improvement Aims High

Retro-commissioning project at former Nestlé Company headquarters recognized by inaugural Retro Rumble.
landscape

Maximize Service From Your Landscape Contractors

Communicate with your landscape service provider to cultivate beautiful results.
Drones And Roof Maintenance

Drones And Roof Maintenance

Commercial roofing inspections can be made easier and more effective with this technology.
Aerosol Disinfection

Aerosol Disinfection In A Pandemic World

COVID-19 has emphasized the need for health-based cleaning, particularly for high contact touch points.
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.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Capital Improvements

A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

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