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Sustainability of HVAC Air Handlers

Learn how to extend the life cycle of an HVAC air handler by reviewing corrosion causes, asset inspection tips, refurbishing solutions and […]

Insulation Energy Savings: Key Issues and Performance Factors

An overview of the impact of energy performance in commercial construction; a discussion of the key issues in building-envelope design and construction; […]

Balancing Physical Security and Productivity

This presentation offers actionable items that can be employed to aid in reducing the overall cost of ownership, while also increasing the […]

Buildings in the Cloud: From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities

This white paper discusses the challenges facing cities worldwide, identifies solutions, describes the results and delivers realistic next steps for your city […]

Gobility: Designing and Managing Space on the Go

A brief overview of teleworking statistics, benefits, and challenges, plus the case for mobility as a work solution.

Saving Your Sanity in a Foreign Land

Advice for facility professionals facing the globalization of commerce, an unprecedented demographic shift and increasing workforce migration, highlighting common challenges and solutions […]

Let There Be Light! Retrofitting Office Lighting Offers Triple Bottom Line Benefits

The Center for Building Performance and Diagnostics (CBPD) at Carnegie Mellon University statistically links six lighting and daylighting retrofit options with lighting […]

Qualifying Contractors With a Simplified Scorecard

Review an objective methodology to assess a contractor’s qualifications using a simple matrix, and learn how to determine "best value" when hiring […]

Successfully Operating LEED Buildings: Setting Your Building Apart in the New Normal

Learn how to stay current on industry knowledge and apply up-to-date expertise on projects with LEED EB Recertification. Review case study of […]

Putting the "P" in FM: Project Management for the FM Professional

Research to establish and reinforce the correlation between FM and Project Management (PM), outlining ways PM best practices can be implemented in […]