Tricks Of The Trade: Career Advice In A Difficult Employment Climate
When the opportunity to transition from maintenance to management presents itself, what steps should a person take to be best prepared?
Tricks Of The Trade: Global Trends In Integrated Facilities Management
IFM is a very respected process; its practices and techniques should be learned fully. There is no short cut, and in most cases, an fm is simply passing through in the life of an organization; the person’s legacy is what is left behind for the next generation of career fm. So why isn't it widely practiced around the world?
Tricks Of The Trade: Vibration Analysis
Are there any existing studies that examine the issue of vibration analysis? I'm thinking about adopting a program and would appreciate input.
Tricks Of The Trade: Pond Marshes
How do facility management professionals address specific landscaping issues that deal with ponds and marshes?
Tricks Of The Trade: Data Management
Ideally, I would like to create a central deposit center to manage these systems with easy access. Do you know of a resource that would work with our many different operating systems (building and equipment) and compile this information in a central point for viewing and alarm conditions?
Tricks Of The Trade: Battery Operated Faucets
When making a decision regarding faucet selection for his facility, one manager struggles with battery life and maintenance questions. New "Tricks" Columnist Kevin Folsom helps out.
Tricks Of The Trade: Tech Headcount
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge reveals the best methods of headcount calculation. Former Tricks Columnist Elledge, facility/office services manager for Dallas, TX-based Summit Alliance Companies, is the recipient of the Distinguished Author Award from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), is an IFMA Fellow, and is a member of TFM’s Editorial Advisory Board.
Tricks Of The Trade: Maintenance Timetables
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge looks at labor hours per square foot. Former Tricks Columnist Elledge, facility/office services manager for Dallas, TX-based Summit Alliance Companies, is the recipient of the Distinguished Author Award from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), is an IFMA Fellow, and is a member of TFM’s Editorial Advisory Board.
Tricks Of The Trade: Hospital Staffing Support
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge helps answer questions about staffing requirements for a VA hospital.
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.
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.
Tricks Of The Trade: Data Rich BIM
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge explores the BIM revolution.
Tricks Of The Trade: Staffing Demands
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge answers questions about staffing demands.