Retired Columnist
Tricks Of The Trade: Putting A Sock In It!
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge reviews the pitfalls of D-I-Y dryer filtration techniques.
Tricks Of The Trade: Property Manager Or Facility Manager
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge walks professionals through the distinctions that define these two very different management functions.
Tricks Of The Trade: Who Is Responsible For Code Violations?
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge unravels the riddle of code violation accountability.
Tricks Of The Trade: Facilities And Design
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge explains the importance of the facilities management team and its role in the design process.
Tricks Of The Trade: Continuing Education
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge offers advice to those with healthcare/design experience who are interested in facilities management.
Tricks Of The Trade: Winning Welcome Letters
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge offers advice on tenant welcome packages.
Tricks Of The Trade: Beating Bed Bugs
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps one facility manager get up to speed on this topical problem that has been in the news lately.
Tricks Of The Trade: Outsourcing In India
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge discusses leaders in the FM industry
Tricks Of The Trade: Lighting As Part Of O&M Budgets
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge gives the breakdown on lighting costs.
Tricks Of The Trade: Evaluating Labor Costs
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge looks at estimates for custodial labor costs.
Tricks Of The Trade: Economic Issues
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge examines how economic issues are having an impact in today's climate.
Tricks Of The Trade: Disease Free Elms
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge puts on his horticultural hat.
Tricks Of The Trade: Color Temperature Recommendations
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge takes a look at light temperatures.
Tricks Of The Trade: Energy Costs For Gas Dryers
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge estimates energy costs for commercial grade laundry operations.
Tricks Of The Trade: Asset Tracking Recommendations
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge suggests some software for tracking certain facility assets.
Tricks Of The Trade: The War Of The Thermostats
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps one building occupant get to the bottom of some temperature problems.
FM Frequency: Reducing Expenses In 2010? Thanks Uncle Sam!
Sarcasm is hip deep this month as FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane vents his budget cutting spleen.
From Where I Sit: The Trouble With Forecasting
Some workplace issues generate a lot of heat yet are merely trendy; while true driving forces get little notice.
Tricks Of The Trade: Stretched Resources
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge attempts to level the playing field.
Tricks Of The Trade: Facilities Vs. Real Estate
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge breaks down the differences between these key operational departments.