Services & Maintenance: Proactive Energy Management
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.
Services & Maintenance: Lighting That Performs
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.
Services & Maintenance: Under Pressure
Whether pest birds have made a facility home or are just moving in, having the expertise to deter them effectively is important.
Services & Maintenance: The Right Fit
When seeking pre-owned furniture, a little research can go a long way toward finding a suitable dealer.
Services & Maintenance: Making Ceilings Count
This building element has an impact on several areas of facility management.
Services & Maintenance: Getting The Message Across
Developing effective facility warning and notification strategies in the post-9/11 era.
Services & Maintenance: What Energy Where?
Submetering reveals electricity consumption patterns throughout a facility.
Services & Maintenance: Breaking It Down
A pile mentality doesn't cut it when it comes to handling waste. Ensuring materials do not unnecessarily end up in a landfill is a prime goal of a waste management plan.
Services & Maintenance: Effective Green Cleaning
Maintaining a healthy facility depends on a successful combination of processes and products.
Services & Maintenance: The Best Time Is Now
Before winter and its harsh weather arrive, a complete roof inspection should be in order.
Services & Maintenance: Star Power
Facility managers can use an EPA program to benchmark and manage energy.
Services & Maintenance: Together As One
Integrating security systems and building management offers a multitude of benefits, but steps need to be taken before implementation.
Services & Maintenance: Incandescent Lamp Phase Out
A 2007 federal law calls for manufacturers to cease making these products beginning January 1, 2012.
Services & Maintenance: Solutions For Pest Birds
Finding an effective cure for this nuisance involves evaluating specific factors.
Services & Maintenance: Have A Seat
When considering purchasing pre-owned furniture or reusing existing items, there are pros and cons.
Services & Maintenance: Options Abound Above
Choosing the best ceiling materials for a space should consider appearance and performance.
Services & Maintenance: Fire Safety Check
Facility managers can assure the success of their building protection systems with a consistent inspection, testing, and maintenance program.
Services & Maintenance: Energy Improvements
Managing staff behavior is a key to maintaining benefits over time.
Services & Maintenance: Getting A Handle On Waste
Managers can optimize their facilities' waste streams with diversion and recycling.
Services & Maintenance: Planning Green Cleaning
Protecting occupant health and the environment are twin goals when evaluating products and methods.