Polls

Security Audits

Of the buildings you manage, what percentage have had a security audit conducted in the last three years?

Less than 25 percent
25 to 49 percent
50 to 74 percent
75 percent or more

Green Cleaning?

As the story in this month's issue of Building Operating Management explains, green cleaning programs have the potential to improve indoor environmental quality and save money. Does your organization use a green cleaning program?

Yes
No

Water in the Data Center?

For data centers facing extreme cooling problems, water cooling is an option. As the story in this month's Building Operating Management explains, however, water cooling setups can be a challenge to implement and operate. Do you use water cooling in your data center?

Yes — We currently use water in an in-row cooling setup.
Yes — We currently use water in another cooling configuration.
No — Water cooling has too many challenges.
No — But we are considering water cooling in the near future.

Face of the Future

As the cover story in January's issue of Building Operating Management explains, as Baby Boomers migrate out of the industry in the next few years, a new generation of leaders will play increasingly prominent roles in facility management. How old are you?

Less than 35 years old
35 to 44 years old
45 to 54 years old
55 to 64 years old
65 years or older

IEQ Priorities

Achieving good indoor environmental quality often means taking a variety of factors into account. Do certain factors get priority when it comes to IEQ?

Yes — Flooring gets the most scrutiny.
Yes — Ergonomics/furniture gets the most scrutiny.
Yes — Accoustics gets the most scrutiny.
Yes — HVAC gets the most scrutiny.
No — The goal is to find balance.

Has BIM Arrived?

Building information modeling (BIM) is slowly gaining momentum not only for design and construction, but also facility management and operations. Have you used BIM in any capacity?

Yes
No

Which Version of LEED?

As this month’s story about the U.S. Green Building Council explains, there are multiple ways for a building to earn LEED certification.What version of LEED do you plan to use in the next year?

LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC)
LEED for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB)
LEED Core and Shell (LEED-CS)
LEED for Schools
Not pursuing LEED Certification

Can Green Buildings Increase Profit?

As the August cover story in Building Operating Management shows, some developers are starting to build green. Do you think green buildings can ultimately be more profitable for developers?

Yes
No
Unsure

Commercial Real Estate and Energy Efficiency

Commercial real estate organizations have long been resistant to energy efficiency initiatives. Nevertheless, as this month’s cover story in Building Operating Management shows, some organizations are making energy efficiency a priority. What steps does your organization generally follow regarding energy efficiency?

Most new buildings in the portfolio are commissioned.
Most buildings pursue green certification (LEED or Green Globes).
Most building use ENERGY STAR to benchmark energy use.
All of the above.
None of the above.

Summer HVAC Problems

As the weather has warmed over the last few months, have you encountered unplanned HVAC problems?

We encoutered many unplanned problems
We encountered some unplanned problems
We encountered few unplanned problems

Measuring Security Response

While police have not placed any blame, some observers have singled out authorities at Virginia Tech for the two-hour delay that occurred before the campus was notified that there was a shooting. The second shooting occurred shortly thereafter. If such an event took place in your facilities, how much time would you expect it to take to gather enough information to alert building occupants?

0-14 minutes
15-29 minutes
30-44 minutes
45-59 minutes
More than an hour

The Importance of Commissioning

As facility systems become more complicated, it's becoming more critical to perform commissioning in new buildings and periodically recommission equipment in existing buildings. How important is commissioning to your organization?

Very important.
Somewhat important.
Not a priority.

IT and Facilities

Experts say that increasing demands of technology require more cooperation between IT and Facilities — two organizations home to very different cultures. What is your view of your organization's IT department?

Great
Fair
Poor

Handling Abandoned Cable

Abandoned cable has the potential to be a major hazard during a fire, yet many facilities don't have policies in place to remove abandoned cable. Do you have a consistent policy requiring the removal of cable abandoned in ceiling plenums?

Yes.
No.

Are You Prepared?

While the likelihood of a chemical, biological or radiological attack is difficult to predict, the damage could be extensive. How well prepared are your facilities against the threat of a chemical, biological or radiological attack?

Very prepared.
Somewhat prepared.
Not well prepared.

Fire Safety

Performance-based designs allow facility executives to meet fire codes by tailoring fire safety systems to their individual facilities. Have you used a performance-based design in your facility?

Yes
No

Bracing For Bird Flu

Even though there’s no consensus in the scientific community about the actual likelihood of a pandemic based on bird flu, most experts recommend that organizations have a plan in place if it does occur. How prepared is your organization?

Very prepared.
Somewhat prepared.
Not prepared at all.