Tag: FE-Nov/Dec-2015
Facility Executive | November/December 2015 Issue
This issue takes a comprehensive look at smart facility technologies, the Internet of Things, maintenance software, and energy management. Plus, mitigating disaster.
The HVAC Factor: Executive View of Preventive Maintenance
A summary report of HVAC service provides insight that is useful to repair and replace plans.
New Year’s Task: Building Envelope Check
With gingerbread house construction a tradition for many this time of year, it may also be time to ensure the integrity of facility exteriors.
15 Steps To Mitigate Disasters
From planning to recovery, having specific procedures in place for disasters helps protect facilities from immediate and long-term damage.
Facility Retrofit: Software Spurs Efficiency
With new computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), Rawhide Boys Ranch in New London, WI streamlines work orders, weighs equipment “repair or replace”, and tracks energy use.
Case Study: Senior Living Transformation
With its roots in healthcare, Sun Health formed a partnership with the Banner Health system that eventually led to a new focus for the company—from that of an acute care provider to a healthy living provider.
Building Envelope: Energy Use And IAQ
Building envelope improvements often rank at or near the top of the facility team’s to-do list, since they generally provide an attractive return on investment.
Tapered Insulation For Low Slope Roofing
When designing a low-slope roof system over a substrate that is less than ¼:12, a properly designed tapered insulation system becomes the foundation for a sound roofing system
Teaching Old Buildings New Tricks
Retrofit or forward-fit? Smart systems give new life—and new return on investment—to aging facilities.
Facilities In The IoT Equation
The first step for facilities managers on the road to developing their IoT strategies is to understand what it really means for an organization.
Energy Management: Five Steps To Action
Facility leaders can take action on these five strategies to better manage energy expenses—and position their teams for success.
10 Strategies For Energy Management
When it comes to energy management, a holistic view and concerted effort help create a framework to achieve measurable results.