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New technologies and certifications elevate both cleanliness and safety.

In a “Walter Mitty” moment, Crane imagines what it would be like to handle certain facilities management responsibilities for the new administration.

Preventive maintenance can provide priceless value and protection.

For FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane, this year's relentless hurricane season underscores the importance of disaster planning.

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge takes another look at the debate over towels v. dryers.

Special systems and equipment are required in these technologically advanced spaces.

Guest Contributor Michel Theriault explains how to develop effective occupant satisfaction surveys.

As the brains and brawn behind buildings, these revolutionary spaces have distinct requirements.

It's not impossible to facilitate energy efficiency in a government building.

Guest Contributor Gabriella Jacobs discusses how associations can offer insights into these occupational mysteries.

Mike McClellan is facility/construction manager for a popular Santa Cruz, CA restaurant called The Crow's Nest. One of his primary goals is to conserve water

Sophisticated risk assessments and productive business plans are driving outsourcing and technology.

A new fuel source has boundless limitations for running UPS systems.

Numerous technologies makes deciding what to buy a challenge for facility professionals.

Take these steps to avoid marketing propaganda and select the right software for your organization. From the September 2004 issue.

As the political season heats up, Crane suggests new energy policies for any building in need of a tune up.

Guest Contributor Paul von Paumgartten knows skeptics who doubt the relevance of environmental diligence may need some direction.

Market forces are making refurbishing more customer friendly.

Guest Contributor John McGee illustrates how FMs and CIOs can join forces to create a winning facility management system.

Condon continues his examination of life safety technologies.

In order to function properly, life safety systems must be carefully maintained.

Tim Springer and Steve Lockwood look at tough choices and the road less traveled.

Cutting Costs At Large Corporate Campuses

The rise of the building super network

Critical equipment must be handled with care.

Don't expect others to create safe havens for the technology that keeps your company running.

Guest Contributor Victoria Hardy says the career jungle isn't getting any easier, but with the right tools, facility professionals will be better poised to bag the big prize.

Move over magnetic stripe cards, smart cards gain ground, thanks to the open-source Java Card standard.

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge examines the advantages and disadvantages of these two options.

If there is a high rate of churn, occupancy information is constantly changing and has an unfortunate habit of being left unreported. Because churn isn't likely to decrease in these type environments, keeping track of space is a big problem.

Guest Contributor Maria Vickers takes a hard look at a management approach with mixed reviews.

A no nonsense leader gets things done at a growing Houston hospital-in spite of obstacles and disasters.

A standards program can help facility executives maintain uniform policies and aesthetics.

Something as seemingly innocent as a snowy walkway that has not been cleared can result in serious injury or fatality. It is a little known fact in this country that slip and fall accidents—which cause 15% of all accidental deaths—are second only to motor vehicle accidents as a leading cause of accidental deaths.

In the first part of this series, Bill Hibbard explains how the facilities operations audit can be an essential tool.

Having an edge in the complex arena of educational facilities starts with a standards program.

Karl Borgstrom is charged with bringing the message of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) to its constituency as well as outside organizations.

Facility managers' are taking a greater stake in the construction and renovation processes by commissioning such projects. From the August 2003 issue.

Taking the satellite view with a customer service attitude can make a big difference.

Imagine for a moment an employee or tenant who suddenly collapses from cardiac arrest and needs medical attention immediately. From the March 2003 issue.