Special Reports

Bonus articles and features that cover industry events and issues.



2010 TFM Readers’ Choice Awards

TFM readers have spoken, and the following companies have been recognized for the aesthetics, reliability, value, and customer service they have provided to facility management professionals.

From Where I Sit: The Trouble With Forecasting

Some workplace issues generate a lot of heat yet are merely trendy; while true driving forces get little notice.

2008 TFM Readers’ Choice Awards

Evaluated on aesthetics, reliability, value, and customer service, the following winners have made a positive impression on the facility management community.

From Where I Sit: What’s Up With Workplace Acoustics?

Springer investigates how many noise problems can be resolved by an easy "ABC" approach.

Sustainable By Design: Storm Windows May Address Single Pane Woes

When a full-scale replacement is not feasible, adding secondary glazing is an option.

Special Bonus: Two Decades Of Today’s Facility Manager Milestones

This timeline illustrates how the magazine has evolved during that period.

Special Feature: Reducing Life Cycle Costs

This "apples to apples" approach is gaining clout with facility professionals in charge of project management and product procurement.

Special Report: Energy Ran High As The Industry Met In Chicago

The 2008 TFM Show provided a plethora of information for facility management professionals.

Sustainable By Design: When Specifying Insulation, What Should You Know

While insulation is just one part of the building envelope package, knowing this performance characteristic can help in decision making.

Sustainable By Design: Record Year In 2007 For Energy Star Facilities

Among those joining the list was JCPenney, the first big box retailer to earn the designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Special Report: Do You Have A Security Blueprint?

Following a specific process can go a long way towards getting security measures in place.
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Directions: Creating The Ideal Workforce

An educational outreach program transforms potential dropouts into successful, skilled graduates.

Special Report: Home Away From Home

Results from TFM's annual survey reveal a cash crop of new and renovation projects. From the September 2007 issue.

Sustainable By Design: Existing Buildings In Cities Focus Of New Program

The Clinton Climate Initiative Is working with locations around the world to increase energy efficiency.

Special Report: Expert Panel Addresses TOP Facility Challenges

How do the top names in the profession answer the question,

Sustainable By Design: LEED-EB Changes On The Horizon

The USGBC's rating system for existing buildings is getting a major overhaul.

Special Report: A Picture Paints A Thousand Words

The 10 year celebration at the TFM Show is a smash hit with everyone involved!

Sustainable By Design: Financial Aid Available For Renewable Energy

Budget restrictions shouldn't curtail consumption control projects.

TFM Show Tour Case Study: Seeing It Through

At this high-rise in Chicago, it has been hands-on management from the start.

Directions: Best Face Forward

There are various reasons an organization might want to purchase artwork for its walls. In order to reap the highest return on this investment, it can be helpful to consider the motivations before embarking on the purchasing process.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).

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