Technology
Buildings can be smart, as technologically complex as computers, due to building automation, interoperability, wifi, HVAC, and other high tech components.
Tricks Of The Trade: Super Smart Cards
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge gets help from TFM Facility Technologist Tom Condon and reviews the limitless possibilities of today's technology.
The Facility Technologist: It’s All About The Network
This often overlooked component can be the key to success when implementing facility systems.
Lighting Trends: Reinventing Light
New economic and environmental realities are pushing lighting technology into the next generation.
Facility Fix: Chilling Out
This Q&A with Peter Whiteman illustrates how new chillers provide an energy efficient solution for a healthcare facility in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Special Report: Do You Have A Security Blueprint?
Following a specific process can go a long way towards getting security measures in place.
Tricks Of The Trade: Organizational Tools
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge gets one facility manager on track with a solution to her task management problems.
Professional Development: The Brain Drain
Jerry Cederstrom believes good asset management programs can help overcome the maintenance talent exodus.
Services & Maintenance: Maximizing The Data Center
Migration to a holistic, preventive maintenance approach can improve performance and reduce costs.
Professional Development: Video Analytics
Facility managers can use this technology to meet more than just their security needs.
The Facility Technologist: Sustainable Energy Production
Consider these D-I-Y energy generation options.
Trends: 2007 Year In Review
TFM takes a look back at the most influential trends of 2007
FM Frequency: A Few Of My Favorite (Web) Things
They may not be raindrops on roses, but there are some things that make Jeff Crane happy.
Wireless Trends: Worry Free Wireless
Can facility managers trust wireless networks when hackers strive to violate them?
Facility Fix: Work Order System Thwarts Campus Tryst!
With new work order management software, Chris Hill brought efficiency to a university's maintenance practices
The Facility Technologist: PSIM – The “Other” Intelligent System
An emerging security technology links all functions in the realm.
Green Trends: The Color Of Energy
Before making purchases, facility managers need to define what the use of energy efficient technologies can do for their office building's carbon footprint.
FM Issue: Fuel Trends In Standby Power Generation
Gaseous and bi-fuel gensets offer alternatives to diesel.
The Facility Technologist: The Wireless Facility
Unfettered communication technologies can offer more.
Services & Maintenance: Integrated Security
Some organizations can benefit from combining security functions with other building systems, since this often streamlines management and increases capabilities.
Security Trends: Keeping Watch
New technologies open the door to the future of security: ubiquitous and powerful surveillance.
Webinars
Webinar: Use Data To More Effectively Manage Your Facility’s Lifecycle
Attend this free webinar and learn how access to real-time facility condition data empowers you to make smarter decisions about ongoing maintenance, capital planning, and future projects.
The Next Big FM Challenge: Managing Labor Shortages, Recruitment And Retention
Attend this free webinar and learn how to tip the scales to balance recruitment, retention, and labor shortages, while retaining critical institutional knowledge.
Facility Management Year In Review: Lessons & Predictions From Industry Leaders
View this free video webinar and hear from a panel of facility management leaders who will share what they’ve learned from the past, and what they hope 2023 will bring.
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