Tag: TFM-April-2012
Professional Development: Is It Time For The Wrecking Ball?
How can facility managers decide the fate of aging buildings?
FM Issue: Lighting Boost
With technology improvements, there is continued opportunity for facility managers to upgrade their systems to reduce energy consumption and costs. Renovating this system could provide a fast track to savings.
Services & Maintenance: Getting The Message Across
Developing effective facility warning and notification strategies in the post-9/11 era.
The HVAC Factor: Reducing Water Consumption
Changes to cooling tower operation and maintenance are one way to conserve this resource.
Green Design Trends: Raising The Bar
The International Green Construction Code (IgCC) will be setting new standards for building energy efficiency.
Retail Case Study: Purchase Power
In Dedham, MA, energy improvement keep a Stop & Shop supermarket up to date with a company wide store prototype. And the (energy) savings don't stop!
FM Frequency: Machines Don’t Clean Buildings…People Do: Part 1
In part one of this series, Carpenter explains how providing janitorial services to facilities can be a truly thankless task, but it doesn't have to be.
April 2012 Issue (Volume 25, Number 4)
According to experts from the ICC, the IgCC is expected to increase sustainability, cost savings, and job growth while providing direction for safe and sustainable building design and construction.