Bonus Features

A new initiative to reduce the use of fossil fuel energy has been adopted by mayors across the U.S.A. with municipal assets first on the list.

Switching to wind energy as the sole source of electricity has been a smooth transition so far for Tom’s of Maine in Sanford, ME.

Facility managers can protect occupant health by requiring proper management of this material.

The most prestigious and comprehensive facility management event returns to Chicago.

Vuk Vujovic and Douglas J. Ogurek provide a brief overview of the state of sustainability around the world.

In his last "Material Revolution," Brian Kraemer looks at carbon fibers and their ability to strengthen building foundations.

Incentives can help facilities increase their return on investment in solar photovoltaics.

Installing soy bean oil based insulation can change the complexion of facilities.

Implementing combined heat and power systems can help reduce facility energy costs.

A development in cooling tower construction can ease installation and maintenance demands.

An old process using recent technology can change the way flooring is thought about.

Commissioning and conducting regular testing to identify problems ahead of time are key to reliable operations.

Throwing away garbage doesn't mean it will never turn up in a building again.

Mike McClellan is facility/construction manager for a popular Santa Cruz, CA restaurant called The Crow's Nest. One of his primary goals is to conserve water

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.

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.

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