Facility Maintenance Decisions
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Recent Articles

Feature - Hardscapes Green Schoolyards: Where to Start?Lining up stakeholders to help support the mission of building green schoolyards is an important first step in the process for K-12 schools.

Feature - Lift Equipment MEWPs: High-Level Training IssuesFocusing on training priorities is crucial for facilities tapping into the flexibility of mobile elevating work platforms.

Feature - Roofing Lessons in Top-Level Sustainability from Harvard Business SchoolFacilities and sustainability teams at Harvard Business School team up to ensure green roof benefits to occupants, the university and the community.

Editorial - Editorial No Department Is an IslandFor decades, maintenance and engineering departments seemed to operate on their own — how times have changed.

Feature - Maintenance & Operations Drones: Extending Reach, Maximizing ResourcesPolk County, Florida, turns to drone technology to troubleshoot a roof’s condition and ensure cost-effective decisions.

Feature - Hardscapes Sustainable K-12 Schoolyards Grow in PopularityAsphalt-covered spaces are being replaced by more environmentally friendly options.

Feature - Back Up Power Backup Power Plan Remains Essential Part of Facilities ManagementNico Viola shares the hard lessons learned—and the practical changes that followed.

Feature - Education Phasing Progress: How Universities Can Tackle Infrastructure Challenges Amid Budget UncertaintyMountains of deferred maintenance continues to hinder maintenance staff budgets. Here are some ways to turn the momentum around.

Feature - Manufacturer roundtable Balancing Water Savings with Real-World PerformanceManufacturers discuss the way modern restroom fixtures reduce water use while maintaining reliability, compatibility with existing systems and long-term efficiency.

Feature - HVAC Portable Cooling: Why Nameplate BTUs Fall Short in the FieldReal-world performance hinges on load calculations, airflow design, and installation conditions—not just rated capacity.