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Bright Ideas In Lighting
A facility-wide lighting retrofit focused on updating a multi-family property with energy efficiency and occupant safety and comfort in mind.
Watch For Roofing Risks
Ensure the safety of those who perform roof maintenance by satisfying OSHA requirements, and more.
Maximize Clean Energy Progress
Increasingly, buildings are active players in the pursuit of energy efficiency goals for the organizations they serve, and beyond.
Looking For HVAC Zone Control?
To satisfy energy efficiency and occupant demands, variable refrigerant flow systems may deliver on facility management needs.
Securing Your Security Systems
Here is a cyber security primer on steps to take to prevent hackers from penetrating your facility’s physical security components.
The More You Know About Bird Control…
When facility conditions are ripe for attracting pest birds, the end game is all about results.
Sooner Or Later: Electrical System Failures
Invest in preventive maintenance, rather than a “run it till it fails” approach for electrical equipment.
Professional Development: Keep Moving Forward
In the multi-faceted facility management profession, “never stop learning” is a useful maxim to keep in mind.
Hospitality Case Study: Hospitality, California Style
In the heart of the UCLA campus, a LEED Platinum conference center inspires collaboration and innovation.
Bringing Biometrics Into Facility Security
Despite the benefits of this security technology, the potential for spoofing and hacking impedes user adoption of biometrics.
Video Plus Audio Equals Enhanced Security
Extend the reach and response of surveillance cameras with sound capabilities.
Strategies For School Security
From training and drills to access control, act with intent and purpose to combat active shooter and other threats.
Facility Executive | August 2018 Issue
The August 2018 issue features facility security, including biometrics, school security, and stopping hackers. Plus, HVAC, roofing, restroom maintenance, lighting, and more.
Protecting Facilities Against The Elements
Shield the building envelope from damaging exterior forces with routine, preventive maintenance.
Wind Energy Gains Speed Across U.S.
In its latest annual market report, American Wind Energy Association highlights expansion of this power source.
WiFi And 5G Wireless Networks
The first of these network types is familiar to facilities, while the second is emerging. What do you need to know?
Natural Light In Workplace Design
Cultivating a healthy indoor environment can begin with sound daylighting strategies.
Six Tips For A Green Cleaning Program
Look at both products and processes when evaluating this initiative for healthy buildings.
Shuttle Service For Employees: The Payoffs
A look at various types of shuttles that can be offered to employees: inter-corporate campus, office to local conveniences, and public transport to office.
Parking Enforcement Is Good Customer Service
Heightened interaction between parking management staff and those using the facilities can bring benefits.
Energy Improvements Across The Board
With partners from public and private sectors, the U.S. DOE Better Buildings Challenge is a platform for innovation and collaboration.
Eight Lessons On Legionella Prevention Policy
Why state officials hold the keys to preventing Legionnaires’ Disease and ASHRAE Standard 188 is their best option for the next five years.
Embarking On A Facility Management Career
Honing soft skills is key to handling the myriad scenarios encountered working in the facilities profession.
Cleaning In Long-Term Care Facilities
Consistent, effective processes help to ensure a healthy environment for occupants and employees alike.
Healthcare Case Study: Preserving The Past, Caring For The Future
At Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation’s first, facility upgrades help to steer 21st century operations.
5D BIM For Capital Planning
For construction projects, integrating all relevant dimensions holds promise for improved outcomes.
Taking A Break
In offices that feature a variety of space types, breakrooms still remain a central draw.
Existing Furniture In New Spaces
When redesigning office space, blending new and old often yields valuable outcomes.
The Productivity Problem In Office Design
Which aspects of the physical workplace impact employees most, and what can facility planners do about it?
Reducing Disaster Risk
Natural disasters can be sudden and unpredictable in the damage they inflict on facilities.
Facility Executive | June 2018 Issue
The June 2018 issue features a look at workplace design, including productivity, breakrooms, furniture, and natural light. Plus, green cleaning, energy efficiency, healthcare facilities, and more.
Hidden Threats To Facility Operations
Gaps in operational excellence are linked to hampered productivity, unnecessary repair costs, and retiring staff.
Shelter From The Storm
In Moore, OK, the public school district is building FEMA-grade storm shelters to protect against tornadoes.
Unified Building Management Systems
For critical facilities, linking building automation with security and other functions provides a holistic view and quick response capability.
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