Special Reports

Churchill’s not in the running, so nominate an outstanding facility manager you know today. From the September 2013 issue.

Ed Coene’s original formula for success guided the development of a dynamic brand with international reach in print, online and unique events that are essential components of successful project development. Coene, founder and president of Group C, publishers of Today's Facility Manager and Business Facilities, passed away on September 17, 2013.

Niels Diffrient died on June 8, 2013 at the age of 84. This Q&A from the Today's Facility Manager archives illustrates how one of the top human factors designers came from humble beginnings to sprout impressive roots. It has been retrieved in his honor. From the October 2002 issue.

Recent events force K-12 facility managers to evaluate security measures in their schools. From the March 2013 issue of Today's Facility Manager.

Numerous companies offer products and services to members of the facility management (FM) profession. And each year, Today’s Facility Manager (TFM) asks its readers to vote for their preferred vendors in a variety of categories.

This is the last article in a three part series examining the concept of strategic facility planning.

Strategic facility planning starts with this single question, but the response relies on understanding both the purpose of the activity and the desired results. So what's the question?

This special feature salutes the 20 year relationship between Zeftron®, fms, and TFM.

David J. Brady, president and CEO of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) shares his thoughts on two decades of facility management (FM) achievement.

This is an extended version of the article that appears in the September 2008 issue, which recognizes TFM's 20th Anniversary.

Springer and Lockwood explain how seemingly unrelated events can link up to create new challenges for facility professionals.

Are facility managers ready to act? Or are they marching to the beat of a different drum?

For this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards, the survey included 47 categories, and FM professionals were asked to indicate what company they rated highest based on product aesthetics, product reliability, value, and customer service.

The first TFM Salary Survey reveals demographic nuances based on key factors.

TFM survey examines financial demographics of the profession.

Broad minded and methodical, this IT professional brings a fresh approach to facilities.

For this professional, adopting a proactive and clearheaded approach has saved many things—including lives.

This professional's career has developed right along with his employer's growth.

This natural born leader has just what it takes to advocate excellence, professionalism, and class.

The core values of facility management excellence are exemplified by a man who achieves a perfect balance.

Everything and anything is possible for this man whose actions speak louder than words.

Inspired by the challenge, this steady leader learns what he can from each milestone he achieves.

As the Pentagon renovation manager, Lee Evey is not only the man responsible for overseeing the Phoenix Project—restoring the area damaged in last September's attacks–but he is also supervising the long-term renovation of one of the largest—and arguably the most famous–buildings in the United States.

One facility professional had to experience disaster in order to take monumental steps towards environmental progress.

Bolstered by the work of the EMerge Alliance, direct current (DC) is gaining momentum as a potential power distribution option that could help drive microgrid and net zero building initiatives.

This year's TFM/NEMA survey reflects facility managers' collective desires to find value when considering lighting upgrades.

Resulting from TFM reader votes, more than 40 industry suppliers have been recognized as top product and service providers.

Severe weather tests Gulf Coast facility managers trying to protect

EnOcean technology pairs wireless building automation with an energy saving strategy.

Whether new or rehabbed, roofs providing durability and energy efficiency are the name of the game for facility managers.

Results from a survey conducted by TFM and NEMA EnLIGHTen America reveal perspectives and plans on lighting system upgrades.

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.

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

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