life cycle

Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

Building Operating Management
How to Reduce Embodied Carbon in Facilities


Building Operating Management
TRUE Zero Waste Certification: Re-thinking Resource Life Cycle

News & Views
Giving Electrical Equipment a Long, Healthy Life

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Keeping Track of Power Tools a Challenge for Maintenance Departments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managing Technicians and Their Tool Needs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manual Tracking System Helps Manage Power Tool Distribution

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Determining When to Repair or Replace Power Tools

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC and Energy Efficiency: Strategies and Tactics

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Demand-Response Programs Help Lower HVAC System Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
BAS, VAV Boxes Help Control Long-Term HVAC Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Developing Financial Skills Can Pay Dividends for Managers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Budget Building Advice for Maintenance and Engineering Managers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Helps Managers Make Budget Decisions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Flooring: Focusing on Post-Installation Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Flooring: Maintenance Matters Post-Installation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Day-to-Day Flooring Maintenance Duties to Consider

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utililty Vehicles: Repair or Replace Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Age, Mileage Factor into Utility Vehicle's Condition

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Factors to Consider When Purchasing New Vehicle

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preparing a Plan for Painting Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Focus on Life-Cycle Costs for Painting Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Developing a Plan for Paints and Coating Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Management Insight Column: Harnessing the Power of Data

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Management Insight Column: Analyzing Facilities' Energy Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Management Insight Column: Rethinking Management Priorities

Building Operating Management
Defining Environmental Product Declaration

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New Technologies Require Life-Cycle-Cost Analysis

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Three Ways to Evaluate Life-Cycle Costs

Building Operating Management
Considering Life Cycle Costs Can Pay Off in Restroom Renovations

Building Operating Management
Lighting Options Can Cut Restroom Electricity Usage

Building Operating Management
Design Can Help Cut Cleaning Costs

Building Operating Management
Look at Carpet's Full Life Cycle

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Web-Based, Mobile CMMS: Explore Initial and Long-Term Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LEDs: Cost Inhibits Widespread Specification

Building Operating Management
Assessing Door and Door Hardware Costs

Building Operating Management
Factors in Determining Door Life-cycle Costs

Facility Focus
Getting Good Carpet Specifications

Facility Focus
Strengthening the Link Between FM and IT

Facility Focus
Effective Service Procurement

Facility Focus
Maintenance Management ROI

Building Operating Management
Leaving Maintenance Out of Life Cycle Costs Can Make Window Replacement More Difficult

News & Views
Consider the Environmental Life Cycle of Green Products

News & Views
Understanding the Importance of Water Treatment

News & Views
Make Sure New HVAC Systems Are Designed for Maintainability 

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Renovations: Employ Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

News & Views
Environmental Life Cycles of Green Products

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CSI’s New UniFormat Version Open for Public Comment

Building Operating Management
Multitasking

Building Operating Management
The Real Cost of Interiors

Building Operating Management
Paints

Building Operating Management
Flooring

Building Operating Management
Thinking Like a CFO: Mastering a Fundamental Tool

Building Operating Management
Restroom Costs: Now or Later