Special Reports

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

Hurricanes have always been deadly, and facility managers in their path have no choice but to prepare.

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.

A new tropical hardwood can make lush looking wood affordable for facility managers.

Passionate about facilities, this colorful motivator leads by example and has a great time along the way.

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

Multiple factors combine to influence earnings.

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

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.

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.

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.