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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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The Role of Facilities Managers in Active Shooter Scenarios


Facility Maintenance Decisions
Unlocking a CMMS: Strategies and Tactics  

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Overcoming Biases for Facilities Success 

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding the Role of Technicians in Facilities Management Success 

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Veterans Have the Necessary Skills to be Facility Managers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Meet the 2024 FMD Editorial Advisory Board

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manager's Career Built on Responding to Change

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Unseen Challenges Grounds Managers Face

Building Operating Management
5 Steps for Improving Workplace Morale

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Facility Champions Discuss Different Management Styles

Building Operating Management
The Importance of Exit Interviews

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Community Colleges May be Hot Spots for New Hires

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Blocks of Facilities Management

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3 Trends Facing Facility Managers 

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Shawn Black's Unlikely Journey to Facility Management Leadership

Building Operating Management
The First 100 Days as a Facility Manager: What You Need to Know

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Evolving from Sustainability to Resiliency

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Facility Managers Share Their Most Shocking Discoveries

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2023 Facility Champion: Justine Manaid's Leadership Abilities Shine During Pandemic

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What it Takes to Be a Leader in Facilities Management

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2023 Facility Champion: Mark Edwards Displays Strong Leadership for Marriott Properties

Building Operating Management
Continuing Education Works as a Retention Technique

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2023 Facility Champion: Anthony Costello Stresses Efficiency in Airport Operations

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Facility Management Trends: Insights from Facility Influencer

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2023 Facility Champion: Richard Mason's Experience Guides Facility into New Era

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manager Rises Through Facilities Ranks

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2023 Facility Champion: Leo Bobadilla Takes Team-Oriented Approach to Success

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2023 Facility Champion: JT Troesch Values Training and Retaining Employees

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Team Success Secrets: Communication and Motivation Strategies

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2023 Facility Champion: Kristian Byk Emphasizes Safety, Communication at School

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2023 Facility Champion: Steve Smith Helps Lead Hospital into the Future

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Finding the Right Recipe for Facilities Management

Building Operating Management
Who is Responsible for Workplace Safety?

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Facility Champion Award Recognizes Diverse Group of Facility Personnel

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Building Operating Management Launches Facility Influencer Program

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Career Management in Facilities Maintenance

Building Operating Management
What a Four-Day Workweek Means for Facility Managers

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Theater Facility Mangers Help Create Magic on Stage

Facility Maintenance Decisions
An Architect’s Journey to Facilities Management

News & Views
What to Expect at NFMT Remix 2023

Building Operating Management
From Teaching to Facilities Management: How Machion Jackson Found Her Calling

Facility Maintenance Decisions
IAQ, Labor Shortage Challenges Public Perception on School Facilities Managers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Vital Role of Facilities Managers in K-12 School Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Successfully Rent Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Road from Silicon Valley to Managing Facilities

Building Operating Management
Applying the Five Love Languages to Commercial Real Estate

Building Operating Management
10 Must-Read Books for Facility Managers

News & Views
How Can Facility Managers Prepare for Emergency Situations?

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Using A Cat for Pest Control: What Can Go Wrong?

Building Operating Management
FM Builds Spring Training Facility, Maintenance Team

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Pooping Dogs, Sticky Doors, and Women with Urinal Problems: Complaints from Government Facilities 

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Low-Hanging 'Nuts': Crazy Complaints from Office Tenants

Building Operating Management
Lev Schuchalter Sets Career Path Focusing on Government Facilities

Building Operating Management
James Storfer Embraces Facilities Management

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Challenges to Maintaining the Bellagio Fountains

Building Operating Management
Why Should Facility Managers Care About Health and Wellness?

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Women in FM Avoid Negative Work Stereotypes

Building Operating Management
Education Facilities Managers Adapt to Keep Schools Safe Post-Pandemic

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Supporting Maintenance Beyond Work Orders

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Defining Success in Facilities Management 

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2022 Facility Champion: Justin Tankersley Finds Thriving Facilities Career After Military

Building Operating Management
Facilities Professionals Deserve Recognition

Facility Maintenance Decisions
ROI: Making the Case for Investments in Maintenance

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2022 Facility Champion: Dwayne Ellison Thrives as School District Size Grows

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2022 Facility Champion: Mindy Stevens Sets Sustainability Standard High at Mississippi Community College

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2022 Facility Champion: Brandon McCullough Knows How to Build an FM Staff from Scratch

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2022 Facility Champion: Kristin Podwojski Takes Unique Path into FM Profession

Building Operating Management
Staff, Students Rely on Facilities Managers for Building Safety

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2022 Facility Champion: Doug Pearson Fills Many Roles at Kent State

Building Operating Management
Collaboration Among Managers Keeps Students, Staff Safer

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2022 Facility Champion: Nico Viola Keeps Cleveland Gardens Running Efficiently

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Putting the ‘MacGyver’ in Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Manager’s Role in Building Employee Engagement

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2022 Facility Champion: Ethan Fitterman Found a Facilities Career Early On

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Trade Press Honors 8 With First Facility Champion Award

Building Operating Management
How Succession Planning Can Help Combat the Great Retirement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Motivation and Delegation: Keys to Successful Management

Building Operating Management
Joe Kloeker is the Ultimate Team Player

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A Career in Facilities Management Requires Empathy

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How Facilities Managers Have Changed Over the Years

Building Operating Management
New Tools Help Simplify The Energy Modeling Process

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U.S. on Pace to Shatter Billion-Dollar Disasters Record

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University of Miami FM Helps Save Falling Cat During Football Game

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Should Organizations Require Vaccines for Office Workers?

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Los Angeles County Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate

Building Operating Management
How to Prepare for Summer Storm Season

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Improve Diversity in Facility Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Are You a Manager or a Leader?

Building Operating Management
How to Overcome "This Is How We've Always Done It"

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Specification Strategies for Utility Vehicles

Building Operating Management
What Does Portfolio Manager Data Say About the Rise of Renewables?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Pandemics, Healthy Buildings, and the Role of Maintenance

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We've Launched fnPrime to Be Your Best Source of FM Info

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fnPrime Gives FMs New Option for In-Depth Facilities Information

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Staffing Shortages May Hinder Data Center Success

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Rebranding Facilities Management Could Help Attract Young Talent

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Use an Inclusive Approach to Build the Facilities Management Team

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Enhancements to Portfolio Manager Focused on Metrics

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Energy Star Enhancements for 2019

News & Views
Study Shows Women More Productive in Warmer Offices

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7 Steps for Successful Creative Engagement

Building Operating Management
How to Plan for Long-Term Energy Efficiency

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How to Know When It's Time to Go Premium with Paint

Building Operating Management
4 Steps to Choosing a High Quality Paint

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Facilities Managers Should Weigh the Cost of Savings

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Managing People, Managing Conflicts: Key FM Skills

Building Operating Management
Communication, Management Skills Are Invaluable for FMs

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Technology Aids Emergency Preparedness Plans

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Building Operating Management Highlights FM Education Opportunities

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Survey Says? Good Staffing, Capital Budget News for FMs

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FM Staff: Desperate Times May Call For Desperate Measures

News & Views
15 Coolest Office Spaces

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Elements of a Healthy Facilities Management Department

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How To Diagnose Facilities Management Staffing Issues

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Proactive Steps to Respond To New Energy Star Metrics

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Upgrade with a Healthcare Twist

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Energy Star Scores Have Changed: How FMs Are Responding

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Data Silos Are No. 1 Facility Technology Challenge: Study

Building Operating Management
How To Talk About Energy Efficiency in Financial Terms

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San Francisco To Ban Workplace Cafeterias?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technician Training For a New Era

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers: Students of Technology

Building Operating Management
Are You At Risk For Losing Your Energy Star Certification?

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Finding Skilled Facility Management Professionals

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How Facility Managers Can Best Manage Stress

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Stress Can Strain Relationships, Health

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Stress Management Strategies for Facility Managers

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How To Do Roof Evaluations For Long-Term Roof Success

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ProFM: New Credential Gets Facility Managers Ready For The Future

Building Operating Management
How To Hold Steady in a Fast-Paced FM World

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FM Leaders Launch New Credential To Provide Global Standard of Knowledge, Competence

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How To Get The Most Use Out of Energy Data

Building Operating Management
Will Programs Like Energy Star, Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives Be Cut?

Building Operating Management
States and Local Jurisdictions Will Continue To Lead on Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Excelling at Managing Data Leads to FMXcellence Honors for Two FMs

Building Operating Management
Veteran Facility Manager Shares Insight On a Changing Industry

Building Operating Management
Form, Function, and a Fresh Look: Check Out Our Design Refresh

Building Operating Management
How Energy Benchmarking Leads To Real Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
Pros and Cons of Using EUI In Energy Benchmarking

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Energy Benchmarking: Avoid Costly Fines For Failing To Comply

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Experience Helps FMs Get Ahead of The Curve

Building Operating Management
SIDEBAR: Survey Says Facility Staff in Charge of Data Centers Earn Higher Salaries

News & Views
Getting the Word Out about Careers in FM

Building Operating Management
What You Need To Know About Energy Benchmarking and Disclosure Ordinances

Building Operating Management
Benchmarking: Opportunities for Finding Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
SIDEBAR: Benchmarking Ordinance Results

Building Operating Management
SIDEBAR (Exclusive online only): Benchmarking Tips and Resources

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Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey: 2015

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: More Than 10 MW

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: 2 To 10 MW

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: Less Than 2 MW

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: N After Any Failure

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: N+1 And Concurrently Maintainable

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: N+1

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: No Redundancy (N)

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Water Efficiency Is New Focus in High Performance

Building Operating Management
Degree of Recognition of Energy Star and Portfolio Manager

Building Operating Management
Status of Update to CBECS Database

Building Operating Management
Benchmarking Improves Energy Performance

Building Operating Management
Correcting Misperceptions About Energy Star

Building Operating Management
Vancouver Facility Boosts Water Efficiency with Onsite Wastewater Treatment, Re-use

Building Operating Management
Wastewater Reclamation Gains Ground in Water Efficiency Arena

Building Operating Management
To Boost Water Efficiency, Learn Existing System, Consider Alternative Sources

News & Views
Don't Underestimate the Importance of Benchmarking

Building Operating Management
Design Collaboration Can Make School a Great Teaching Tool

Building Operating Management
More Ways Facility Managers Can Excel as Educators

Building Operating Management
How School Buildings Can Become Hands-On Teaching Tools

Building Operating Management
Ebola-Readiness Advice For Facility Managers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Better Maintenance Organization Improves Efficiency, Effectiveness

Building Operating Management
How Energy Benchmarking Ordinances Can Help Facility Managers Save Money

Building Operating Management
Understanding Energy Benchmarking Ordinances

Building Operating Management
Strategies To Reduce Operating Costs Using Energy Benchmarks

Building Operating Management
Energy Benchmarking Is First Step To Savings For Chicago High Rise

Building Operating Management
Data Helps Sell Energy Efficiency Efforts In Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
Understand Where Energy Is Used To Maximize Benefits Of Healthcare Efficiency Efforts

Building Operating Management
Misconceptions About Energy Star Can Prevent Facility Managers From Seeing Its Benefits

Building Operating Management
Time Commitment For Energy Star Portfolio Manager Is Work That Should Already Be Done

Building Operating Management
Improving Building's Energy Performance Brings Additional Benefits As Well

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Savings and Efficiency from Using HDS to Plan Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HDS Scanning Improves Efficiency at Utah Power Plant

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Design, Engineering Firms Turn to HDS Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HDS Scanning Eliminates Need to Interrupt Facility Operations

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How Facility Managers Can Use Facebook and Other Social Media

Building Operating Management
Misconceptions About Energy Star

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A Look At Chicago's Proposed Energy Disclosure Ordinance

Building Operating Management
As Energy-Use Benchmarking Increases, Energy Star Upgrades Portfolio Manager

Building Operating Management
Updated Portfolio Manager Will Make It Easier To Input, Report, Share Energy Data

Building Operating Management
Upgraded Energy Star Portfolio Manager Features Building Design As Part Of Target Finder

Building Operating Management
Cities Turn To Energy Star Portfolio Manager As Part Of Mandatory Energy Use Benchmarking Push

Building Operating Management
Cities Use Mandatory Energy Use Benchmarking To Promote Energy Efficiency, Design Rebates and Incentives

Building Operating Management
Seattle's Energy Benchmarking Law Is Part Of Push To Reduce Energy Use

Building Operating Management
New York's Local Law 84 Requires Large Commercial Buildings To Report Energy Use

Building Operating Management
ADA As A "Design For All" Concept

Building Operating Management
Energy Star Portfolio Manager Helps K-12 Facility Managers Avoid Millions in Energy Costs

Building Operating Management
Portfolio Manager Helps Schools Set Baseline for Energy, Water Use

Building Operating Management
Energy Efficiency in K-12 Buildings Doesn't Require Full Time Employee

Building Operating Management
Communicating Early Success With Energy Star Can Help Get Energy Efficiency Efforts Off Ground in K-12 Buildings

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Are Among The Passionate, Progressive Executives Setting The Sustainability Agenda

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Executives Need Knowledge of Workings and Priorities of Organization

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Sustainability Executives Have To Market Green Success Stories

Building Operating Management
Most Sustainability Departments Have Wide-Ranging Responsibilities, Small Staff

Building Operating Management
Energy Star Portfolio Manager Helps Reduce Energy Expenditures

Building Operating Management
How The New York City Department Of Education Uses Portfolio Manager

Building Operating Management
Energy Star, Portfolio Manager Can Help Make Capital Investment Decisions

Building Operating Management
Twenty Years Of Energy Star

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Markling Hopes To Open Doors As BOMA Chairman

Building Operating Management
Roofing Resources For Facility Managers

Facility Focus
LEED Resources for Facility Managers from Green Building Certification Institute

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What is the Better Buildings Challenge?

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Clout Can Give Facility Managers A Stronger Voice and More Security

Building Operating Management
Using Energy Star's Portfolio Manager: Tips from Facility Managers

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How to Get Started With Energy Star's Portfolio Manager

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Portfolio Manager: How to Avoid Mistakes with Energy Star Online Benchmarking Tool

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What the Future Holds For Energy Star's Portfolio Manager

Building Operating Management
Overlooked Opportunities Provide Big Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Say More Than Cost Cutting Needed During Downturn

Building Operating Management
Survey: Outsourcing an Option for Facility Managers During Recession

Building Operating Management
Survey: Facility Managers Had to Take Hard Look at Spending

Building Operating Management
Communication Essential to Managing Facilities During Downturn

Building Operating Management
Rob Pearlman's Facility Management Team at International Finance Corp. Relies on Data

Building Operating Management
Increasing Density Helps Manage Space

Building Operating Management
How IFC Tracks Energy Usage and Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Common Sense Strategies for Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Commissioning Systems, Evaluating Loads for Energy Savings

Facility Focus
Tips of the Trade - Gaining Clout With Communication

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Strategies for Determining an Energy Baseline

Facility Focus
How To Be an FM Leader

Building Operating Management
Exterior Wood Elements Of A Building Can Be Better Maintained With Regular Painting

Building Operating Management
Outsourcing May Not Equal Partnership for Facility Managers, Service Providers

Building Operating Management
Fair, Flexible Contract Can Foster Cooperative Relationship

Building Operating Management
Facility Departments Honored for Accomplishments

Building Operating Management
NYC's Greener, Greater Buildings Plan

Building Operating Management
NYC Requires Energy Star Portfolio Manager in Benchmarking Legislation

5 Minutes With
Benchmarking Energy Use with Mike Zanghi

Building Operating Management
California AB 1103 Requires Energy Benchmarking Data Released During Sales

Building Operating Management
Washington D. C.'s Clean and Affordable Energy Act of 2008 Explained

Building Operating Management
Landlords: Keep Tenants Without Putting Long-Term Building Sale And Refinancing At Risk

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hospital Benchmarks Energy Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Benchmarking is First Step Toward Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Refrigerant Management: Standardize Processes and Procedures

Building Operating Management
Savvy real estate services firms use Web to create efficiencies

Building Operating Management
A Collegial Approach

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Selling Maintenance