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Why Every Project is a Decarbonization Project

A discussion on how regulations and incentives for decarbonization are impacting customer decisions about which projects to pursue and why controls are […]

Sustainability - Demands and Opportunities

This article will view FM roles and opportunities relative to demand organizations for present purposes of sustainability strategy, initiative, execution, and communication. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sound Rating Criteria for Buildings

The main goal for acoustic design in a space is to keep the background noise levels low enough that normal sound in […]

CMMS - The Good, the Sordid & the Unexplainable

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

What is a healthy building?

This blog defines what a healthy building is, the important components that make up a healthy building and why facility managers are […]

EP046: Key Strategies for Water Damage Emergencies

Stephanie Skordas from Legend Brands discusses the critical importance of in-house emergency water response capabilities for facility managers. Joined by her colleagues […]

PFAS in the Built Environment

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are durable, stain-resistant chemicals used in building products. To reduce exposure, practitioners should avoid specifying PFAS-containing products, […]

EP045: Data Integration, ISO Standards, and Future Trends in Facility Management

Host Ed Buckley, the Vice President of Facility Operations at TD Industries, interviews Jim Whittaker, the Global Product Owner, Engineering Services at […]