High-Tech Case Study: Tools For Learning
At Loma Linda University in Southern California, a recently completed high-tech medical instruction building takes teaching to the next level.
December 2011 Issue (Volume 24, Number 12)
TFM’s December 2011 issue featured a number of product and service solutions recently introduced by industry suppliers, and Anne Vazquez, TFM’s Managing Editor, spoke with some of these vendors about how their offerings are designed to help facility managers further their goals in 2012.
Financial Services Case Study: Right On The Money
Restructuring and renovating at XL America is a flawless transaction.
HQ Case Study: Mastering Its New Manor
While one of the largest credit card companies in the world continued to handle it's millions of business transactions successfully, MasterCard's personnel languished due to its numerous office spaces spread throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. From the February 2003 issue.
Higher Education Case Study: The Tip Of The Iceberg
Begun in January of 1998 and completed in April of 2001, the five story, 106,000 square foot Chemical Sciences Laboratory of San Diego State University (SDSU) was a $29.5 million project. From the October 2002 issue.
Lab Case Study: Resurrection Of A Relic
Dow Corning upgrades its old laboratory facility to a new "people hub."
November 2011 Issue (Volume 24, Number 11)
For facility managers, the transition to the smart grid should be seen as an opportunity, not a burden. Technologies will optimize buildings and make it easier to manage energy assets.
Tricks Of The Trade: The Differences Between Aluminum And Copper
Jim Elledge scrutinizes the essential performance differences of these two materials. Former Tricks Columnist Elledge, facility/office services manager for Dallas, TX-based Summit Alliance Companies, is the recipient of the Distinguished Author Award from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), is an IFMA Fellow, and is a member of TFM’s Editorial Advisory Board.
Renewable Energy: Smart Balancing Of Renewable Energy With Green Buildings
Smart grid technology and its associated advancements may create a shift in how facilities consume energy.
FM Issue: Evolving With The Smarter Grid
Thinking about taking the plunge into the smart grid? There are four main themes to consider before getting started.
The Facility Technologist: Measuring Technology
Using the latest devices, it is possible for fms to measure a space far more accurately, with less disruption to employees, and in a fraction of the time it would have taken with an old fashioned tape measure.
Indoor Air Quality Trends: Take A Deep Breath
There are many benefits to improving facility indoor air quality (IAQ). But how can facility managers get it done?
Professional Development: The Demise Of The Cubicle
As work styles are evolving, employees are spending less time in individual offices and more time working together.
Services & Maintenance: The Best Time Is Now
Before winter and its harsh weather arrive, a complete roof inspection should be in order.
FM Issue: An Online Solution
Standards-based web tools can help facility managers cut costs and drive value.
Professional Development: Reinventing The Plan Room Of The Future
Building Information Modeling can help facility managers stay up to date.
Water Conservation Trends: Sustainable Water Management
There are opportunities for facilities professionals to take an active approach to conservation matters.
Services & Maintenance: Star Power
Facility managers can use an EPA program to benchmark and manage energy.
Tricks Of The Trade: Following Up On HVAC Trends
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge assists a graduate student in need of the latest information on cutting edge HVAC technologies. Former Tricks Columnist Elledge, facility/office services manager for Dallas, TX-based Summit Alliance Companies, is the recipient of the Distinguished Author Award from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), is an IFMA Fellow, and is a member of TFM’s Editorial Advisory Board.
The HVAC Factor: Greening Schools, One HVAC Step At A Time
School districts in Illinois are beginning to embrace the benefits of retrofitting and building new facilities with the most energy efficient HVAC available.