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Building Operating Management
FM Insights: 4 Steps for Improving Facilities Efficiency Facilities Influencer Charles Thomas debuts his series of video columns on facility management.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Balancing Water Savings with Real-World Performance Manufacturers discuss the way modern restroom fixtures reduce water use while maintaining reliability, compatibility with existing systems and long-term efficiency.

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Modular Seating Riser Takes Center Stage at Minneapolis Theater Case study: The modular system is highly adaptable to match the look and feel of the space, giving the venue the flexibility to configure different seating arrangements.

Building Operating Management
Access Control Strategies Every Facility Manager Needs As security threats evolve, facility managers are being asked to step up in ways that they have never before.


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DMF Lighting: H Series

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Hydrolevel: HydroZone

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Propane Power Generation: Reliable Equipment Options for a Less Reliable Grid



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New Reentry Program Targets the Facilities Workforce Shortage PHCC Indiana Chapter initiative equips prison inmates with HVAC and plumbing basics to meet demand for skilled facilities workers.


Facility Maintenance Decisions
Portable Cooling: Why Nameplate BTUs Fall Short in the Field Real-world performance hinges on load calculations, airflow design, and installation conditions—not just rated capacity.

Building Operating Management
‘Elevate’ Your Leadership Skills Conference for facility executives set for August 27-28 in Nashville.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Rethinking Roofing: Why Service Life Matters More Than First Cost Focusing on upfront cost can lead to short-lived roof systems. A more strategic approach prioritizes durability, material performance and installation quality to maximize long-term value.


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Allseating: Dart InStock

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AHF Products: Crossville Cleve



Building Operating Management
Designing for Whole-Person Health at Vera's East Point Clinic Transforming a former restaurant into a modern medical clinic, the space replaces the traditional clinical feel with warmth and comfort.


Facility Maintenance Decisions
Avoiding Portable Cooling Failures: A Technical Guide for Facilities From accurate sizing and electrical planning to airflow design and ongoing maintenance, performance depends less on the unit itself and more on how well the system is engineered and supported in real-world conditions.

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Potawatomi Casino Catches Fire The fire was centralized to a rooftop HVAC system.

Building Operating Management
Deductions through Bonus Depreciation and TPR – Maximize and Plan When it comes to repair and maintenance costs, the key is to understand how the expense should be treated for tax purposes.


PRODUCTS
Cerno: Revelite CL-6

PRODUCTS
Tekmar: Wireless Mesh Sensors for Boiler Control Systems



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From Facility Manager to Strategic Partner: Demonstrating FM's Value to the C-Suite Facility managers need to reframe maintenance, staffing and capital needs as risk-based, mission-critical decisions to secure stronger leadership support and funding.



Facility Maintenance Decisions
How Grounds Managers Turn Technology into Results As new tools enter the field, grounds teams are rethinking staffing, workflows and decision-making—using technology not to replace labor, but to maximize productivity and deliver higher-performing landscapes.


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Federal Government Falls Short in Return to Office Goals New data from the GSA shows that federally owned and leased buildings are operating below the occupancy requirement.

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