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An adventure outside of the comfort zone inspires Crane to respond to his own 12-step program.

Guest Columnist Stormy Friday reviews organizational issues facility professionals should understand.

Don't expect others to create safe havens for the technology that keeps your company running.

Selecting a cleaning contractor goes well beyond creating a spotless facility.

Memories of snowy childhood winters give Crane new respect for those professionals in charge with keeping people safe, informed, and productive.

Guest Contributor Victoria Hardy says the career jungle isn't getting any easier, but with the right tools, facility professionals will be better poised to bag the big prize.

Move over magnetic stripe cards, smart cards gain ground, thanks to the open-source Java Card standard.

Products such as mold-resistant interior panels can alleviate potential problems.

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge examines the advantages and disadvantages of these two options.

While in the transitional mode, Crane enjoys the luxury of a gracious exit.

If there is a high rate of churn, occupancy information is constantly changing and has an unfortunate habit of being left unreported. Because churn isn't likely to decrease in these type environments, keeping track of space is a big problem.

Guest Contributor Maria Vickers takes a hard look at a management approach with mixed reviews.

A no nonsense leader gets things done at a growing Houston hospital-in spite of obstacles and disasters.

Glazing contractors help achieve ROI throughout windows' lifecycles.

Electricity, as well as other "dangerous" elements in a facility should always be handled with safety in front of mind.

A standards program can help facility executives maintain uniform policies and aesthetics.

Something as seemingly innocent as a snowy walkway that has not been cleared can result in serious injury or fatality. It is a little known fact in this country that slip and fall accidents—which cause 15% of all accidental deaths—are second only to motor vehicle accidents as a leading cause of accidental deaths.

Selecting green carpet is only part of the sustainable equation.

Crane thinks the best way to enjoy the festive season is to check troubled areas before heading out of town.

Think of all the places you'd go if you could take an adventure back in time!

In the first part of this series, Bill Hibbard explains how the facilities operations audit can be an essential tool.

Having an edge in the complex arena of educational facilities starts with a standards program.

Karl Borgstrom is charged with bringing the message of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) to its constituency as well as outside organizations.

The development of a beautiful landscape can add aesthetics and other values to the interior and exterior of any company.

A dash of facility management common sense turns challenges into triumphs during a family vacation for Jeff Crane.

Facility managers' are taking a greater stake in the construction and renovation processes by commissioning such projects. From the August 2003 issue.

Regular check ups aren't only good for people, they're good for buildings too, according to Jeff Crane.

The TFM Show at Construct America offers attendees even more than ever before.

Taking the satellite view with a customer service attitude can make a big difference.

Imagine for a moment an employee or tenant who suddenly collapses from cardiac arrest and needs medical attention immediately. From the March 2003 issue.

This standard, used traditionally for the construction industry, is expanding to include facility management responsibilities. From the March 2003 issue.

The president of Digital Data Trust describes the tools and techniques fms need to protect their confidential information.

Crane is victorious in battle, but do the spoils go to his contractors and vendors?

Following a protracted campaign to achieve Congressional passage of legislation on this critical initiative, the "Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002" was signed into law at the White House on November 26, 2002. From the February 2003 issue.

Crane speaks of how his building turns temperamental when he tries to take a few days off.

In its premier year, TFM's Facility Executive Of The Year Award is a distinct accolade. It recognizes the outstanding work done by a facility professional on a single project, making it the only award of its kind. One nominee was particularly outstanding, and that was the entry submitted on behalf of Kelly Olds.