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Building Operating Management
Building Security Design: How Early Integration Cuts Costs and Improves Access Integrating security, access control and door hardware early in the design process helps building owners reduce retrofit costs, streamline operations and create safer, more welcoming facilities.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Are Your Sprinkler Systems Ready When It Counts? When a fire breaks out in any institutional or commercial building, a properly maintained sprinkler system can make all the difference.

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Determining Average Cleaning Price Per Square Foot Help provide data points for industry market study.

Building Operating Management
Facility Condition Assessments Help Building Owners Plan Ahead A facility condition assessment gives owners a clear, data-driven view of building health, helping them prioritize capital needs, prevent failures and communicate investment decisions with leadership.


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Brass Knuckle: SmartCut Sleeve

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AMP Lighting: Smart RGBCW LED Well Light

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How Reflective PVC (Vinyl) Roofing Can Help Manage Building Heat and Cooling Demand



Facility Maintenance Decisions
Handling Winter’s Worst: How the University of Maine System Tackles Snow and Ice The University of Maine System’s successful snow and ice management program hinges on preparation, trained staff, clear priorities and contingency plans.


Facility Maintenance Decisions
A Look at NFMT West's Peer-Led Education Sessions Many of the education sessions are led by boots-on-the ground facility managers who experience the highs and lows of their occupation every day.

Building Operating Management
Claude Harding Keeps Art, People and Building in Harmony At the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Claude Harding combines building knowledge, communication and teamwork to protect the facility and the art inside it.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specifying Door Hardware for Historic Buildings Historic preservation, aesthetics, climate and performance all play a role when selecting exterior door hardware for renovation and adaptive reuse projects.


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Greenheck: Model CUE

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Cementex: Double-Insulated Pry Bars



Building Operating Management
Building Resilience from the Outside In High-performance building principles can reduce energy use, improve occupant comfort and strengthen building resilience.


Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drones Make Building Maintenance Safer, Faster and Cheaper Drones can reduce fall risks, equipment costs and maintenance time, but facility managers must navigate FAA, NDAA and local regulations before deploying them.

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Trauma-Informed Design Transforms Boston Homeless Shelter Case study: A comprehensive renovation of St. Francis House makes use of trauma-informed design, infrastructure upgrades and operational improvements.

Building Operating Management
When AI Makes the Hiring Decision AI can streamline recruiting, but a closely watched lawsuit warns that employers are still responsible for fair hiring.


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Rytec: System 4+

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Tarkett: Pearla



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Rock, Performance, Scissors: Drawing on Performance Values in Facilities Management Without a culture built on values and leadership consistency, performance simply won’t hold.



Facility Maintenance Decisions
Inspecting and Repairing Hurricane-Damaged Roofs Quick roof inspections, temporary protection and proactive maintenance can limit storm damage and strengthen long-term building resilience.


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Technology Drives Skilled Labor Opportunities Skilled trade workers are seeing the benefits of emerging technologies, but that isn’t stopping the investment in professional development.

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