Trends

Determine desired features when combining a LED lighting retrofit with controls technology.

Energy savings and occupant comfort are not the only potential benefits of this lighting strategy.

Developments in video surveillance technology have accelerated in recent years.

A number of maintenance considerations should be factored in when choosing the right sustainable carpet.

Facility executives can have great impact on productivity through workplace design.

There are strategies for facilities to implement office lighting for circadian health and well-being.

This lighting controls strategy is used to reduce energy use while maintaining occupant comfort.

Released toward the end of 2016, the revised ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 includes several significant lighting modifications.

Facility management extends asset life with a two-step approach to preventive maintenance: inspection, followed by execution.

Choosing the ideal roofing insulation material for a facility project depends on several factors.

Ensure desired results for a new or improved facility by tapping the expertise of building envelope consultants.

Embracing connectivity and the IoT brings valuable benefits but it also exposes organizations to potential threats to their security, facility processes, and operational integrity.

From building management systems to the next frontier of facility technology, the benefits of IoT abound but the roadmap differs for each organization.

Organizations have distinct needs, but this roadmap to Centralized Facilities Management (CFM) may be effective for many facility executives.

Building automation systems are one avenue for a cyber attack. A recent survey examines perceived roles.

Vetting contractors and temporary workers helps plug the “holes” in a facility security safety net. Plus, the Security Awareness American National Standard.

Facility management executives are in the position to bolster organizational goals via workplace design.

Advances in design and technology have transformed lighting over the past several decades from primarily utilitarian functions to also playing a significant role in aesthetics, energy efficiency, and ergonomics.

Today’s facility managers have essentially three options when it comes to installing a new single-ply roofing system. The roofing system can be fully adhered, fully ballasted or mechanically attached. Each has pros and cons.

Model energy codes are calling for higher R-values in building envelopes, including roofing insulation.

Retrofit or forward-fit? Smart systems give new life—and new return on investment—to aging facilities.

The first step for facilities managers on the road to developing their IoT strategies is to understand what it really means for an organization.

Professionals in the cleaning industry are taking a closer look at “engineered water,” regular tap water that has been transformed into an effective cleaning solution.

Specific facility factors are important, and pilot programs can help evaluate green cleaning options.

When it comes to exterior surveillance, the interaction of lighting and security cameras plays an important role in facility protection.

With safety paramount, additional aspects to consider with multi-site security include simplifying infrastructure and keeping costs in check.

The communal layout is a staple in many facility planners’ playbooks, but is it right for all scenarios?

Achieving an ideal lighting scenario with LEDs calls for consideration of myriad characteristics.

Variable speed drives make chiller equipment more efficient. Enhancing internal controls increases this further.

HVAC systems and room air currents significantly impact transmission of airborne illness.

When facility managers discuss alternative energy, they need to change the conversation from cost-cutting to value creation.

Across sectors, facility professionals find solutions through the Department of Energy's Better Buildings Challenge.

Protecting people and property requires a risk assessment and relevant strategies.

Old can be as good as new, especially when pursuing sustainable certifications.

Creating a workplace fit for today and the future requires insight from facility managers.

Revisions to codes and standards impact lighting control systems, while continued developments in LED lighting serve facility management needs.

Paramount to their operation is keeping tabs on power supply.

For HVAC systems, moving from pneumatic to digital streamlines operations and maintenance.

A look at the topics covered over the past year provides a peek into what will be top of mind in 2014.

Trends in roofing continue to focus on safety and longevity.