An overview of lighting control options, and how they can be utilized to meet code requirements, enhance a building’s energy performance, and positively impact interior environments
Whether embarking on a new program or looking for avenues to increase efficiency in an existing program, discover the key components for success
Learn what laws, regulations and standards apply to your emergency planning, training and exercises
Key elements of asset management guidance and tips on how maintenance and engineering managers can implement them
Scope of work that is too vague or too detailed lead to problems. This template is based on real-world case studies
Learn basic prevention techniques, employee training options and emergency response protocols for active shooter events
Standby power system testing, although often misunderstood and misapplied, is critical to the reliability of a modern power system
Learn how new technology can be put to work for the betterment of departments and help resolve the growing skilled labor shortage
A discussion on financing, regulations, customer service, planning, maintenance and construction — and the pitfalls to avoid
A real-world case study in office design that adhered to corporate standards but still allowed for regional influences
Smarter utilization of employees can lead to more efficient schedules and accurate staff sizes. Learn how in this short video
Drones and laser scanning have the ability to provide a broad aerial view, as well as collect high precision data that can be used by facility managers
Hear from facility executives on to how start the process of strategic visioning and understand how industry standards can help provide framework
A poor response to an IEQ complaint can turn even a minor concern into a major expense or even a legal issue
Preparing for smart buildings and immersive, personalized experiences
Identifying the characteristics of the best-rated companies provides facility managers with insight into new or reinvigorated tools and techniques
As an all-too-often advertised cost center, facility departments have a difficult time selling and obtaining approval for investment. Here's how to justify funding in your organization
The key to identifying high-performing teams is to allow them to leverage their expertise throughout the project cycle
Facility management data alone does not add value. It must be refined through software-enabled intelligence for multi-site maintenance and management
Managing vendor relationships can be challenging. Learn insights and ideas that can be easily implemented to improve partnerships
Selecting the audit that is right for your facility, project, compliance and budget
As Baby Boomers continue to retire, the problem of retaining their expertise and "Tribal Knowledge" grows
Analytic technologies allow an organization to centralize large amounts of building data and develop enterprise-wide strategies to manage key performance indicators
With efficient irrigation practices, it is possible to reduce outdoor water consumption by 25 percent or more
Discover the four key functional knowledge areas and cross-functional competencies required of facility management today
How managers can strategically use incentives to significantly decrease the amount of time it takes to recoup their investment on building equipment
Appropriate asset management is the true starting point to get to a smarter building from the perspectives of building, operating and managing
Why accuracy matters, what to look for when numbers don’t match, and how serial communication helps alleviate discrepancies between BAS and TAB
How to align the facility department with the goals for the entire organization and create a valuable relationship with management
Too often, leaders create “in groups” and “out groups” of frontline employees, which damages teamwork
As many seasoned facility management professionals begin retiring, there will be a palatable lack of the institutional knowledge
In 15 minutes, discover a 4-step process you can use for making a business case for your project
When investing in new projects, it's important to remember savings generated over the life-cycle of the facility and not get hung up on first-costs
Smart buildings, social media and other technology disrupters doesn't change the fact that customer service is still an essential component of facility management
In this quick video, learn how emerging technology such as voice assistance, artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles will transform facility management
The best leaders have charisma. Yes, it is a natural talent, but it can also be taught and learned. Find out how in 20 minutes
This video briefly explores the power and usage of key performance indicators, both traditional data and outcomes-based performance measurements
Feel stuck in your career? Get help from a certified career coach and start advancing today
Tips for recruiting, hiring and retaining the next generation of building operations employees and engineers
IoT-enabled BAS has an impact on the occupant experience, which can be valued at 100-times that of energy savings and 10-times building cost savings
How the Federal Facilities Skills Assessment Tool can assess your knowledge of recognized high priority FBPTA performance
How you can find training and resources to optimize your building’s performance and defend your facility systems from cyber-attacks
This real-world case study shows how Enterprise GIS is used to strategically manage portfolios, make wise investment decisions and improve the bottom line
Learn the roles of security guards and crisis team personnel to de-escalate workplace violence and prepare against active shooters
In most facilities, the emergency communications system should be integrated with the building's information and communication technology systems
HVAC, generators, elevators, lights: Facility Managers are increasingly responsible for systems that can expose businesses to a cyber-attack
As facilities consolidate their office space, research efforts aim to create smaller, safer and more sustainable workplaces for current and future staff
Justifying investments in IoT and smart buildings to leadership
Learn about a utility-based usage approach where a third party owns, operates, maintains and is responsible for the energy saving performance of the new equipment
Learn how to use a new assessment tool that combines human sigma with six sigma
After adding CMMS, Grand Prairie Independent School District saved time, decreased work requests and reduced inventory items
For years, facility managers have been challenged to recruit, hire, and retain the next generation of building operations employees. Get answers in this quick video
Smart technology will enable old buildings and equipment to tell facility managers when they are having problems, which will improve maintenance and operational efficiencies
An overview of the Federal Real Property Management High Risk Update