Topics

The primary disciplines of facility management—building envelope & exteriors, construction & retrofits, energy, environment, facility management, interiors, safety, security, technology—along with other important topics are included in this section.



Question Of The Week: How Does Your Cleaning Program Look For 2018?

A recent survey of facility end-users provided insight into the cleaning and maintenance products and processes being used more frequently.
performance contracting

Sustainability Through Performance Contracting

Eliminate existing barriers to on-site renewable energy systems with this third-party financing mechanism.
slope mower

Harper Turf ATM 162 Slope Mower

The ATM 162 is a hillside slope mower that provides safety and comfort.
disinfectant

AIRX 77 PLUS Disinfectant

AIRX 77 PLUS is a ready to use, one-step disinfectant, virucide, fungicide, mildewstat, sanitizer, and cleaner for hard, non-porous surfaces
building automation

When Building Controls Veer Off Course

Here’s a look at why today’s building automation delivery process often yields inefficient results.
hand dryers

Restroom Dryers Dispatched

At Grand Central Terminal in New York City, new high efficiency hand dryers in the restrooms simplified operations for facility management.
plate heat exchanger

Heat Transfer Technology Boosts HVAC Efficiency

Brazed plate heat exchangers are among the heat transfer technologies available for commercial buildings.
leak detector

Bacarach MGS-550 Gas Leak Detector

The MGS-550 enables gas leak detection in the often harsh environments of industrial refrigeration.
label printer

Brother QL-800 Series Label Printers Offer Versatility

This is the only office category label printer capable of printing red and black over the entire printable area of a label.
Floor Care

Comprehensive Floor Care Strategies

Consider appearance and safety simultaneously when planning a facility floor maintenance program.
HVAC equipment

Repair Versus Replace HVAC Equipment?

Preventive maintenance keeps HVAC systems running, but don’t forget to take the long view to plan for 2018.
dilution control

BHC Dilution Control Program

Simple Squeeze is a dispenserless dilution control program that consists of five dispensing quarts for facility cleaning needs.
museum lighting

Lighting Held In High Esteem In San Francisco MOMA Expansion

The project team for this museum project paid significant attention to the lighting throughout the entire facility. The loft-like galleries on the seventh floor were no exception.
HVAC systems

Inside HVAC Systems

Changes to ductwork sealing practices and expanded ozone-friendly refrigerants are on the horizon.
building control

Did You Miss Our Whole Building Control: From Concept to Reality Webinar?

View this free video webinar and learn about the recent building control developments that have empowered innovative facility management.
RSMeans

Gordian Releases 2018 RSMeans Data

The most comprehensive construction cost database in North America is available in software, book, eBook, and CD formats.
portable computers

Chassis Plans Rugged Portable Computers

The MTP Family is a line of rugged portable computers designed for use in highly challenging real-world military, industrial, and commercial applications.
facilities management

Many Paths To Facility Management?

With the profession poised to be recognized by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2018, is the track to facilities management becoming more defined?
managed services

Recent Survey Looks At FM Challenges, Opportunities For 2018

A provider of managed services and technology, Canon Business Process Services delves into which service issues are capturing the attention of facilities decision-makers.
digital facility management

The Future Of Facilities Is Digital

A steady increase in automated workflows and data-centric processes benefits the work of facility executives and their occupants.
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.