WEB EXCLUSIVE: Rethinking Off-The-Shelf Console Design

by AnneTFM
Monday, March 15, 2010 9:46 AM

For mission-critical facilities, the selection of command and control consoles is crucial.

FRIDAY FUNNY: No Train, No Gain

by HeidiTFM
Friday, March 12, 2010 11:05 AM

In facilities management, training and education are essential parts of the job. The same holds true to an even greater extent in military training (which can actually be humorous, as illustrated by these quotes from military training manuals)!

ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 Up For Review

by AnneTFM
Friday, March 12, 2010 10:51 AM

Public input to help shape the 2010 version of Standard 90.1 is being sought through 21 proposed addenda.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Proactive Maintenance for Low-Slope Roofs

by Heidi TFM
Thursday, March 10, 2010 at 11:31 AM

Many variables and issues can cause damage and lower the roof’s performance. Read this Web Exclusive from Jay Rintelmann, president of Hartford South for five common problems affecting low-slope commercial roofs

TFM Names David Lenart Facility Executive Of The Year

Story by Heidi Schwartz, TFM Editor
Published in the January 2010 issue of Today's Facility Manager magazine

David Lenart, director of facilities and materials management for Columbus Regional Hospital headed up an impressive recovery after a June 2008 flood. His proactive and clearheaded approach saved many things—including lives.

Rethinking Off-The-Shelf Console Design
No Train, No Gain
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 Up For Review
Maintaining Low-Slope Roofs
David Lenart: TFM's Facility Executive of the Year

Featured Facility Management News

FM Issue: Defusing Workplace Threats

Security expert Steve Layne admits that unpredictable events happen, but he explains there are ways to anticipate—and even minimize—these dangers.

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Services & Maintenance: Handling Hazardous Waste

While used for all types of materials, co-processing is one option for items that require special treatment.

Published On: 03/09/10 read more

Roofing Trends: Protective Planning

Installing auxiliary roofing functions, such as support for energy producing equipment, requires forethought.

Published On: 03/04/10 read more

Top TFM Columnists

The Facility Technologist: Head In The Clouds

Columnist Tom Condon investigates what cloud computing means to facility managers.

Published On: 03/15/10 read more

Tricks Of The Trade: Energy Costs For Gas Dryers

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge estimates energy costs for commercial grade laundry operations.

Published On: 03/08/10 read more

HVAC Factor: Moisture Management

Cooling and ventilation parameters are key to maintaining proper indoor air quality.

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TFM Webinars

Qualifying for the Federal Commercial Building Tax Deduction Program with Lighting

What's the fastest route to energy savings and reducing your building operating costs? Upgrade your lighting system! In this information-filled web-seminar, you'll learn you can get started tomorrow and start saving within months. Lighting industry experts will explain the options and opportunities to take advantage of the Commercial Building Tax Deduction, and show you ways to calculate your own savings. Payback on renovated lighting is often less than a year.

TFM Whitepapers and Podcasts

Reducing the Cost of Keeping Office Data Centers Cool - Portable Spot Air Conditioners as Permanent Cooling Solutions

As businesses increasingly rely on computers and telecom equipment to help run more and more aspects of their operations, they often find that the many pieces of IT equipment they have accumulated need to be housed in an office data center.

Download to the Whitepaper

Action Services Group: LED Lighting Retrofit

Lighting in commercial buildings account for over 70% of the overall lighting electricity used in the United States. Rising energy and maintenance costs are hurting profits of commercial and industrial facilities and their carbon emissions must be dramatically reduced to halt global warming issues.