Tag: TFM-July-2011
Retail Case Study: Marketable Investment
With a facility wide remodel, a Connecticut shopping mall ramps up its image along with its "green" quotient.
Professional Development: Helpful Hints For Evaluating Contractor Bids
Guest Columnist Bill Garland recommends facility managers look beyond face value when partnering with outside firms.
The Facility Technologist: High Tech Buildings Are Only As Productive As Their Backup Power
Columnist Tom Condon explains how facilities fall dangerously silent during outages if reliable emergency power is not made available.
Services & Maintenance: Solutions For Pest Birds
Finding an effective cure for this nuisance involves evaluating specific factors.
Renewable Energy: Flywheel Technology For Energy Storage And Backup
This low maintenance mechanical device provides temporary power on demand.
July 2011 Issue (Volume 24, Number 7)
Handheld technology may be making the leap from fun gizmo to essential workplace tool, now that sophisticated applications have been developed to help managers handle operations.
Tricks Of The Trade: The Power Of Energy Data
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge extols the virtues of energy data.
Tricks Of The Trade: Facility Management In Nigeria
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge outlines the various international offerings for one facility management professional in Nigeria.
FM Issue: Cutting Costs With Monthly Utility Bill Analysis
When budgets are under increased are under increased scrutiny, identifying energy reduction opportunities is a valuable skill.
Technology Trends: What’s Up With Apps?
Communication between mobile devices used in facility management sometimes faces obstacles, but an emerging web language may help bridge the gap.
Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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