Services & Maintenance

Factors such as setting, occupancy, and specific concerns influence strategy.

Considering recycling options for this facility asset should begin during its purchase.

Common issues to address involve aesthetics and acoustics.

Greener Groundskeeping: The SITES rating system aims to generate the sustainability and resiliency of landscapes.

Maximize benefits by integrating conservation measures into long-term capital budgets.

Processing organic waste for a second purpose can significantly reduce what goes to landfill.

Addressing complaints and suspected problems calls for a targeted inspection.

When upgrading these systems in an existing facility, consider all angles. From the October 2013 issue.

Facility managers can stop water and energy use from going down the drain. From the September 2013 issue.

Whether planning a full overhaul or a small scale project, facility managers may find this technology makes sense. From the August 2013 issue.

Facility managers use maintenance and exclusion tactics to repel unwelcome guests. From the July 2013 issue.

Honing in on specifics, including materials and traffic patterns, maximizes maintenance impact. From the June 2013 issue.

Facility managers can get maximum performance by choosing the best ceiling type for their spaces. From the May 2013 issue.

Vetting landscape service providers ensures they add value to site maintenance plans. From the April 2013 issue.

Government incentives and utility rebates have momentum and are among options to investigate. From the March 2013 issue of Today's Facility Manager.

Effective upkeep depends on proper methods for the facility space in question. A cleaning regimen that addresses the characteristics and location of these surfaces is most effective.

Facility managers can protect people, property, and their budgets with a systematic approach.

When specifying this facility system, managers can leverage existing infrastructure.

Access to real-time and historical information on usage leads to more efficient operations. Also featured is a look into the lighting controls retrofit at the Empire State Building. Find out how intelligent energy management tools can help facility managers track power usage and gather actionable data.

The convergence of lighting, networking, and sensors can deliver a broad building management solution. Outfitting the building's lighting system to interact with others—such as HVAC and security—streamlines performance and energy use.