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Introducing the Facility Management Family of Contract Documents

Managing facility operations comes with a host of legal and contractual complexities. In this webinar, you’ll gain practical insights into how to […]

Understanding Hysteresis and Its Impact on HVAC Control Repeatability

This article explains how hysteresis in dampers and actuators undermines HVAC control repeatability and minimum outdoor air accuracy. It outlines ASHRAE research […]

Leading FM Projects in California and India

Trena Ellis, Vice President of Facilities and Physical Security at Safe Credit Union, shares her career journey from local projects in Northern […]

Integrated "all-Airflow" Control

This article explains how an integrated "all-airflow" control strategy maintains proper building pressurization and indoor air quality by directly measuring and controlling […]

Ensure Long-Term Ventilation Operation and IAQ in Virginia Schools

With Virginia’s new law requiring ventilation verification every 4 years starting July 1, 2025, it’s time for HVAC professionals and school leaders […]

IAQ for Virginia Schools

A new law will take effect in all Virginia schools starting July 1, 2025, to initiate Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) inspections and […]

FAQs on Virginia Law on Indoor Air Quality; Inspection and Evaluation

Starting July 1, 2025, Virginia public schools must verify that their HVAC systems meet ventilation standards. This includes installing permanent airflow measurement […]

Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies for Facility Managers

Every day, critical infrastructure is under siege with about 1.2 million cyberattacks per day. For facility managers, that means cybersecurity isn’t just […]

Why CMMS Alone Isn’t Enough: The Hidden Gap in Facility Operations

This blog explores the limitations of relying solely on a CMMS for facility operations. It reveals how missing access to crucial building […]

Fixing the Closeout Breakdown in Construction & Maintenance in Healthcare

Hospitals never stop moving—renovations, expansions, and equipment upgrades are constant, all while patient care continues around the clock. When closeout documents are […]