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Remedying construction defects can be difficult. So it’s important for facility managers to understand their legal options. Facility managers know the importance of budgeting for the regular and ongoing maintenance and repairs that are required for the preservation and upkeep of their buildings. However, for the owners of newer facilities, some repairs and maintenance may…

NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems provides the criteria for the routine activities that must be conducted to ensure that water-based fire protection systems, such as automatic sprinklers systems, can be relied upon in the event of a fire. These activities range from simple visual confirmation of some…

Varying equipment and system types gives facility managers a wide array of choices to achieve improved efficiency. There are a variety of design variables to consider when selecting the right cooling option, including codes, budget, building program, and climate. Buildings are designed for people who use them and need to ensure occupants are comfortable, efficient,…

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know.  As buildings age, facilities professionals must decide whether they want to continue making repairs to roofs, restore an existing roof, or purchase a new roof. Before making this decision, facilities professionals should consult with someone who…

Building owners are considering sweeping changes in hopes of bringing back tenants.Complete shutdowns of all but essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic forever changed the way companies view and use office buildings. Two years later, firms still have employees working from home or hybrid work models. In fact, a recent Steelcase study found 23 percent…

Following these four tips to be ready for the exploding demand for electric vehicle charging at your facilities. Electric vehicles are the future of transportation in America. Their use is growing rapidly, and it’s about to accelerate. Rising gas prices will only increase that acceleration. Facility managers should plan for the accompanying need for charging…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have announced the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards. These 210 organizations, which represent the top ENERGY STAR partners, are making important contributions in support of America’s clean energy transition. They come from 37 states and span nearly every sector of the economy, including Fortune 500…

Responders are called to an ever-increasing number of diverse types of incidents these days, which makes it difficult to stay prepared and practiced for all the possibilities we may encounter. That especially applies to responding to hazardous materials incidents. So, if you are not on a hazardous materials response team how often do you review and…

Tuning up a building to optimize operations and save energy is always a good idea, but especially now as workers are return to the office and the way the building is used may be changing. As more and more organizations welcome employees back to the workplace, this could be an opportune time for facility managers…

Often times sprinkler systems are the required, go-to solution for protecting people and property against fire hazards. While they do an excellent job at this, sometime there is a need to quickly suppress a fire and protect high value sensitive items and this is where clean agents come into play, they have the ability to…