Facility Maintenance Decisions
The only magazine for facility maintenance and engineering managers

Recent Articles

Feature - CMMS Unlocking a CMMS: Strategies and Tactics  For departments with no CMMS or an underperforming application, managers have opportunities to tap into the technology’s many potential benefits.

Feature - Lighting Jail Lighting Upgrade Pays Dividends for County Lighting upgrades in the Marion County, Florida jail have delivered benefits for staff, as well as the facilities department

Editorial - Editorial Facilities Management to Enter the Era of Smart DataWhile some organizations have been able to tap into the benefits of Big Data to enhance their departments’ performance and results, most have not for a variety of reasons.  

Feature - Management Insight Facilities Managers need to Commit to Preventative Maintenance Too many managers believe money motivates employees. It doesn’t. Money is a short-term stimulator.

Feature - Fire Safety Common Questions Regarding Fire Safety ITMWhat does NFPA 72 require of facility managers to test and maintain fire systems?

Feature - Pest Control Latest Developments in Traps, Tech and Pest ControlTraps and poison have evolved to include modern solutions such as fertility control, monitoring devices and IoT sensors for detection.

Cover Story - Hardscapes Tucson's Cool Oasis: Sustainable ENR2 CourtyardAn array of sustainable features help a University of Arizona building provide relief from heat and maintenance needs.

Feature - Career Path  How a Marine Corps Veteran Found Facilities SuccessBrian Cowperthwaite used his experience and skills learned in his time in the Marine Corps as a steppingstone into facilities management.

Feature - Predictive Maintenance Predictive Maintenance Technologies Enhance Facility EfficiencyUsing predictive technologies to supplement preventive maintenance can help managers building the case for emerging technologies, including AI.

Feature - Compliance How to Create Standard Operating ProceduresManagers need to establish robust processes to effectively address compliance for utilities, building codes and environmental regulations.