Maintenance
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Maintenance articles below.
How To Ace Your Inspections And Maintain Building Compliance
Inspections don’t have to be scary or intimidating. Get helpful insight, a list of action items, and free tools to guide your organization to a constant state of compliance today.
Bacharach Refrigerant Management Software Now Available For Free
Parasense Refrigerant Tracking software is designed for facility managers and compliance officers who support multi-site organizations like supermarkets, food processing plants, cold storage warehouses, hospitals, universities, or K-12 schools.
ASHRAE Breaks Ground On Global HQ Renovation Project
The two-story, 66,700 square-foot building in Peachtree Corners, GA will showcase ASHRAE's best practices and help achieve its vision of a healthy and sustainable environment.
More Than Meets The Eye: Restoring An Historic Fountain
Invisible waterproofing membrane performs heroically on Cincinnati’s historic Union Terminal fountain.
Budgeting For Roof Maintenance
At Broward College in South Florida, roofing condition assessments drive planning for this building component.
Tackling HVAC Deferred Maintenance
Work toward optimizing HVAC systems by implementing these practical solutions.
Restrooms That Recapture Water And Waste
At Georgia Tech, green restrooms inside a new campus building include composting toilets.
Protect Through Building Façade Inspections
Safety ordinances in major U.S. cities are prompting renewed focus on building envelope inspections.
Facility Executive | December 2019 Issue
The December 2019 Issue looks at HVAC, smart building technology, and the building envelope. Plus green restrooms and wayfinding with color.
North Kansas City Hospital Displays 20-Foot Wreath
Western Specialty Contractors installed the 1,000-pound, lighted wreath on the hospital’s façade, and offers tips on how to safely install your own holiday decorations.
Staying Safe On A Mezzanine
There are various precautions you can take to maintain a safe and secure mezzanine environment, from installing the right equipment to providing comprehensive training.
Best Practices For Winter Carpet Care Challenges
A look at some typical winter carpet woes, along with recommendations to keep carpet looking its best during the year’s coldest months, courtesy of Whittaker.
Commercial Robot Vacuum Sweeper, Whiz, Launched In North America
Whiz has already put its innovation to work in commercial spaces across the country this year in pilots at airports, hotels, offices, campuses, and more.
Friday Funny: Philly Skyscraper Springs Mysterious Leak
Last weekend, a torrent of water mysteriously gushed from a Philadelphia skyscraper, drenching the streets below it and confusing onlookers.
Oregon State Credit Union Eliminates Rental Rug Trip Hazard
Switching to Grippy Mat has given Oregon State Credit Union control over their floors — and their floor mat costs — in more ways than they imagined.
Friday Funny: Public Goes Wild Over Nashville Zoo Restroom
Cintas Corporation has named Nashville Zoo in Nashville, TN the winner of its 2019 America’s Best Restroom® contest.
Keep Facility Grounds Safe And Sound
Here are 10 tips for landscape maintenance from lighting and hardscapes to rain, trees, and snow.
Simple Solutions For Impactful Renovations
3M has developed a portfolio of Architectural Finishes and Window Films that are designed to improve the renovation process and help extend the time between costly and impactful full remodels.
Three Ways Facility Managers Can Retain Their Best Tenants
To tighten bonds and boost retention rates with commercial tenants, facility managers should leverage these three evolving trends.
New PPG Services Platform Connects Painters With Commercial Businesses
The new paint-and-service solution books, schedules, and manages general maintenance projects for businesses with multiple commercial facilities across the U.S.
Weil-McLain Expands Stainless Vertical Firetube Commercial Boiler Line
Four larger sizes added to new state-of-the-art boiler line featuring efficiency, ease of installation, and maintenance.
What Is Preventive Maintenance? Free Tools Inside
Here’s the true definition of preventive maintenance (PM), along with resources for creating a plan for your own facility.
Tackling The Task Of Drain Cleaning
Among the industrial drain cleaning tools, a recent development offers flexibility.
Did You Miss Our “How JOC Helps Create Award Winning Facilities” Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn how your peers are utilizing Job Order Contracting (JOC) best practices to complete award-winning projects.
Bowtie App Controls Electrical Systems
BowVue 2.0 is a patent-pending dashboard app that offers users clear visibility and control over their electrical systems from mobile devices or desktops.
Roofing Maintenance: Five Questions To Ask
A trio of experts discuss roofing issues their facility management customers are most concerned about, and questions they ask about maintaining their roofs.
Vertical Transportation: Keep It Moving Through The Building
When it comes to vertical transportation, prevent downtime and foster safety with regular inspections of elevator and escalator systems.
Friday Funny: Do Stinky School Restrooms Mean Your School Stinks?
Summer is winding to a close, and students are headed back to school. Will dirty restrooms create a negative impression of their school and its leaders?
Why CMMS Projects Get Off Track
Choosing a computerized maintenance management system impacts not only the facilities team, but potentially the entire organization.
How To Calculate Square Footage In Your Facility, The Easy Way
Inaccurate square footage metrics can lead to major issues, including complications with building projects and excess spending across multiple facilities.
Woman’s Hospital Invests In Electrostatic Disinfection System
The Clorox® Total 360® System allows Baton Rouge's leading women's specialty hospital to protect patients from illness-causing pathogens and keep infection rates low.
Does Your Disinfectant Knowledge Knock Microbes Dead?
Many facility workers may not be aware of some of the unique terms and terminology associated with disinfectant cleaning. Test your knowledge!
3 Ways To Reduce Building Maintenance And Operations Costs
Building owners generally view maintenance as a sunk cost. Money is spent on urgent problems, and this becomes a costly endeavor as buildings age. As building operators, you have the power to leverage maintenance to maximize the value of your facilities and increase business revenues.
Hurricane Season Is Approaching: Are Your Shutters Ready?
As hurricane season draws near, door experts at B&B Door Company are encouraging facilities to perform preventative maintenance on their hurricane and storm shutters.
Porous Pave Completes New Pooch Play Areas
The Humane Society of Elkhart, IN installed Porous Pave XL Permeable Pavement in eight new outdoor play areas for dogs awaiting adoption.
American Concrete Institute Releases New Concrete Repair Guide
ACI 562-19 gives building officials increased confidence that concrete repairs are performed in a way that provides an acceptable level of protection for the public.
Did You Miss Our “Improving The Project Closeout Process” Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn about new trends and best practices for making the project closeout hand-off an easier, more efficient process.
Getting A Grip On Floor Maintenance Costs And Safety Risks
Keeping dirt and grime out of your facility starts with installing the right entrance mat. Here's why having the proper walk-off is critical to safety and savings.
Friday Funny: This Summer, Work Smarter, Not Harder
If chilling in a lawn chair at the zoo and posting on social media while not mowing the lawn sounds like the perfect day, Husqvarna's got the job for you!
A Fresh Look At Green Cleaning
With sustainability in mind, here are two facility cleaning materials to look at anew.
