Facility Management

Where Facility Professionals and FMs will find Facilities Management and Building Operations news, tips, best practices and maintenance information. Facility Executive magazine covers all aspects of construction projects, modernization and ongoing operations for commercial buildings.



Energy Benchmarking

Five Ways To Begin Energy Benchmarking

For actionable insight, buildings are increasingly tracking and comparing energy performance.
data center trends

10 Data Center Trends To Watch In 2020

Uptime Institute has identified factors impacting data centers for this year and beyond.
software

AkitaBox Introduces DeepClean Assurance Software

This cloud-based software application drives cleanliness best practices in buildings, driven by disinfection guidelines set forth by the CDC and U.S. EPA.

The New Office Space: 4 Ways Coronavirus Will Change The Workplace

As the COVID-19 crisis subsides, we can expect a different workplace than the one we left behind. Here are four ways the coronavirus is changing the office space and the way we work.
commercial insurance

Commercial Insurance And COVID-19 Claims

Review commercial insurance policy to ensure coverage before making COVID-19 claims.
Slips And Falls

5 Steps To Eliminating Slips And Falls

Combining the right products with best practices can put an end to slips and falls. The key is finding and mitigating your facility’s Risk Zones.
work orders

Work Order System Streamlined

For the Buckeye Elementary School District in Buckeye, AZ, software tool expands visibility into work orders and equipment maintenance.
indoor air quality

Paths To Improved Indoor Air Quality

For facility management, here’s the 4-1-1 on MERV ratings and supplemental filtration strategies.
Smoke Detectors

Advancements In Smoke Detectors

The updated UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems will be in effect June 2021.
Natural light

Simulating Natural Light With LEDs

To enhance visual comfort for building occupants, evaluate color rendering of LED lighting choices.
2020 Readers’ Choice Awards

2020 Facility Executive Readers’ Choice Awards

In this annual survey of Facility Executive readers, votes were cast for product and service suppliers preferred during 2019.
Work-From-Home Survey

NSC Calls For Coronavirus Tests For All U.S. Businesses, Worksites

In a letter to Vice President Pence, more than 50 organizations urge federal government to make COVID-19 testing available to employers maintaining operations during the pandemic.
ABM

ABM Team Help Keep Clients And Their Communities Moving

Working in facilities across numerous industries during the COVID-19 crisis, ABM shares some frontline “unsung hero” stories shared by its clients and managers.
Social Distance Floor Sign

PIG® Social Distance Floor Sign With Non-Slip Surface

Pads mark social distance spacing on safe slip-resistant surface, for anywhere you want to promote proper social distancing.
COVID-19 Air Filtration

COVID-19 Special Feature: HVAC Filtration And COVID-19

Although there are still unknowns, here are ways air filtration may help clear the air in facilities.
energy infrastructure

Building the Post-Pandemic Economy With Energy Infrastructure

Could robust government support for the energy efficiency sector protect jobs, strengthen the U.S. economy, and improve energy infrastructure? NAESCO's Executive Director discusses the potential opportunities.
Building Management Software

5 Building Management Software Types (And Which One You Should Use)

CMMS, CAFM, IWMS, EAM — What’s the difference? If your organization is in the market for a facility management software, make sure you choose the option that best suits your organization’s needs.
HID SAFE

Four Ways To Keep Your Workplace Protected During A Global Health Emergency

Learn four ways HID® Global customers are using HID SAFE™ Visitor Management to minimize infection risks.
decommissioning

Best Practices For Decommissioning To Recommissioning Your Buildings

In response to COVID-19, you may have closed your buildings quickly. Did you properly decommission your building and its systems?
roofing maintenance

Remote Roofing Maintenance? What Is Your Strategy?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, facility management professionals are becoming more resourceful in monitoring the performance of their roofs.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

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.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

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).

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.