In-Depth Articles

These feature stories include coverage of the issues faced by facility managers, case studies from the facility manager’s perspective, and special reports.



Load Bank

FM Issue: Testing Emergency Generators

A panel of experts discusses the role of load banks in assessing system readiness.
Bollards for Security

Exterior Security Trends: The Long View

Protecting people and property requires a risk assessment and relevant strategies.
Grand Valley Exterior

Higher Education Case Study: All About Business

In pursuing LEED certification, Grand Valley State University keeps operational goals at the forefront.
Carpet

Services & Maintenance: New Life For Old Carpet

Considering recycling options for this facility asset should begin during its purchase.
Building Automation

FM Issue: Building Automation Analytics

This technologically based concept allows facility professionals to harness building data to reach goals and elevate department status.
Remanufactured Furniture

Remanufactured Furniture Trends

Old can be as good as new, especially when pursuing sustainable certifications.
Zappos low tables

Corporate Headquarters Case Study: Creative Connections

The Zappos.com Las Vegas headquarters is designed to spark productivity inside and out.
Cathedral Ceiling

Services & Maintenance: Problem Ceilings

Common issues to address involve aesthetics and acoustics.
Emergency Communications

FM Issue: Message Received?

To optimize emergency communications, analyzing risks is only the beginning.
Hilton Los Angeles

Hotel Case Study: Welcome Upgrades

To make energy improvements, a California hotel tapped into PACE financing.
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Furniture Trends: Setting The Stage

Creating a workplace fit for today and the future requires insight from facility managers.
American University Green Roof

Services & Maintenance: Greener Groundskeeping

Greener Groundskeeping: The SITES rating system aims to generate the sustainability and resiliency of landscapes.
OPEX

Manufacturing Case Study: Optimized Production

Since 2012, a manufacturing facility in New Jersey has optimized production by operating on solar energy.

FM Issue: Cybersecurity Evolution

As facilities systems increasingly intersect with IT infrastructure, protection is paramount.

Lighting Trends: Lighting Controls Update

Revisions to codes and standards impact lighting control systems, while continued developments in LED lighting serve facility management needs.

Services & Maintenance: Energy Improvement Plans

Maximize benefits by integrating conservation measures into long-term capital budgets.
Dunklin School

K-12 Case Study: Education Renovation

New facility systems and equipment improve the learning environment in a St. Louis, MO suburb.

FM Issue: Safer And Stronger

As part of a campus-wide risk management initiative, the University of Iowa focuses on fire systems.
Server room

Data Center Trends: Monitoring Data Centers

Paramount to their operation is keeping tabs on power supply.

Services & Maintenance: Composting Programs

Processing organic waste for a second purpose can significantly reduce what goes to landfill.
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

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Optimizing operations, Hybrid Office

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In this free video webinar, learn how optimizing operations in an office building has taken on newfound significance in the era of hybrid work.

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