Question Of The Week: Design Leads To Tricky Facility Repair?
At UConn's Gampel Pavilion, an intricate ceiling design calls for an equally intricate approach to facility repair. Have you encountered a design in one of your buildings that added complexity to facility repair plans? What opportunities have you had to provide the facility management and repair perspective during the design process?
First CLT Constructed Hotel In U.S. Opens
The new Candlewood Suites at Redstone Arsenal represents a partnership of the U.S. Army, Lendlease, and IHG Army Hotels.
Alliance Promotes Health And Well-being In The Workplace
Delos™ and Lendlease have announced their collaboration to advance the WELL Core & Shell Certification and pre-Certification programs as a pathway to WELL ready workplaces.
Aon Center Sealant Replacement Project Wins National Award
The facade sealant replacement project took Western Specialty Contractors four years and 100 miles of silicone sealant to complete.
Spring’s Here! Time To Start Planning For Winter
If you need to procure snow management services for next winter, now is the time to get started, according to a new timeline released by the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA).
New Product Flash: Helix Integrated System By SunPower
This pre-engineered, modular solar PV solution aims to help facilities scale their renewable energy programs with minimal disruption.
Facility Executive | January / February 2016 Issue
This issue announces our 2016 Facility Executive of the Year, and the popular Readers' Choice Awards. Plus a look at cyber security, cleaning performance assessments, roofing insulation and systems, HVAC maintenance, and renewable energy initiatives.
Hilton Worldwide, Whole Foods SWAP Facilities
Hilton Worldwide and Whole Foods Market swapped energy management teams at their facilities in San Francisco as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge SWAP, resulting in a reality-style web series.
Analyzing Payback Of Roofing Insulation
Model energy codes are calling for higher R-values in building envelopes, including roofing insulation.
FM Alert: ICC Announces Theme for 2016 Building Safety Month
“Building Codes: Driving Growth Through Innovation, Resilience and Safety” is the theme for this year's Building Safety Month, celebrated in May.
Question Of The Week: Winter Weather Hazards
A facility executive wants to know, "What hazards do my facilities staff face when working outside in winter?"
Stadium Maintenance: Would Better Field Upkeep Have Kept The Rams In St. Louis?
Predictive maintenance can help sports franchises preserve their stadium facilities.
Winter Roof Maintenance: Ounce of Prevention Worth Pound of Cure
"One ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is certainly the case where a building’s roof is concerned, especially when it comes to being prepared for the harsh winter conditions.
Zika Virus: 5 Things To Know, Plus Pest Control In Offices
CDC states that with the recent outbreaks, the number of Zika virus cases among travelers visiting or returning to the U.S. will likely increase.
Waterproof Your Facility: Maintenance And Water Damage Prevention
In the United States, water damage accounts for a staggering $11 billion of insurance claims each year, and is a cause of trouble for insurance companies and facility managers alike.
Preventing And Thawing Frozen Pipes
With temperatures dropping below freezing around the country, it’s important to be prepared for the cold weather’s effect on your water pipes.
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.
Question Of The Week: Have You Addressed Flood Mitigation Strategies?
Virtually all buildings require a holistic solution, an approach that embraces components of different techniques.
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.
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.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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