Polls
Security Camera TechnologyVideo surveillance is evolving. The new trend is for security cameras to use digital Internet Protocol (IP) technology. What kind of security cameras do you prefer for new installations?
Do You Have A Green Roof?Green roofs, also known as garden roofs, are gradually gaining acceptance in the marketplace. What factors motivated you to install a green roof?
Global Warming: Fact or Fiction?As the story in this month's issue of Building Operating Management explains, as president, both John McCain and Barack Obama are likely to push for a bill to cap the emissions of greenhouse gases, which are viewed as a major contributor to global warming by scientists. What is your view on global warming?
What Version of LEED?As the story in this issue of Building Operating Management explains, the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program will undergo a major revision next year. What version, if any, of LEED do you plan to pursue in the next year?
Water ConservationAs the story in this issue of
Building Operating Management explains, water is considered an increasingly precious resource. How important is water efficiency to your organization?
Renewable PowerPower purchasing agreements (also known as PPAs) enable facility executives to buy renewable power without having to worry about the initial high capital costs that would come with owning a solar array. Do you use renewable energy in any of your facilities?
Do You Monitor Energy Use?As the article in this month's Building Operating Management explains, not all green buildings hit their energy targets — some use more energy than they should. Do you have a plan in place to monitor energy use of your green buildings on an ongoing basis?
Are Your Lighting Upgrades Saving Money?As the lighting article in this month's Building Operating Management explains, facility executives need to understand that the quality of savings projections for lighting upgrades can vary. Generally, have the savings from your lighting upgrades met expectations?
Security AuditsOf the buildings you manage, what percentage have had a security audit conducted in the last three years?
Green Cleaning?As the story in this month's issue of
Building Operating Management explains, green cleaning programs have the potential to improve indoor environmental quality and save money. Does your organization use a green cleaning program?
Water in the Data Center?For data centers facing extreme cooling problems, water cooling is an option. As the story in this month's Building Operating Management explains, however, water cooling setups can be a challenge to implement and operate. Do you use water cooling in your data center?
Face of the FutureAs the cover story in January's issue of Building Operating Management explains, as Baby Boomers migrate out of the industry in the next few years, a new generation of leaders will play increasingly prominent roles in facility management. How old are you?
IEQ Priorities Achieving good indoor environmental quality often means taking a variety of factors into account. Do certain factors get priority when it comes to IEQ?
Has BIM Arrived? Building information modeling (BIM) is slowly gaining momentum not only for design and construction, but also facility management and operations. Have you used BIM in any capacity?
Which Version of LEED?As this month’s story about the U.S. Green Building Council explains, there are multiple ways for a building to earn LEED certification.What version of LEED do you plan to use in the next year?
Can Green Buildings Increase Profit?As the August cover story in
Building Operating Management shows, some developers are starting to build green. Do you think green buildings can ultimately be more profitable for developers?
Commercial Real Estate and Energy EfficiencyCommercial real estate organizations have long been resistant to energy efficiency initiatives. Nevertheless, as this month’s cover story in Building Operating Management shows, some organizations are making energy efficiency a priority. What steps does your organization generally follow regarding energy efficiency?
Summer HVAC ProblemsAs the weather has warmed over the last few months, have you encountered unplanned HVAC problems?
Measuring Security ResponseWhile police have not placed any blame, some observers have singled out authorities at Virginia Tech for the two-hour delay that occurred before the campus was notified that there was a shooting. The second shooting occurred shortly thereafter. If such an event took place in your facilities, how much time would you expect it to take to gather enough information to alert building occupants?
The Importance of CommissioningAs facility systems become more complicated, it's becoming more critical to perform commissioning in new buildings and periodically recommission equipment in existing buildings. How important is commissioning to your organization?
IT and Facilities Experts say that increasing demands of technology require more cooperation between IT and Facilities — two organizations home to very different cultures. What is your view of your organization's IT department?
Handling Abandoned CableAbandoned cable has the potential to be a major hazard during a fire, yet many facilities don't have policies in place to remove abandoned cable. Do you have a consistent policy requiring the removal of cable abandoned in ceiling plenums?
Are You Prepared?While the likelihood of a chemical, biological or radiological attack is difficult to predict, the damage could be extensive. How well prepared are your facilities against the threat of a chemical, biological or radiological attack?
Fire SafetyPerformance-based designs allow facility executives to meet fire codes by tailoring fire safety systems to their individual facilities. Have you used a performance-based design in your facility?
Bracing For Bird FluEven though there’s no consensus in the scientific community about the actual likelihood of a pandemic based on bird flu, most experts recommend that organizations have a plan in place if it does occur. How prepared is your organization?
