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Operations & Maintenance

A primary role of facility managers is to manage/oversee the operation of the facility. To do this, facility managers must have a working knowledge of building systems, structure, interiors and exteriors, and grounds so the facility and all of its required systems function efficiently, reliably, safely, securely and in a manner consistent with existing regulations and standards.

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CMMS - The Good, the Sordid & the Unexplainable

A multi-faceted article on all things CMMS based on three decades of experience.

Electrical Measurements in TAB

A discussion of about electrical measurements versus current technology. I attended the NEBB Annual Meeting in Maui last month and it was […]

Cool Biz: Energy Conservation Efforts in Japan

The Cool Biz initiative, which originated in Japan during the summer of 2005, was introduced by the Ministry of the Environment as […]

The Brilliance of Outsourced Security for Hybrid Workplaces

Securing workplaces across multiple office locations of a nationwide enterprise was already a challenging task pre-pandemic. The inherent variability and distance separation […]

Avoiding the High Cost of Stormwater Violations

This white paper explores the purpose and types of stormwater regulations and how they are enforced. Details on regulatory requirements and who […]

How to Guide: Best Approach for Securing Your Corporate Office Portfolio

The inherent variability and distance separation between office locations in a corporate real estate portfolio represent implicit security challenges for any facility […]

Pump Sizing in a Distributed Pumping System

This paper will provide insight on how to properly size pumps in a distributed network, as well as addressing some of the […]

European FM Provider Report

Following the success of the first two editions of the FM Provider Report, we present the third edition, continuing with our aim […]

Duct & Plenum Probe Placement Guide

Ready to master the art of airflow measurement applied in supply, return, relief, and close-coupled outdoor and air intake paths? Let EBTRON […]

State of Field Service for Facilities Management

Velosio set out to shed some light on this murky, near-term future. We conducted a comprehensive survey of over two hundred leaders […]