Ask The Expert
Facility Management Guru Kevin Folsom is director of campus operations at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, TX. In this column, he fields all kinds of questions from other facility managers around the world.
Question of the Week: How Do You Support Productivity In Your Facilities?
Investing in workplace well-being supports productivity. So why do so many companies make it difficult for employees to concentrate with workplaces that are too hot, too cold, too loud, or too confining?
June 2014 Issue (Volume 27, Number 5)
The articles in this issue address the broad overlapping aspects of operations, with a focus on the role facility managers can play in advancing organizational goals.
Question Of The Week: Who Watches The Generators?
As disaster recovery and business continuity become more important, organizations are investing in standby generators...but who is in charge of maintaining them?
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Sustaining A LEED Rating
Are LEED ratings sustainable and are the policies worth enforcing?
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Seeking Cloud Based CMMS Recommendations
One facility management professional is looking for recommendations on cloud based CMMS.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Dangerous Traffic Flow Around Shopping Centers
What measures can facility professionals take to address reckless driving in parking lots, particularly when it applies to delivery vehicles?
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WiFi Thermostats
With the increase in smart devices and wireless technology, one facility manager is looking for feedback from others who have used wifi enabled thermostats.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Help Desk Help
Where can facility managers get recommendations on help desk software solutions?
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: DIY Store Technical Due Diligence
Is there any such thing as a technical due diligence report for DIY stores?
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Pink Noise Vs. White Noise
Pink noise is becoming more popular in business settings, potentially increasing productivity and concentration among employees. But is it superior to white noise?
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