fnPrime
Jim Obermaier focuses leadership at the personal level by staying present for your team, maintaining moral and building relationships that turn employees into future leaders. 
Coordinating building systems is quickly becoming a core facility management skill.
MANAGEMENT TOPICS
TECHNOLOGY TOPICS
TRENDING

JOBS
PRODUCTS
EDUCATION UPCOMING
MAGAZINES
INFO
SEARCH
Job Board
Post Jobs
Are You Hiring? Post Jobs


Building Operating Management
Facilities Management Needs the Next Generation – How Can Schools HelpWhat if your first job could set the stage for a long-lasting career? As the facilities industry faces a significant labor shortage, one school district is preparing the next generation to take over the reigns.
1/12/2026

news & views
Energy Star Program Appears Safe – For Now
1/12/2026


news & views
U.S. Schools Face $90 Billion Facilities Gap
1/12/2026



PRODUCTS
Xylem: Godwin CD200S and NC200S
1/12/2026

PRODUCTS
Hitachi: air365 Max with R-32
1/12/2026


Building Operating Management
New Year, New OpportunitiesChief Editor Dave Lubach welcomes the new year.
1/9/2026

Building Operating Management
HVAC Trends: What Lies AheadSeveral trends have emerged that owners need to consider before making decisions that will affect operations, the environment and the bottom line.
1/9/2026

Facility Maintenance Decisions
From Classroom to Campus: Shaping Student Success Beyond the ClassroomA former special education educator turns her focus to campus life, ensuring students’ well-being and safety as Grambling State University’s building coordinator.
1/9/2026



PRODUCTS
Stance Healthcare: Flo Stool
1/9/2026

PRODUCTS
Kimball International: Etarran
1/9/2026


Facility Maintenance Decisions
What’s Your Story?Turn hard-earned lessons into insights that help move the facilities management profession forward
1/8/2026

Building Operating Management
New Home, Still Great ShowNFMT East brings education, networking and products and vendors show to Charlotte
1/8/2026

news & views
Holding the Line: A Look at Cyber Risk Management from 2025
1/8/2026

news & views
GAO: 40 Percent of Libraries in Poor Condition
1/8/2026



PRODUCTS
Cerno: Catalina
1/8/2026

PRODUCTS
Toro: Eagle Plus Series
1/8/2026


Building Operating Management
Bridging the Cybersecurity Gap Between IT and Operations Understanding access with continuous monitoring is also critical even if you think you’re already doing everything right.
1/7/2026

Building Operating Management
Adaptive Reuse Delivers New San Bernardino Health CampusVacant call center in San Bernardino repurposed as important community facility.
1/7/2026

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building a Proactive Drain Cleaning ProgramInitiating an effective drain cleaning program requires a thorough assessment of the facility’s pipes.
1/7/2026



PRODUCTS
Surface Igniter: DS022KX Flat Igniter
1/7/2026

PRODUCTS
Pfannenberg: VLV 4-12 and DMC 8.0 Chillers
1/7/2026


Building Operating Management
A Historic School Reborn Through Adaptive ReuseRestoration, energy upgrades and smart systems bring new life to a 1906 landmark.
1/6/2026

fnPrime Exclusive
Building a Career in Facilities Management: Women Leaders Weigh In
Kim Nance, Maureen Roskoski and Keri Steers give an unfiltered look on what it takes to lead in facilities management.
1/6/2026

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Future of Mowing: Smarter Technology and ElectrificationMower manufacturers discuss how technology is reshaping productivity, costs and long-term planning for grounds operations.
1/6/2026



PRODUCTS
Sussman Electric Boilers: EWx Series
1/6/2026

PRODUCTS
Brass Knuckle: Read
1/6/2026

Jobs
Assistant Director of Maintenance
1/6/2026

Jobs
Executive Director, Facilities
1/6/2026