Building Operating Management
Continuing the Energy Efficiency ConversationNew ideas are emerging about closing the communications gap between facility managers and the CFO.

Building Operating Management
Choosing the Right EMIS OptionAt each stage of the EMIS life-cycle, several factors can either help or hinder EMIS success.


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Facility Maintenance Decisions
Snow and Ice: Achieving the Desired ResultsPlanning for snow and ice management is tied to past actions. Managers who understand the in-house capacity to produce the work needed can achieve the desired LOS.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Protection: Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceAttention to frequency, staffing and scheduling can ensure successful management of fire and life safety systems

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2018 FM Salary Survey Closes Today

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Disneyland Cited Over Legionnaires’

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Campuses Recognized for Sustainability

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Drain Cleaning: Maintaining the Tools of the TradeManagers and technicians who understand the best ways to use and maintain drain cleaning equipment can ensure effective, long-term use

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Historic Preservation Success Story: Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin HouseA restoration of the historic building included a comprehensive preventive care and routine and capital maintenance program to ensure the building is preserved long-term.

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Energy Audit Could Save School District

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Bacterial Spread Higher With Hand Dryers: Study

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10 Best Practices To Preserve Historic LandmarksEach historical site is unique, but these strategies can help facility managers preserve historic buildings for years to come.

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Boilers: Effective Operator TrainingAudits, inspection and training are essential elements of energy-efficient and reliable system operation

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Legionnaires’ Threat Leads to ‘Extreme’ Measures

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How Much Deferred Maintenance Is Too Much?




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Plumbing Upgrades: Addressing Water-Use IssuesWater conservation, less maintenance and improved hygiene are all popular targets of system improvements

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Electrochromic Glass, Smart Controls Bring Windows Into the FutureIndividual control and smart controls based on sophisticated algorithms can control tinting on windows, keeping interior space glare-free, energy efficient, and comfortable.

Building Operating Management
Heated Piping, Snow Mats Offer Non-Chemical Options for Snow RemovalThough prices vary widely, experts suggest these options can help minimize damage to both the facility and the environment rock salt may cause.

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WaterSense about to Become Federal Law

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Machines To Handle Many Work Tasks by 2025

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EPA and the Water-Saving Benefits of Pool Covers




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Workplace Analytics: How To Mine Big Data To Add Organizational ValueFor corporate real estate and facility management professionals, workplace analytics help identify the best use for space for the organization to operate effectively.

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How To Do HVAC Commissioning in Healthcare FacilitiesFacility managers should always speak up during development of owner's project requirements regarding HVAC design, installation, commissioning, and operations. Especially operations.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: Selecting a Qualified and Reliable ContractorSuccessful recover or replacement projects depend on more than selecting the ‘right’ roofing system

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All the President’s Garbage

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Frosty Finding Could Affect HVAC Components

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What Mixed-Use Developers Can Learn from Theme Parks



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