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dan hounsell
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As editor-in-chief of Facility Maintenance Decisions (formerly Maintenance Solutions), Dan Hounsell has directed the magazine’s nationwide coverage of maintenance and engineering management topics in institutional and commercial facilities since the magazine's debut in 1993. Dan has written articles on the entire range of challenges facing managers, including technology trends financing issues, personnel and project management, and maintenance strategies. Dan works with the numerous professional and manufacturer associations and other industry partners to ensure FMD delivers robust, timely, relevant and insightful information to managers across all available platforms.
Away from his Milwaukee office, Dan is a semi-voracious reader, a renowned tourist, a success-spoiled Packer fan, and an eager supporter of and participant in most things Irish.
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Texas A&M Plans New Downtown Fort Worth Research Campus
12/08/2021
Researchers Push Thermal Energy Storage to Next Level
12/03/2021
University of Florida Launches $1.6 Billion Campus Overhaul
11/30/2021
Amid the Pandemic, Shining a Spotlight on Safety
11/23/2021
How to Consider Restroom Upgrades in the Pandemic Era
11/22/2021
New Standards Address Modular Construction
11/22/2021
Princeton Goes Big in Bid for Net-Zero Campus
11/19/2021
OSHA Says Healthcare Facility Fails To Protect Workers
11/15/2021
New ASHRAE Headquarters Achieves Net-Zero Energy
11/11/2021
Penn Medicine’s Pavilion Earns LEED Gold
11/08/2021
How Green Is Your Service Provider?
11/04/2021
Hotel Earns UL Mark for IAQ, Hygiene
11/01/2021
GSA Plan Addresses Climate Change Impact on Facilities
10/28/2021
Roofing Problems Plague Nation’s K-12 Schools
10/28/2021
ADA Technical Bulletins Target Sinks, Dryers, Saunas
10/27/2021
Business Fined Over COVID-19 Measures, Employee Death
10/25/2021
UL Verifies Safety of Food Service Operation
10/22/2021
GSA Outlines Move to Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings
10/19/2021
Biden Administration Acts To Cut Use of HFCs
10/18/2021
ICC Resource Supports Inclusion of EVs
10/13/2021
Killer Buildings? Study Reveals Facilities’ Impact on Human Health
10/12/2021
Office Updates and Renovations Might Be Smaller Than Anticipated
10/08/2021
University’s New Campus Presents Unique FM Challenges
10/07/2021
Resilience: Redefining Reactive Maintenance
10/05/2021
Healthcare Facilities Top List of UV Applications: Survey
10/05/2021
CDC To Invest $2.1 Billion in Infection Prevention in Facilities
10/04/2021
EPA Webinar Targets Pest Management in Facilities
09/30/2021
Linking Facilities and Human Health
09/29/2021
A Blizzard of Challenges in Keeping Schools Open
09/28/2021
3D Printed Walls Promise Efficiency in Construction
09/27/2021
ASHRAE Updates Ventilation Standard for Healthcare Facilities
09/24/2021
New UL Resources Target Fire Safety
09/20/2021
U.S. Capitol Turns to Golfers for Turf Help
09/20/2021
Researchers Use Campus Dust to Track COVID-19
09/14/2021
Aging Courthouse Offers Inside Look at Deferred Maintenance
09/08/2021
Fighting COVID-19 Drove Up Facility Energy Use, Emissions
09/08/2021
Managing Energy Demand Can Aid Move To Clean Energy
08/27/2021
Delayed by Pandemic, Convention Center Renovation Resumes
08/26/2021
Utility Vehicles Extend Reach, Expand Efficiency
08/26/2021
OSHA Urges Masks for Vaccinated Workers
08/23/2021
Federal Funding Efforts Target K-12 School Upgrades
08/20/2021
Cameras on Campus: Universities Embrace Surveillance Technology
08/13/2021
Turf Conversion To Benefit Environment and Bottom Line
08/11/2021
Microsoft Delays Reopening, Joins Tyson in Mandating Vaccine
08/06/2021
A Collapse, a Reckoning, and a Chance To Rethink Maintenance
08/06/2021
Outdated Facilities Threaten NASA’s Future
08/04/2021
Vaccine Mandates Expand as Delta Variant Takes Hold
08/03/2021
Adaptive Reuse Makes Everything Old New Again in Facilities
07/30/2021
Poor HVAC, Roof Conditions Threaten Schools
07/29/2021
Resilience: Are You Ready for the Next Crisis?
07/28/2021
Higher Ed Ramps Up HVAC Checks for Fall Reopening
07/21/2021
Pandemic Pummeling Indoor Shopping Malls
07/20/2021
Miami Courthouse Closed Over Safety Concerns
07/19/2021
States Parks Using Federal Funds for Upgrades
07/16/2021
Schools Bearing Brunt of Climate Change’s Impact
07/14/2021
More Cities Rethink Parking Requirements
07/12/2021
American Indian Tribes Press for Deferred Maintenance Funds
07/08/2021
ASHRAE Releases New User’s Manual for 62.1 Ventilation Standard
07/07/2021
Data Centers’ Use of Water, Electricity Faces Criticism
07/02/2021
2 Dead from COVID-19, Florida County Closes Building
06/29/2021
Getting Federal Funds for School Upgrades Proving Challenging
06/25/2021
Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization Devices Subject of Lawsuit
06/23/2021
Companies Not Significantly Shrinking Office Space: Survey
06/21/2021
NFL Team Sees Its Future in Facilities
06/17/2021
Skyrocketing Building Material Costs Threaten School Upgrades
06/15/2021
Facilities Staffs Receiving Recognition for Pandemic Performance
06/11/2021
Sustainability in Grounds Care: One University's Success Story
06/09/2021
Are Facilities More Vulnerable to Hurricanes This Year?
06/08/2021
Improved Ventilation Protects Students from COVID-19, Research Shows
06/07/2021
Will New Return-to-Office Safety Measures Be Controversial?
06/03/2021
Minneapolis Eliminates Parking Requirements
06/01/2021
USGBC Adds LEED Pilot Credit for Cool Walls
05/26/2021
Higher Learning: Lessons in HVAC Efficiency
05/25/2021
'Acoustic Lighthouses' Help Prevent Fatal Bird-Building Collisions
05/24/2021
Stabbings Raise Security Alerts at Little Rock Hospitals
05/20/2021
Are Schools Capable of Meeting Stringent IAQ Standards?
05/18/2021
Air Purifiers Face Scrutiny in Schools’ Battle Against COVID-19
05/17/2021
SF Hospitals Rethink Use of Police for Security
05/13/2021
How Safe Are U.S. Hospitals?
05/12/2021
Managers, Seize the Moment: You're More Valuable Than Ever
05/07/2021
School District Eyes HVAC System in COVID-19 Cases
05/04/2021
U.S. Acts To Protect Electrical Grid from Cyber Attacks
05/03/2021
Apple To Spend $430 Billion on U.S. Facilities
04/29/2021
Facility Security Strategies for a New Era
04/28/2021
Room for All: Hotel Makes Accessibility Its Hallmark
04/27/2021
How the Pandemic Is Reshaping Future School Designs
04/23/2021
ASHRAE Manual Addresses Green Construction
04/20/2021
Concrete Slab Falls Off Aging Campus Building
04/16/2021
How the Pandemic Is Reshaping Buildings, Cities
04/13/2021
Baseball and COVID-19: A Whole New Ballgame
04/09/2021
New UL Program Targets IAQ in Schools
04/08/2021
Electrical Grid Vulnerable to Cyberthreats: GAO
04/06/2021
Managing in a Crisis: What Lies Ahead?
04/05/2021
School Roof Collapses, Injures 10
04/01/2021
U.S. Relief Package Sends Billions to K-12 Schools
03/30/2021
Cities Aims to Protect Birds from Buildings
03/29/2021
Texas Facilities Revisit Resilience in Aftermath of Storms
03/26/2021
Google to Spend $7 Billion on Real Estate in 2021
03/24/2021
U.S. Capitol Attack Spotlights Role of Deferred Maintenance
03/18/2021
VA Seeks Balance Between Mission and Maintenance
03/11/2021
Coronavirus Has Caused Sharp Decline in Commercial Property Values
03/09/2021
University Prepares for Post-Pandemic Student Return
03/08/2021
New High School in New Jersey Targets Trades, Architecture
03/05/2021
K-12 Districts Encouraged to Upgrade HVAC Systems
03/01/2021
College Course Targets HVAC Systems and COVID-19
02/25/2021
Restaurant Reopening Tied to HVAC Systems
02/22/2021
How to Maximize Roof Performance Life in the Real World
02/22/2021
Electric Vehicle Power Drives Denver Building
02/18/2021
Bill Targets K-12 School Repairs and Upgrades
02/16/2021
Deferred Maintenance Complicates COVID-19 Measures
02/12/2021
Tourism Facilities Step Up for Vaccine Distribution
02/10/2021
Savvy Strategies for Roof Maintenance and Replacement
02/10/2021
The Pandemic, One Year Later
02/08/2021
Hotels Eyed for Vaccination Sites
02/03/2021
HVAC Upgrades Nationwide Target COVID-19
02/01/2021
Planning Restroom Upgrades in the COVID-19 Era
01/28/2021
Denver Airport Criticized for Deferred Maintenance
01/26/2021
Pandemic Curtails Huge Smithsonian Expansion
01/22/2021
Deferred Maintenance: The Link to National Security and Resilience
01/20/2021
Restroom Technology Upgrades Can Aid Coronavirus Mitigation Efforts
01/20/2021
Lessons from a Pandemic
01/15/2021
Correctional Facilities Buckling Under Weight of COVID-19
01/15/2021
Opening Schools Safe If Hospitalizations Low: Studies
01/13/2021
Schools Experiment as COVID-19 Pandemic Rolls On
01/08/2021
Building Design with COVID-19 and IAQ in Mind
01/07/2021
Safety, Security Issues Plague Postal Facilities
01/06/2021
Baltimore Building Explosion Injures 21 Workers
01/05/2021
Testing Buildings for Coronavirus Can Help Reduce Spread
12/29/2020
What Will the Office of the Future Look Like?
12/22/2020
Can Antimicrobials Added to Products Prevent COVID-19?
12/21/2020
COVID-19 Has Changed Everything … Or Not
12/18/2020
$100 Million Pledged To Remove Lead, Asbestos from Schools
12/17/2020
OSHA Targets Key Emergency Maintenance Tactics
12/16/2020
School District Recovering from Cyberattack
12/15/2020
COVID-19’s Impact Hardest on Schools with Higher Minority Enrollments
12/14/2020
COVID-19 Prompting Closures of Schools
12/10/2020
OSHA Guidance Targets Healthcare Workers
12/08/2020
Deferred Maintenance Funds Target Nation’s Fire Safety Infrastructure
12/04/2020
COVID-19 Strikes at School Staffs
12/03/2020
Accessibility Survey Spotlights Wheelchair-Friendly Campuses
12/02/2020
Explosion Kills Two Workers at VA Hospital
12/01/2020
Office Space: Workplace Trends in COVID-19 Era
11/30/2020
Include Cost and Benefit Analysis in Door Hardware Selection
11/30/2020
New Touchless Door Technologies Gaining Momentum
11/23/2020
Occupancy Levels Tied to COVID-19 Control
11/23/2020
Schools Struggle To Expand Classroom Space
11/20/2020
OSHA Issues Guidance for Workers in Nursing Homes
11/18/2020
Doors: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19
11/16/2020
Green Seal Launches Hand Sanitizer Certification
11/13/2020
Schools Explore Strategies To Address COVID-19
11/10/2020
Painting for Savings: Coating Offers Cooling Properties
11/09/2020
Office Space: Commercial Buildings Struggle with Distancing
11/06/2020
Showing Your Work: How Maintenance Managers Contribute to Healthy Facilities
11/06/2020
Bill Targets Improved Hospital Signage, Lighting
11/05/2020
COVID-19 Adds Uncertainty to the Future of Facilities
11/03/2020
Four Hurdles on the Path to Smart Buildings
11/02/2020
Consider Fuel Efficiency, Total Life-Cycle Costs in Mower Selection
10/27/2020
Birds and Buildings: A Deadly Combination
10/26/2020
Safety Must Be Key Consideration in Mower Selection
10/21/2020
Empty Buildings Plague U.S. Government
10/20/2020
First Commercial Portfolio Earns WELL Building Rating
10/19/2020
State Parks Face Maintenance Woes, Growing Use
10/16/2020
Pandemic Plan: How K-12 Schools Are Dealing with Deferred Maintenance
10/14/2020
Focus on Maintenance Requirements During Mower Selection
10/14/2020
D.C.’s Frontline Workers Also Hit by COVID-19
10/12/2020
School Officials Charged Over Asbestos, Lead
10/08/2020
Good News on Coronavirus in Schools?
10/06/2020
Museums Exhibit Strain of Dealing with COVID-19
10/01/2020
Two NFL Teams Shutter Facilities Over COVID-19
09/30/2020
School IAQ Crisis? ‘Open window is not gonna cut it’
09/28/2020
COVID-19: Commercial Office Options and Opportunities
09/25/2020
Pandemics, Healthy Buildings, and the Role of Maintenance
09/25/2020
University Physical Plant in COVID-19 Spotlight
09/22/2020
Wildfires, Rolling Blackouts and the Impact on Facilities
09/21/2020
Yankee Stadium First Sports Venue To Earn New WELL Certification
09/14/2020
HVAC Problems Delay Opening of NYC Schools
09/10/2020
Closed for Business: Pandemic’s Toll on Facilities Emerging
09/09/2020
Higher Education Looks Outside for Alternative Workspaces
09/04/2020
K-12 Schools Face Scrutiny on Housekeeping
08/28/2020
U.S. Commits Billions to National Park Maintenance
08/26/2020
K-12 Schools Facing Water Quality Concerns
08/25/2020
ADA: Project Ramps Up Beach Accessibility
08/21/2020
COVID-19 and Working Outside: Are Your Facilities Ready?
08/19/2020
Schools Thinking Outside the Box on Coronavirus
08/17/2020
How Educational Facilities Are Tackling Coronavirus
08/13/2020
Schools Ramp up Maintenance Prior to Reopening
08/07/2020
Think Fast: Learning Lessons from the Pandemic
08/05/2020
Housekeepers File Complaint on COVID-19 Protection
08/03/2020
30 Years Later, Schools Struggle with ADA
07/30/2020
Safe From Legionnaires? Insurers Scrutinize Building Reopening Plans
07/30/2020
Higher Grounds: Landscapes in the Spotlight
07/28/2020
COVID-19 Forces Hotels To Rethink Offerings
07/24/2020
Is Financial Help Coming for National Parks?
07/22/2020
COVID-19 and Potential Benefits of Unused Facilities
07/20/2020
How Should HVAC Systems Respond to Airborne Coronavirus?
07/16/2020
Reopening K-12 Schools Face Funding Woes
07/14/2020
Pushing COVID-19 Envelope, Workers Return to Federal Facilities
07/08/2020
Pandemic Response: Microbes, Buildings, and Occupant Health
07/07/2020
$116 Billion Price Tag To Reopen Schools
07/01/2020
Green Seal Releases New COVID-19 Disinfecting Guidelines
06/25/2020
ICC Guide Offers Reopening Safety Resources
06/23/2020
MEWPs: Myths, Misconceptions, Misinformation
06/23/2020
Sports Facilities Confront Coronavirus Challenges
06/22/2020
What Is the Role of Building Systems in Preventing COVID-19?
06/19/2020
Healthcare Guide Targets Reopening of Facilities
06/18/2020
Understanding MEWPs Options To Deliver Access, Safety
06/17/2020
Website Targets Facility Lighting for Healthy Living
06/16/2020
Closed, Slowly Reopening Facilities Offer New Opportunities for Efficiency
06/15/2020
K-12 Schools Rethink Police Role in Security
06/12/2020
NAIOP Resources: Best Practices for U.S. Office Buildings
06/11/2020
MEWPs Training That Delivers Access and Safety
06/11/2020
LEED Pilot Credit Targets COVID-19, Green Cleaning
06/09/2020
Coronavirus Pandemic’s Impact on Schools Becomes Clearer
06/08/2020
fnPrime: Facilities Information To Tackle Challenging Times
06/08/2020
Resources Address Issues in Reopening Facilities
06/04/2020
Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes Possible Smart Building Challenges
06/04/2020
CDC Guidelines Target Reopened Office Buildings
06/03/2020
ASHRAE Updates Legionella Guideline
06/02/2020
New Normal for Facilities Starts To Emerge
06/01/2020
Paints and Coatings Applications for Long-Term Performance
06/01/2020
How Good IAQ Practices Can Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
05/28/2020
Resources Target Sanitizing, Reopening Facilities
05/28/2020
New OSHA Alerts Target Workers in Key Facilities
05/27/2020
Where to Look for Facility Reopening Resources
05/26/2020
Tactics for Successful Surface Prep and Paint Applications
05/22/2020
Parking Lot Lighting Subject of New Guide
05/21/2020
How Will Schools Operate Post-Pandemic?
05/20/2020
NEMA Guidance on Disinfecting Electrical Equipment
05/19/2020
Next-Generation Sensors Tackle IAQ, Climate
05/15/2020
Paints: The Bottom Line on Surface Preparation
05/15/2020
Access Board Clarifies Restroom, Drinking Fountain Accessibility
05/14/2020
ASHRAE Guidance on COVID-19 Building Reopening
05/12/2020
Do Your Closed Facilities Have Hidden Water Woes?
05/11/2020
Focus on Supply Chain Benefits Maintenance and Resilience
05/11/2020
Guidelines Target COVID-19 Prevention in Buildings
05/07/2020
Introducing fnPrime, Facility Management Membership Program
05/06/2020
Report Addresses UV Technology in Fighting Coronavirus
05/06/2020
Myths and Misconceptions about Drain Cleaning
05/01/2020
NFPA Offers Coronavirus Resources and Tools
04/30/2020
Public Maintenance Departments Face Financial Challenges
04/29/2020
New Tool Calculates Data Center Efficiency
04/28/2020
ASHRAE Addresses HVAC Systems and Coronavirus
04/23/2020
Facility Energy Use Plunges During Coronavirus Pandemic
04/23/2020
Drain Cleaning: Understanding Facility Needs and Equipment Options
04/23/2020
NEMA Guide: Evaluating Earthquake-Damaged Equipment
04/21/2020
What Happens When Facilities Reopen?
04/21/2020
ASHRAE Article Addresses Building Operations and Coronavirus
04/16/2020
Coronavirus Fallout: Risks for Empty Buildings
04/15/2020
Drain Cleaning: Keeping Pipes Free and Clear
04/15/2020
ASHE Compiles Coronavirus Resources
04/14/2020
New Guide Addresses COVID-19, Business Resilience
04/10/2020
New Guide Addresses COVID-19, Business Resilience
04/10/2020
Nation’s Schools Use Coronavirus Lull for Projects
04/08/2020
Task Force Focuses on Buildings and Illnesses
04/07/2020
'Crisitunity' and Lessons from a Pandemic
04/07/2020
What Happens to Coronavirus Field Hospitals After The Pandemic?
04/03/2020
ASHRAE Forms Epidemic Task Force
04/02/2020
APPA Offers Coronavirus Resources
03/31/2020
OSHA Updates Coronavirus Resources
03/26/2020
Coronavirus: Hospitals Eye Colleges for Beds
03/26/2020
Updated Guide Addresses Integrated Pest Management
03/24/2020
Hotels Assess Coronavirus Impact
03/23/2020
Earthquake Rattles Salt Lake City, Damages Iconic Temple
03/20/2020
EPA Expands Coronavirus Disinfectant List
03/19/2020
Pandemic Lessons: Schools Adapt as Coronavirus Hits
03/18/2020
OSHA Issues Coronavirus Alert
03/17/2020
Mail Malaise: Maintenance Plagues Postal Facilities
03/16/2020
DOE Launches School Safety Site
03/12/2020
California Says 'No' To Deferred Maintenance Measure
03/10/2020
Better Buildings Releases List of Top Resources
03/10/2020
How Preventable Are School Shootings?
03/06/2020
New NEMA Standards Cover Electrical Submeters
03/05/2020
Facilities Implement Coronavirus Emergency Plans
03/04/2020
Teamwork Essential for College's Energy Efficiency Increases
03/04/2020
Coronavirus: ASHRAE Offers HVAC Guidance
03/03/2020
EPA Releases Water Reuse Action Plan
03/03/2020
Standard Addresses Procurement of Snow Removal
02/27/2020
Schools’ IAQ Efforts Tackle Old, New Foes
02/26/2020
A Closer Look at Snow Removal: One Campus’s Story
02/25/2020
Finding Efficiency: College Searches Campuses for Energy Opportunities
02/24/2020
The Cost of Maintenance: One Duke Greenspace
02/20/2020
ICC Releases 2021 Plumbing, Mechanical Codes
02/20/2020
App Aims To Rate Facilities’ Accessibility
02/18/2020
OSHA Rounds Up Coronavirus Resources
02/18/2020
ANSI Updates Single-Ply Roofing Standard
02/13/2020
Flu Outbreaks Hitting Schools Hard
02/12/2020
College Rethinks Maintenance, Embraces Energy Efficiency
02/12/2020
Irrigation Association Offers Array of Resources
02/11/2020
NFMT: Exploring the State of Maintenance
02/10/2020
OSHA Offers Coronavirus Resources
02/06/2020
After Recent Death, NYC Spotlights Dangerous Building Facades
02/05/2020
Accessibility Issues Still Plague U.S. Airports
02/04/2020
ASHRAE's Smart Grid Application Guide
02/04/2020
New Laws Help Green Roofs Take Root in New York City
01/30/2020
NEMA Releases Standards and Products Guide
01/30/2020
One K-12 District's Lessons and Benefits from Geothermal Systems
01/29/2020
Study Explores Impact of Water-Conservation Measures
01/28/2020
Deferred Maintenance, Sick Buildings Making Students, Teachers Ill
01/27/2020
Updated Standard Targets Healthy, High-performance Schools
01/23/2020
Hurricanes and Resilience: Report Lays Out Gameplan
01/23/2020
OSHA Issues Alert on Earthquake Rescues
01/21/2020
Head of the Class: Specifying and Installing Geothermal Systems
01/20/2020
Jet Fuel Injures Los Angeles Students
01/16/2020
How to Use Office Lighting to Improve Occupant Alertness
01/15/2020
Resources Target Hotel Water Conservation
01/14/2020
Bird vs. Building Battles Take Different Paths
01/10/2020
Resources Address Legionella Contamination
01/09/2020
Asbestos Shuts Fourth Philly School
01/09/2020
Head of the Class: Geothermal Delivers Savings
01/09/2020
NEMA Standard Offers LED Performance Specs
01/08/2020
The Human Side of 21st Century Facilities
01/07/2020
Smithsonian Makes Maintenance a Priority
01/02/2020
New Book Addresses Worker Safety
01/02/2020
GAO Report Targets Building Codes, Resilience
12/26/2019
NEMA Standard Addresses Area, Street Lighting
12/19/2019
Falling Facade Debris Kills NYC Architect
12/19/2019
Safety Considerations for Drain Cleaning Equipment
12/19/2019
ASHRAE Revises Data Center Standard
12/17/2019
California Eyes Fire-Fighting Goats
12/17/2019
Guides Target Net-Zero K-12, Office Buildings
12/12/2019
Bramble-Munching Goats Provide Grounds Maintenance Solution
12/11/2019
Flu Season Off to Early Start
12/10/2019
Trump Wades Into Water-Conservation Debate
12/10/2019
Building Resilience Target of Global Initiative
12/05/2019
Partnership Targets Sustainable Schools, Colleges
12/03/2019
Stadium Gets Poor Marks for Preventing Bird Strikes
12/03/2019
FMs Responding To Sick Buildings, Hidden Threats
11/27/2019
NSF Updates Standard on Flooring at Water Play Venues
11/26/2019
Maintenance Insights To Keep Plumbing Systems Flowing
11/25/2019
OSHA Resources Address Cold Weather Workers
11/22/2019
K-12 District Faces Questions on Maintenance Funds
11/20/2019
NIOSH Targets Safety of Young Workers
11/19/2019
Historic L.A. Memorial Coliseum Gets $315 Million Renovation
11/18/2019
Standard on Healthy Building Water Systems in the Works
11/14/2019
How Resilient Are Your Facilities?
11/14/2019
New $41.5 Million New York Library Fails Accessibility Tests
11/13/2019
ASHRAE Updated IAQ Standards 62.1, 62.2
11/12/2019
U.S. Schools' Capital Funds Cut 20 Percent Since '08: Report
11/07/2019
Access Board Resolves 49 Accessibility Cases
11/06/2019
Can Smartphones Drive Citywide Energy Efficiency?
11/05/2019
Mold, PCB Endanger Students in School Facilities
11/04/2019
Maintenance Woes Plague Building Museum
11/01/2019
ASHRAE Updates Energy Standard 90.1
10/31/2019
Penn State Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions by One-Third
10/30/2019
New Guide Covers School Emergency Plans
10/29/2019
NYC Map Shows Progress on Emissions
10/28/2019
ANSI Standard Covers Robotic Mowers
10/24/2019
Bird’s-Eye View: Drone Boosts Irrigation Efficiency
10/23/2019
California Targets Irrigation Water Efficiency
10/22/2019
WeWork Phone Booths Pose Formaldehyde Threat in Buildings
10/18/2019
Earthquake! Oct. 17 Drill Spotlights Preparation
10/17/2019
AASHE Releases STARS 2.2 Rating System
10/17/2019
World Earthquake Drill Coming Oct. 17
10/15/2019
Change Agent: Revamping Maintenance for Energy Efficiency, Productivity
10/15/2019
Achievement Awards: Shining a Spotlight on Maintenance
10/11/2019
Pests Disrupt Students’ New Semester
10/11/2019
OSHA Rule Addresses Respirators
10/10/2019
As ADA Nears 30, Challenges to Accessibility Remain
10/09/2019
Free Book Covers Boiler Applications
10/08/2019
Federal Facilities Continue to Struggle with Maintenance
10/04/2019
Resources Target Grounds Care Efficiency, Safety
10/03/2019
Artificial Intelligence Making Its Mark In School Security
10/02/2019
Tool Offers Dashboard on Facility Energy Use
10/01/2019
NFPA Standard Addresses Energy Storage Systems
09/26/2019
The Role of School Design in Mitigating Mass Shootings
09/26/2019
OSHA Resources Target Flood Preparedness
09/24/2019
Earthquakes Threaten Thousands of Students: Study
09/20/2019
Public Support National Parks Maintenance: Poll
09/19/2019
False Active Shooter Report Leads to Changes at University
09/18/2019
Maintenance Tech Saves Lives in Maine Building Explosion
09/17/2019
EPA Targets K-12 Maintenance and IAQ
09/17/2019
Higher Education Facilities in the Sustainability Spotlight
09/12/2019
Damaged Electrical Equipment: Repair or Replace?
09/12/2019
Nature Center Offers Free Outdoor Wheelchairs, Improves Accessibility
09/11/2019
Managers Face Tough Balancing Act
09/11/2019
Standard Targets Internally Powered Architectural Hardware Devices
09/10/2019
Updated Rating Systems Targets Building Health
09/05/2019
Hot Classrooms, Tight Budgets Challenge K-12 District
09/05/2019
ABMA Offers Guidance on CO in Boiler Rooms
09/03/2019
DOE Evaluates Tunable White Classroom Lighting
08/29/2019
Vision Awards Recognize Building Product Excellence
08/28/2019
Resilience and Codes Targets of National Strategy
08/27/2019
Resilience and Codes Targets of National Strategy
08/27/2019
Resources Target Smart Water Use
08/23/2019
Cool Roofs Ease Urban Heat Island: Study
08/20/2019
Cool Roofs and Mitigating Heat Waves' Effects
08/20/2019
Cooling Crisis: City’s Schools Battle Heat, Budget
08/16/2019
Grounds Resources Target Water Efficiency
08/15/2019
National Disgrace: Parks Battle Huge Maintenance Backlog
08/14/2019
K-12 Districts Battle Major Health Hazards
08/13/2019
Grounds Care Safety Strategies
08/13/2019
Smart Staffing: Technology Challenges Managers
08/08/2019
Climate Protesters Superglue Themselves To U.S. Capitol Entrance
08/07/2019
Grounds Care Safety Target of Resources
08/06/2019
Legionnaires’ Shuts Down Atlanta Hotel
08/06/2019
UL Issues Warning on Replacement LED Luminaires
08/01/2019
Primers Target Financing for Upgrade Projects
07/30/2019
State Weighs Massive Maintenance Bond Proposal
07/29/2019
Hospital Faces Compliance-Maintenance Decision
07/26/2019
Certification Targets Lighting Controls
07/25/2019
University Implements New Emergency Policies
07/24/2019
NIOSH Resource Targets Workplace Chemicals
07/23/2019
Explosions Rock Utility, Leave City Without Power
07/23/2019
NFPA Training Targets Security, Fire Safety
07/18/2019
NFPA Warns of Summer Electrical Hazards
07/16/2019
Snow Management: Updated Best Practices Checklist
07/15/2019
CDC: Crypto Outbreaks Rising
07/12/2019
University System Halts Use of a Pesticide
07/12/2019
Climate Change: The Impact on Facilities and Communities
07/11/2019
Resilience Target of New Guide
07/11/2019
Washington DC Begins Recovery from Flooding
07/10/2019
Building Design with Maintenance in Mind
07/09/2019
E. coli Case Shuts Down Schools
07/03/2019
Green Globes Approves Commercial Building Standard
07/02/2019
Addressing Deferred Maintenance Improves the conditions of University Facilities
07/01/2019
NFPA Standard Aids Risk Assessment
06/27/2019
Cyberattacks Grow as Threat to Facilities, Operations
06/27/2019
K-12 Schools Turn to High-Tech Security Options
06/26/2019
NEMA Issues Standard on LED Retrofits
06/25/2019
Green Seal Resources Target Indoor Health
06/20/2019
Deferred Maintenance Closes University Buildings
06/20/2019
Healthcare Facilities Embrace Resilience Standard
06/19/2019
How to Protect People and Society From Earthquakes
06/18/2019
BIM Standard Is Target of Free Guide
06/18/2019
Potential Active Shooter Incidents Lead to Increased K-12 Security
06/14/2019
2019's Hurricane Season Could Be Below Average
06/11/2019
K-12 District Delays Use of Facial Recognition Security
06/10/2019
Irrigation Efficiency: Tools and Calculators
06/06/2019
OSHA Resources Help Recognize Heat-Related Illness
06/04/2019
Hiring: The Inside Story
06/03/2019
NFPA Targets Risk Assessment in Cities
05/30/2019
Army National Guard Camp Rebuilding After Flooding
05/30/2019
What ‘Game of Thrones’ Says About Resilience
05/29/2019
OSHA Offers Emergency Preparedness Resources
05/28/2019
LEED v4.1 Update Targets Cities and Communities
05/23/2019
170-Year-Old Building Undergoes $43 Million Renovation
05/23/2019
Significant Flood Event Threatens Southern California Facilities
05/22/2019
CDC Offers Pool Chemical Safety Resources
05/21/2019
Higher Ed Rethinking Breastfeeding Spaces
05/17/2019
Green Roofs and Their Benefit to IAQ
05/16/2019
NEMA Targets Electrical Energy Storage Systems
05/16/2019
Government Facilities Struggle to Implement Cybersecurity
05/14/2019
DOE Updates Tools for Building Energy Modeling
05/14/2019
D.C. City-Wide Plan Addresses Flooding and Other Threats
05/13/2019
Maintenance Imperils U.S. Military Mission
05/09/2019
Earthquakes: Report IDs Vulnerable Buildings
05/09/2019
May Is Building Safety Month
05/07/2019
USGBC Campaign Promotes Positive Impact of Green Buildings
05/07/2019
The Resurgence Legionnaires' and Resources to Help Address It
05/07/2019
Effective Project Management Helps University Reduce Energy Usage
05/06/2019
Measles Quarantines Students at Two Major Universities
05/06/2019
Earthquake Report Reveals Facilities in Peril
05/03/2019
Building Safety Month Focuses on Resilience and Codes
05/02/2019
NYC Bill Targets Building Emissions
05/02/2019
Manager's Role in Project Management Leads to Successful Renovations
05/01/2019
Notre Dame Cathedral Fire Sends Warning to All Facilities
04/30/2019
Benchmarks Address Building Resilience
04/30/2019
Toolkit Addresses K-12 Lighting Challenges
04/25/2019
Energy Standard Targets Historic Buildings
04/23/2019
Groups Seek Input on IoT Cybersecurity
04/18/2019
University Warns Students of Measles Threat
04/17/2019
Deadly Fungus Threatens Medical Facilities
04/16/2019
NFPA Training Targets Energy Storage and Solar Systems
04/11/2019
Drones Expanding Reach for Facility Inspections
04/11/2019
HVAC and Lighting Upgrades Help University Cut Costs
04/10/2019
Legionella: ASHRAE Standard To Target Water Systems
04/09/2019
After Service, Veterans Turning to Maintenance and Engineering
04/09/2019
Which Cities Have The Highest Rate of Bird and Building Collisions?
04/05/2019
Seismic Safety Standards Require California Hospital Upgrades
04/04/2019
Many K-12 Schools Dealing with Lead Drinking Water
04/03/2019
Lead in School Drinking Water Threatens Millions: Report
04/02/2019
Deferred Maintenance Plagues Education Facilities
04/01/2019
Staffing: The Never-Ending Challenge
03/29/2019
Infection Control Improves, but Threat Remains: CDC
03/28/2019
NFMT: K-12 Facilities Face Energy and Deferred Maintenance Challenges
03/27/2019
New Standards Target Energy-Efficient Buildings
03/26/2019
The Green New Deal and Reducing Building Emissions
03/25/2019
Deferred Maintenance and Mold Eats City's Surplus
03/20/2019
OSHA Resources Target Landscaping Safety
03/19/2019
Benefits and Impacts of a Facility Renewal Program
03/19/2019
Renovations in Abandoned Buildings Bring Major Cities Back to Life
03/18/2019
LEED Pilot Credit Targets DC Power
03/14/2019
Report Targets Worker Fatigue
03/12/2019
ADA: Accessibility in National Parks
03/11/2019
Maximizing CMMS To Meet Evolving Needs
03/08/2019
Birds: Proposed Laws Target Building Design
03/07/2019
Green Benchmarking Tool Aids Higher Education
03/07/2019
Mold Watch: One State’s Attempt at Healthier IAQ
03/06/2019
Effectively Implementing a Facility Renewal Program
03/06/2019
NEMA Standard Addresses Internal Electrical Cables
03/05/2019
Hard Times: Prisons Battle Maintenance Backlogs
03/05/2019
Airport, Hospital Alerted Over Measles
03/04/2019
Floodwaters Cover California Community
02/28/2019
NIOSH: Beware Outdoor Work in Cold Weather
02/28/2019
OSHA Promotes Carbon Monoxide Safety
02/26/2019
Death Leads to OSHA Safety Notices
02/25/2019
Deferred Maintenance: Help on the Way?
02/22/2019
Total Cost of Ownership Focus of Standard
02/21/2019
University Taps into Facility Data To Improve Maintenance
02/21/2019
Culture Change: MD Anderson Embraces Proactive Maintenance
02/20/2019
Good News for Deferred Maintenance?
02/19/2019
Drone Documents Condition of State’s Tallest Building
02/19/2019
Green Seal Offers Market-Specific Resources
02/19/2019
Toolkit Targets Facility Water Efficiency
02/14/2019
Rats Plague LA City Hall
02/12/2019
OSHA Offers Portable Generator Fact Sheet
02/12/2019
New York Tops List of Legionnaires' Cases
02/07/2019
Millions for Mold in One Florida County
02/05/2019
NEMA Releases Standards and Product Guide
02/04/2019
Birds and Buildings: A Better Way
02/04/2019
Deferred Maintenance: Process for Performance
02/04/2019
Facility Embraces Facial Recognition
02/01/2019
Military Academies Battle Deferred Maintenance
01/31/2019
NY Lays Out ‘Green New Deal’
01/31/2019
NEMA Releases Luminaire Guidelines
01/31/2019
OSHA: Worker Death Prompts Scrutiny
01/30/2019
OSHA Raises Penalties for 2019
01/29/2019
Building Resilience Is Target of New Benchmark
01/24/2019
NEMA Revises Equipment Enclosures Standard
01/22/2019
Deferred Maintenance: Turning Plans Into Action
01/22/2019
Changing Tables Now Mandatory in Some Restrooms
01/21/2019
Campus Struggles to Protect Birds from Buildings
01/18/2019
Maximum Accessibility: Airport Restroom Aims High
01/17/2019
Correction
01/17/2019
OSHA Resources Address Workplace Falls
01/17/2019
Signs of Trouble: Universal Sued over Signage
01/15/2019
CDC: Flu Season Likely To Be Bad
01/15/2019
Campuses Raise Maintenance Funding
01/11/2019
Building Codes Cut Hazards to Facilities: Report
01/10/2019
Deferred Maintenance: Thinking Beyond School Walls
01/10/2019
Facilities Technology: Classrooms as Laboratories
01/09/2019
GAO: Update Data on Asbestos in Federal Buildings
01/08/2019
Deferred Maintenance: School District Attacks the Backlog
01/08/2019
Old Buildings Challenge Cities
01/04/2019
Utility Vehicle Recalled over Rollover Hazard
01/03/2019
National Parks Struggle With Shutdown
01/03/2019
City Struggles with ADA Compliance
01/02/2019
OSHA Offers Winter Weather Hazard Guidance
12/27/2018
The Winding Road to Resilience
12/27/2018
Schools Among Target of Mold Resources
12/26/2018
Pest Problems: Sports Facilities Face Major Issues
12/21/2018
More Active Shooters Prompt Higher Ed Responses
12/20/2018
International Fire Safety Standards in Development
12/20/2018
NIOSH Targets Mold in Buildings
12/18/2018
Schools Address Last Year’s Heating Problems
12/17/2018
Elevator Inspections Challenge University
12/14/2018
Deferred Maintenance: Making the Case for Upgrades
12/14/2018
Program Targets Products' Sustainability Data
12/13/2018
Grounds: Successful Soil Strategy
12/12/2018
Certification Targets Maintenance, Construction in Facilities
12/11/2018
Accessibility Mapping Focuses on Facilities
12/06/2018
ASHRAE Compiles Legionnaires' Resources
12/06/2018
Grounds: The Graffiti Battle
12/06/2018
Building Codes Minimize Quake Damage
12/04/2018
LEED Offers Recertification for Projects
12/04/2018
Deferred Maintenance: Setting Priorities
12/03/2018
VA Needs Improved Maintenance: GAO
11/30/2018
Mass-Notification Error Leads to Hospital Evacuation
11/29/2018
Resources Target Healthy Lighting Patterns
11/29/2018
Bedbugs Bring Headaches to Facilities
11/28/2018
OSHA Lists Top 10 Safety Violations
11/27/2018
International Green Construction Code Released
11/27/2018
Grounds: Utility Vehicle, Water and Security Issues
11/27/2018
Deferred Maintenance: Formulating a Plan
11/20/2018
LEED Zero Aims at Net Zero Operations in Buildings
11/20/2018
K-12 Finances: Good News in One State
11/16/2018
Arena Is for the Birds — Literally
11/15/2018
California Law Targets IoT Devices
11/15/2018
Wildfires Wreak Havoc on California
11/14/2018
NIST Reports on Occupancy After Disasters
11/13/2018
Facial Recognition Moves Closer to Facilities
11/12/2018
20 Percent of City’s Buildings Inefficient
11/09/2018
WaterSense Becomes Part of Federal Law
11/08/2018
Green Parking Structure Precertification Available
11/06/2018
Grounds Management: Hardscape's Effect on Equipment Specification
11/06/2018
Enhanced Security for Office Buildings
11/05/2018
Natural Light Tops Office Amenities List
11/02/2018
ADA and Outdoor Public Spaces
11/01/2018
Resource Targets Capital Renewal Programs
11/01/2018
College Ensures Grounds Management Efforts Are Sustainable
11/01/2018
Eye on Energy: Routine Maintenance Can Improve Efficiency
10/31/2018
Green Buildings’ Impact Expands
10/31/2018
OSHA Lists Top Violations
10/30/2018
Active Shooters and ‘Hardened’ Schools
10/26/2018
Hand, Foot and Mouth Outbreaks Strike Facilities
10/25/2018
Boil-Water Order Hits City and Its Facilities
10/24/2018
Energy Efficiency Leads to Enhanced K-12 Learning Environment
10/24/2018
Project Management: Avoiding Failure
10/23/2018
OSHA Targets Workplace Opioid Overdoses
10/23/2018
Worker Dies in Fall from Roof
10/23/2018
University Battles Indoor Mold
10/19/2018
Labor Department Offers Post-Hurricane Guidance
10/18/2018
Growing Campus Offers Variety of Grounds Challenges
10/18/2018
VA Hospitals Losing Equipment: Report
10/17/2018
Resource Spotlights Facility Role in Infections
10/16/2018
School District Upgrades Focus on Energy Savings
10/16/2018
Awarding Achievements in Maintenance
10/15/2018
NIST Report Pushes Resilience
10/12/2018
Legionnaires’ Reports Continue to Grow
10/11/2018
Mold Forces University To Move Students
10/10/2018
Hurricane Michael: Preparation and Recovery Resources
10/10/2018
Resource Assesses Facility Security
10/09/2018
ADA Issues Remain for University
10/09/2018
ADA Forum Addresses Assembly Areas
10/04/2018
Baby Changing Stations Take Center Stage
10/03/2018
Tool Helps Buildings Assess Security
10/02/2018
Worker’s Death Highlights Safety Measures
10/01/2018
Disneyland Cited Over Legionnaires’
09/28/2018
Campuses Recognized for Sustainability
09/27/2018
How Much Deferred Maintenance Is Too Much?
09/26/2018
WaterSense about to Become Federal Law
09/25/2018
ASHRAE Revamps Online Standards Review
09/20/2018
ADA, Beaches and the Need for Accessibility
09/20/2018
Data Resource Targets Energy Retrofits
09/18/2018
Building Resilience and Climate Change
09/18/2018
LEDs: Benefits of an Upgrade
09/18/2018
Facilities Face Security Hurdle
09/17/2018
Hurricanes: Resources for Response and Recovery
09/14/2018
OSHA Updates Legionellosis Resources
09/13/2018
Heavy Rains, Floods in the Wake of Hurricanes
09/13/2018
School Repairs Focus of Federal Bill
09/11/2018
Flashlight Recalled Over Explosion Hazard
09/11/2018
ASHRAE Updates Legionnaires’ Standard
09/10/2018
LEDs: One Small Step to Big Savings
09/10/2018
The Resurgence of Legionnaires’ Disease
09/07/2018
Access Board Marks 50 Years of ABA
09/06/2018
Cool Schools? AC Issues Cancel Classes
09/05/2018
Fire Safety Worries in Higher Education
09/04/2018
Study Targets Hotel Energy, Water Trends
09/04/2018
CDC Releases Model Pool and Spa Code
08/30/2018
Fire Station Fire Offers Reminder
08/30/2018
K-12 Schools: Security vs. Maintenance
08/29/2018
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Face Plumbing Upgrade Challenges and Learn from Lessons
08/29/2018
Access Board Resources Target ABA
08/28/2018
Pesticide Verdict Offers Safety Reminder
08/23/2018
Legionella: ASHRAE Updates Standard
08/23/2018
Computers To Battle Snow and Ice?
08/21/2018
EPA Guide Targets Energy Efficiency Projects
08/21/2018
Power Outage and the Impact of Planning
08/17/2018
Airport Concourse Increases Square Footage, Decreases Water Usage
08/17/2018
Asbestos Returning Under Trump’s EPA?
08/15/2018
OSHA Aims To Ease Reporting Rules
08/14/2018
Deferred Maintenance: National Parks Struggle
08/10/2018
Legionnaires’ Outbreaks Create Facility Challenges
08/09/2018
OSHA Resources Target Wildfire Recovery
08/09/2018
Plumbing Renovations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Target Savings
08/08/2018
SITES Certification: Tips for Success
08/07/2018
Birds Causing Problems for Facilities
08/06/2018
School Security a K-12 Focus
08/03/2018
ADA Resource Targets Service Counters
08/02/2018
Mold Develops in State Health Building
07/31/2018
DOE Tool Offers Funding Guidance
07/31/2018
Lessons in Security: Universities Rethink Protection
07/30/2018
Overcoming Portable Cooling Obstacles
07/30/2018
Sustainability Factors for Utility Vehicle Specification
07/27/2018
Finding Funding: Tackling Deferred Maintenance
07/27/2018
ASHRAE Resource Explores Energy and Facilities
07/26/2018
High-Performance Buildings: Impact and Insights
07/25/2018
The Disconnect Between Maintenance and Design
07/25/2018
Solar Energy Standards Updated
07/24/2018
IAQ Issues: Schools Tackle Mold, Lead, Asbestos
07/23/2018
How to Specify Portable Cooling for Facility Needs
07/23/2018
Drought and Facility Water Conservation
07/20/2018
Explosion Rocks Midtown Manhattan
07/20/2018
White Paper Targets Lighting Savings
07/19/2018
Calculator Pinpoints Roof Savings
07/17/2018
Historic Renovation Targets Area Rehabilitation
07/17/2018
Maintenance Money: Sports Teams Seek Options
07/16/2018
Improving School Security with Facility Upgrades
07/13/2018
Portable Cooling When it Counts
07/13/2018
Boiler Installation Is Subject of Free Guide
07/12/2018
Fire Safety Threatened by Inspection Issues
07/12/2018
Specifying Utility Vehicles to Meet Unique Needs
07/11/2018
Certificate Targets PV Inspection and Verification
07/10/2018
Flooding Impacts Facility Operations 10 Years Later
07/06/2018
Health and Wellness Standard Pilot Released
07/05/2018
Irrigation Systems Offer Savings Opportunities
07/03/2018
Alert Targets Commercial Pool and Spa Operators
07/03/2018
Sick Building: University Opens ‘Hotel Influenza’
07/02/2018
Legionnaires: City Lags in HVAC System Inspections
06/29/2018
Resources Target Rooftop Unit Efficiency
06/28/2018
Earthquakes Pose Real Threat to Buildings
06/27/2018
Cool Schools, Student Performance Linked: Study
06/26/2018
ADA: University Addresses Lawn Accessibility
06/25/2018
Types of Mowers: A Closer Look
06/25/2018
Considerations for Sustainable Mowing
06/22/2018
Guide Addresses Building Project Uncertainty
06/21/2018
Old Buildings, New Technology Create Questions
06/21/2018
Mowers: The Importance of Operator Comfort and Ergonomics
06/20/2018
NFPA Standard Covers Active Shooters
06/19/2018
Outsourcing and the Cost-Quality Balance
06/15/2018
Think Big, Start Small
06/15/2018
Boiler Maintenance, Technology Focus of Resources
06/14/2018
Raccoon Scales Building, Becomes Star
06/14/2018
Design and Maintenance: The Missing Link
06/14/2018
Buildings That Think? University Hopes So
06/13/2018
Legionella: NSF Addresses Outbreaks, Standard
06/12/2018
Sick Buildings: The Battle for Hygiene
06/12/2018
Legionella: Outbreak Strikes 6 University Buildings
06/11/2018
Key Decision Points for Mower Specification
06/11/2018
Mowers Evolve To Meet User Demands
06/07/2018
California Sets Water-Efficiency Goals
06/07/2018
Maintenance Matters: University Tackles Repair Backlog
06/07/2018
LEED Changes Target Parking Structures
06/05/2018
Green Spaces and Facility Image
06/05/2018
What’s Old Is New: Historic Renovations
06/04/2018
NFPA Targets Electrical Hazards and Pools
05/31/2018
GAO Report Targets Maintenance and Design
05/29/2018
School Security: Facilities Revisit Protection
05/23/2018
Disease Report Focuses on Hotel Pools, Hot Tubs
05/22/2018
School Shooting Raises Security Issues
05/22/2018
Water Watch: Legionella Strikes University
05/18/2018
Greener Cities: Expanding Parks Bring Change
05/18/2018
NEMA Standard Addresses Raceways
05/17/2018
Birds, Buildings and Sustainability
05/16/2018
Children Sickened After Visits to Aquarium
05/15/2018
NSF Standard Aims at Building Water Systems
05/15/2018
Trade Press Media Group's New Owner and Bright Future
05/15/2018
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Success Story
05/11/2018
Standard To Address Drone Use
05/10/2018
NFPA Standard Addresses Active Shooters
05/08/2018
Maintenance Woes Plague Nuke Infrastructure
05/08/2018
Water Watch: City Embraces Stormwater Management
05/07/2018
May Is Building Safety Month
05/03/2018
Defense Department Battles Deferred Maintenance
05/02/2018
EPA's WaterSense Receives Support for Funding
05/01/2018
White House Maintenance: An Inside Look
05/01/2018
Solar Spotlight: Historic Castle Embraces Technology
05/01/2018
Fire Focus: Rating System Exposes Buildings’ Risk
04/30/2018
Bee-ing Green: Company Promotes Sustainability with Bees
04/27/2018
Dry Weather Revives Fears of Water Shortages
04/26/2018
Facilities and Fire: The Road to Recovery
04/26/2018
School Security: States Increasing Funding
04/26/2018
Bird Watcher: Design Aims to Minimize Collisions
04/25/2018
Guide Targets Networked Lighting Controls
04/24/2018
Cool Roofing Resources Target Savings, System Performance
04/19/2018
Buildings and Birds: Protecting the Wildlife
04/18/2018
Irrigation System Resources Aim to Improve Efficiency
04/17/2018
Lighting Control: Overcoming Obstacles
04/16/2018
Data Center Certification Now Available
04/12/2018
Military Maintenance Funding Improves
04/12/2018
Technology Advances Impact Facilities
04/11/2018
NEMA Addresses Wireless Technology and Life Safety
04/10/2018
Upgrade Brings Savings to Light
04/10/2018
Roof Replacement: Assessing Challenges and Applying Strategy
04/06/2018
OSHA Offers On-Site Consultation
04/05/2018
YouTube Shooting: Renewed Scrutiny for Office Buildings
04/05/2018
Outcry Over Facilities’ Deferred Maintenance
04/03/2018
EPA Proposal Aims at Aerosol Cans
03/29/2018
Emergency Preparedness Benefits Expand
03/28/2018
NFPA Report Targets Electrical Safety
03/27/2018
VA Faces Critics Over Management Practices
03/26/2018
Power Outage Plagues Healthcare Facility
03/23/2018
Commissioning Target of Updated Standard
03/22/2018
Shooting Reinforces Need for Tighter Security
03/21/2018
New Standard Addresses Pool Accessibility
03/20/2018
Campus Bridge Collapse Highlights Safety Issues
03/16/2018
Free Software Targets OSHA Reporting
03/15/2018
NEMA Publishes New Motor Guide
03/13/2018
Quake Watch: More Facilities Face Earthquake Issues
03/13/2018
Legionnaires’ Outbreak Strikes Hospital
03/12/2018
Hand Check: New Effort Focuses on Hand Hygiene
03/09/2018
Deferred Maintenance: What Will It Take To Act?
03/09/2018
Building Design: Sustainable and Functional?
03/08/2018
Propane Use Lowers Emissions, Study Says
03/07/2018
Water Woes: Challenges Loom for Western U.S.
03/07/2018
Shootings Increase Scrutiny of Facility Plans
03/06/2018
Door Hardware Standard Covers Egress
03/01/2018
ASHRAE Guide Targets School Energy Efficiency
02/27/2018
Flood Focus: Heavy Rains Strike University, Region
02/23/2018
FEMA Rolls Out Simplified Seismic Design Guidance
02/22/2018
Resilient Facilities: Preparing for Growing Threats
02/21/2018
Cooling Technologies Target of New Study
02/20/2018
House Votes to Alter ADA
02/16/2018
Deferred Maintenance: Drastic Strategies Take Hold
02/15/2018
Fire Safety: Resource Targets Building Facades
02/15/2018
Eye on Energy Star: Proposed Budget Could Spell Trouble
02/14/2018
Olympian Effort: HVAC, IAQ and the Winter Games
02/13/2018
OSHA Provides Guidance on Flu Prevention
02/13/2018
Green and Healthy: Hospitals Embrace Sustainability
02/12/2018
Boilers: Repair or Replace?
02/09/2018
Boilers: Specifying for Facility Needs
02/09/2018
Boilers: Overcoming Challenges, Learning Lessons
02/09/2018
Generator Safety Focus of Group's Reminder
02/08/2018
ADA on Deck: Lawsuit Contends Stadium Not Accessible
02/06/2018
Checklist Targets HVAC Moisture and Humidity
02/06/2018
Tips to Better Understanding Your Audiences
02/06/2018
Cooling Towers and Legionnaires’: Assessing the Risk
02/05/2018
ASHRAE Creates Portal to 90.1
02/01/2018
Engineering Alliance Targets Military Personnel
01/30/2018
How To Deal With Snow Management
01/26/2018
UL Adds Carpet Products to Green Database
01/25/2018
BIM: Facilities on Hold for Standard
01/23/2018
Solar Windows on the Horizon
01/22/2018
IAQ Issues Flare Up Schools
01/19/2018
Cold Weather Exposes Facility Condition Woes
01/17/2018
Eye on Energy: City’s Buildings To Be Graded
01/15/2018
Flu Focus: Health Care Facilities Prepare for Outbreaks
01/11/2018
Deferred Maintenance: Higher Education Struggles
01/09/2018
Earthquake Rattles Northeast U.S. Facilities
01/09/2018
Roof Replacement: Planning For Success
01/09/2018
UConn Roof Project Offers Management Lessons
01/09/2018
Winter Woes: Floods, Snow Pummel Facilities in Eastern U.S.
01/08/2018
HVAC Systems Tested by Frigid Temperatures
01/05/2018
Winter Woes: Snow and Wind Threaten Buildings
01/04/2018
Grounds: Tough Choice on Historic Tree
01/03/2018
Snow Kidding: Major Storm Tests Area’s Preparation
12/28/2017
Asbestos Alert Targets Maintenance Workers
12/21/2017
Power Problem: Outage Strikes Major Airport
12/20/2017
Dan Hounsell: Learning Lessons From Chaos
12/19/2017
Schools and Guns: Anniversary Triggers Debate
12/14/2017
Legionella: New Guidance on Disease’s Prevention
12/13/2017
Night Lights: Study Spotlights Impact of Lighting
12/13/2017
Fire Safety: Planning Ahead for Disaster
12/11/2017
Tech Talk: The Impact on Facilities
12/08/2017
White House Bugged! Maintenance Targets Roaches, Ants
12/05/2017
Curtailing Facility Water Usage Can Aid Sustainability Efforts
12/05/2017
Implementing Water Saving Strategies
12/05/2017
ADA: Facilities Continue Upgrades for Accessibility
11/29/2017
Legionnaire's Disease: Outbreaks Cause New Worries
11/28/2017
Fire Safety: Emergency Tests Planning
11/27/2017
Flu Focus: Preparing and Protecting Facilities
11/22/2017
Maintenance: System Failure Offers Reminder
11/21/2017
Dan Hounsell: Choosing Maintenance Over New Construction
11/17/2017
Legionella: Plumbing Focus of New Research
11/16/2017
Security Spotlight: Facility Upgrades Safeguards
11/13/2017
Lighting Upgrades Affordable and Beneficial: EIA
10/24/2017
Water Watch: Finding Lost Water
10/19/2017
New HVAC Technology Can Deliver Benefits Beyond Bottom Line
10/17/2017
Assessing Current HVAC Equipment
10/17/2017
Calculating HVAC Technology Benefits and Savings
10/17/2017
Dan Hounsell: Planning for Unexpected Maintenance
10/13/2017
Renovation Spotlight: One University’s Projects
10/13/2017
ADA on Campus: University Targets Accessibility
10/12/2017
OSHA Releases Top 10 Hazards
10/11/2017
Green on Top: New Standard for Vegetative Roofs
10/05/2017
Greener Grounds: One University's Efforts
10/04/2017
Planning for Emergency Cooling
10/02/2017
Cooling in a Crisis
09/27/2017
IAQ: Clearing the Air on Healthier Facilities
09/19/2017
ADA: Accessibility and Google Maps
09/18/2017
K-12 Schools Eye Hurricane Recovery
09/14/2017
Restroom Review: Unique Facilities in NYC
09/14/2017
Hurricane Harvey: Museums Take Stock, Recover
09/12/2017
Grounds Watch: Understanding Benefits of Trees
09/08/2017
Hospitals Prepare for Hurricane’s Aftermath
09/07/2017
Emergency Prep: Finding Cooling in a Crisis
09/06/2017
The People Side of Facilities
09/05/2017
Grounds Watch: Understanding Benefits of Trees
08/31/2017
Maintenance Worker Cited in Emergency Response
08/30/2017
IoT, Drones and Software: Technologies Converge
08/21/2017
Emergency Preparedness: Managers Discuss Efforts to Protect Occupants and Operations in a Crisis
08/18/2017
Deferred Maintenance and the FBI
08/10/2017
Lighting Retrofits Cut Energy Use, Study Finds
08/02/2017
Improving the Image of Maintenance
08/01/2017
Maintenance, Money, and the State of Facilities
07/21/2017
Hot-Weather Safety: Tactics to Protect Workers
07/19/2017
Accessibility Action: ICC Updates Standard
07/18/2017
Fire Fallout: NFPA To Develop Assessment Tool
07/17/2017
Deferred Maintenance: The Impact Spreads
07/13/2017
Drones on Display: Show Explores Technology
07/12/2017
Legionnaire’s Lookout: Disease Hits Two Facilities
07/06/2017
Legionnaire’s Disease: Report Targets Hospitals
07/05/2017
Maintenance: In With the Old, Out With the New
06/30/2017
In or Out: Alaska Turns To Maintenance Outsourcing
06/29/2017
Girding the Grid: Protecting the Electricity Supply
06/28/2017
Drones and the Impact on Facilities
06/27/2017
Dan Hounsell: Ensuring Long-Term Facility Performance
06/27/2017
Facility Footprint: VA Mulls Closing Buildings
06/20/2017
Roofing: School District Replaces Aging Systems
06/06/2017
Roofing: Weather Causes Concerns in Systems Replacement
06/06/2017
SIDEBAR: Raising The Roof on Efficiency
06/06/2017
Dan Hounsell: How to Communicate With the C-suite
06/02/2017
Power Problem: Outage Darkens Major U.S. City
05/31/2017
Buy Smart: Roundtable: Managers Discuss Strategies and Tactics to Help Specify Products That Can Benefit a Facility
05/30/2017
Mobile Technology: Managers Offer Insights and Strategies
04/25/2017
Drone to Take Closer Look at Historic Facility
04/25/2017
Deferred Maintenance: 'Ticking Time Bomb'
04/13/2017
LED Lighting Upgrades Deliver Savings
04/06/2017
Planning for an LED Upgrade
04/06/2017
Clearing the Air: IAQ Issues at GSA Building
04/05/2017
Dan Hounsell: Knowledge Is Power, Don't Lose It
04/04/2017
Facility Condition and Productivity: The Maintenance Link
03/30/2017
Facility Condition and Productivity: The Maintenance Link
03/28/2017
Maintenance Success in the Spotlight
02/27/2017
Water Conservation: Managers Offer Insights and Strategies
02/17/2017
Roof Coatings: Three Myths
02/14/2017
Planning Painting Projects That Perform
02/10/2017
Facilities Dictate Planning for Painting Projects
02/10/2017
Preparation Key for Successful Paint Applicaitons
02/10/2017
HVAC Upgrades Benefit from In-House Expertise
02/08/2017
Savvy Specification Benefits HVAC Upgrades
02/08/2017
Partnering for Successful HVAC Upgrades
02/08/2017
OSHA Rule Targets Work Surfaces and Falls
02/02/2017
Maintenance Strategies for Success: Prevent, Predict or React?
01/30/2017
Managers Discuss Inventory Management Strategies
01/27/2017
Roofing Materials Now in Spanish
01/26/2017
Data Centers: Energy Efficiency and Maintenance
01/17/2017
Boiler and HVAC Upgrades Helps California Airport's Energy Efficiency
01/13/2017
Airport Navigates HVAC Issues During Central Plant Expansion
01/13/2017
Airport Fines Clear Skies to HVAC Savings
01/13/2017
Greener Campuses: Universities Address Water Shortages
01/11/2017
Water Watch: Next-Level Conservation Tactics
01/05/2017
Infrared Insights: Strategies for Troubleshooting Key Systems
12/29/2016
Vocational Training and the Future of Maintenance
12/21/2016
IAQ Issues Driving Out Courthouse Workers
12/13/2016
Legionella Outbreak Strikes Maintenance Buildings
11/30/2016
Rethinking Repairs: City Tries New Maintenance Tactic
11/29/2016
Maintenance Strategies for Irrigation Systems
11/22/2016
Fleet Management: The GPS-Productivity Link
11/18/2016
Director of Maintenance Dives into Data for Making Decisions
11/18/2016
Manager Sells Staff on Benefits of Using GPS
11/18/2016
Lighting Controls: New Certification Created
11/16/2016
BIM, Data and Smarter Maintenance Approach
11/14/2016
Water Woes: Conservation in Western U.S. Falters
11/09/2016
Changing Restrooms: New Law Mandates Baby-Changing Stations
11/08/2016
Editorial: Managers are Talking — and Listening — to Technicians, Supervisors
10/26/2016
Snow and Ice Management Practices Evolve
10/19/2016
Winter Preparation Presents Staffing Challenges
10/19/2016
How University of Michigan Improved Sustainability of Snow and Ice Operations
10/19/2016
Preparing the Grounds Services Fleet for Winter Season
10/19/2016
Data Centers: New Standard Targets Energy, Maintenance
10/19/2016
U.S. Coast Guard Goes Green With Vegetative Roof
10/12/2016
Green Roof Key Component to Coast Guard's Sustainability Efforts
10/12/2016
Challenges, Benefits Associated With Vegetative Roofs
10/12/2016
Tall Safety Task: Protecting Workers from Falls
10/12/2016
Music Festival Plans More Renovations
10/06/2016
Eyes in the Sky: The Potential for Drones
10/04/2016
Widening the Spotlight on Maintenance and Engineering
09/26/2016
Hitting the Mark: Benchmarking Works, Study Finds
09/22/2016
Energy Games: Survey Targets Sports Venues
09/07/2016
National Dilemma: Parks Services Struggles with Facilities
08/31/2016
Listening an Important Trait for Managers
08/31/2016
Moving History: Smithsonian To Relocate Headquarters
08/30/2016
Facilities and Football: Lambeau’s Facilities Director in Spotlight
08/24/2016
Eyes in the Sky: Drone Use at Facilities Grows
08/19/2016
Fleeing a Fire: ADA Considerations
08/17/2016
Floods and Facilities: Preparing for the Worst
08/16/2016
K-12 Deferred Maintenance: Challenges at Every Turn
08/11/2016
$34 Million In Upgrades Keeps Festival Grounds in Top Condition
08/10/2016
Improving Visitor Experience Goal of Festival Grounds Upgrades
08/10/2016
Wisconsin Weather Presents Festival Maintenance Team Many Challenges
08/10/2016
Water Woes: Restrictions Hit Eastern U.S.
08/09/2016
Moving History: Smithsonian To Relocate Headquarters
08/08/2016
Data Centers: Good News on Energy
08/03/2016
Maintenance Woes: City Struggles with Backlog
08/02/2016
Water Win: Conservation Measures Pay Off
08/01/2016
Drone Directives: New FAA Rules Govern UAV Use
07/26/2016
High Praise for Successful Boiler Retrofit
07/25/2016
In Or Out? K-12 District Wrestles with Outsourcing
07/13/2016
VRF as MVP: HVAC Retrofit Cools Courthouse
07/06/2016
Report Offers Tough Lessons in K-12 Maintenance
07/06/2016
Spotlight on Savings: LED Upgrade Delivers Benefits
06/30/2016
Nobody Knows Facilities Better than In-House Maintenance Teams
06/29/2016
Birds and Buildings: A New Stadium’s Challenges
06/28/2016
Clearing the Air: ASHRAE Standard Addresses IAQ
06/20/2016
Universities and Colleges Turning to Utility Vehicles
06/15/2016
Utility Vehicles Deliver Reliability that Grounds Managers Covet
06/15/2016
Utility Vehicles Match Needs for Increased Power, Performance
06/15/2016
Greener Grounds: GSA Adopts SITES System
06/14/2016
Retrofits Deliver Bottom-Line Benefits to Healthcare Facilities
06/13/2016
Retrofit Strategy: Managers get Involved from Day One
06/13/2016
Healthcare Facilities Retrofits: Making Available Money Work
06/13/2016
Managers Use Knowledge Gained from Past Retrofit Projects
06/13/2016
Sustainable Cities: Must Municipalities Have No Plan
06/07/2016
Technician Training: A Success Story
06/02/2016
Dan Hounsell Editorial: Facility Safety, With a Focus on Facades
05/27/2016
ADA: Plumbing, Piping and Protection
05/17/2016
Procurement: New-Generation Strategies and Tactics for Maintenance Staffs
05/13/2016
Rethinking Roles: Procurement Process Involving more Participants
05/13/2016
Procurement Priorities Change with Increased Product Knowledge
05/13/2016
Changes and Challenges Ahead for Procurement Process
05/13/2016
Doors, Door Hardware, and Tornado Season
04/22/2016
HVAC Upgrade Delivers Savings and Performance
04/20/2016
K-12 Crisis: Report Finds Maintenance Funding Woes
04/18/2016
Savvy Decisions Prevent Flooding Disaster at Medical School
04/11/2016
Vital Hospital Components Considered Vulnerable to Flooding
04/11/2016
New Energy Plant Brings Important Infrastructure Together
04/11/2016
Painstaking Process Bringing New Medical College Energy Plant Online
04/11/2016
Flood-Protection Upgrades Pass First Significant Test
04/11/2016
Dan Hounsell: In-House Intelligence a Valuable Asset
04/08/2016
Buying Green: Database Aims to Streamline Specification
03/25/2016
Restroom Review: Survey Results Identify Problems
03/23/2016
Power Play: A 21st Century Electrical Grid
03/17/2016
Tailoring HVAC Upgrades to Tight Facility Needs
03/11/2016
Ozone Alert: Effective Refrigerant Management
03/04/2016
Time for Managers to Realize Benefits of Social Media
02/29/2016
Drones and Data: The Facilities Challenge
02/26/2016
FAA Creating Rules to Ensure Safe Drone Operation
02/10/2016
Commercial Drones Give Managers Eyes in the Sky
02/08/2016
Managers Strive to Learn Benefits of Drone Technology
02/08/2016
Challenges and Costs Associated with Drone Technology
02/08/2016
Dan Hounsell: Finding Balance a Challenge for Maintenance Managers
01/15/2016
Lambeau Field Expansion Delivers Water Savings and Efficiency to Green Bay Packers' Home
01/06/2016
Lambeau Field Upgrades Feature 38 New Restrooms
01/06/2016
Lambeau Field Operations Staff Benefits from Past Experiences
01/06/2016
Green Bay Packers Renovation Project Produces Water Efficiency
01/06/2016
Talking Points: Protecting Maintenance as Facilities Shrink
11/25/2015
In Case of Emergency: The Facilities Management Role at Arizona State
11/18/2015
Facilities Management's Role in ASU Emergency Response and Recovery Planning
11/18/2015
Arizona State Benefits from Emergency Planning Process
11/18/2015
Dan Hounsell: Advisory Board Members Offer Support, Suggest Direction
10/23/2015
Mobile CMMS Delivers Benefits for Facility Maintenance Managers on the Move
10/16/2015
Software, Hardware Options Expand Mobile CMMS Opportunities
10/16/2015
Moving to Mobile CMMS can Present Challenges
10/16/2015
Going Mobile With CMMS Offers Many Benefits
10/16/2015
Energy Upgrades Roundtable: Managers Discuss Energy Efficiency Challenges
09/29/2015
Dan Hounsell: Communication With IT Department Critical to Success
09/25/2015
Keeping Track of Power Tools a Challenge for Maintenance Departments
09/18/2015
Managing Technicians and Their Tool Needs
09/18/2015
Manual Tracking System Helps Manage Power Tool Distribution
09/18/2015
Determining When to Repair or Replace Power Tools
09/18/2015
Frito-Lay Data Center Expansion Shows Value of Maintenance Department
09/09/2015
Data Center Expansion Meets Growing Need
09/09/2015
Maintenance Team Takes Charge of Data Center
09/09/2015
Dan Hounsell: Bridging the Gap on Maintenance Misconceptions
08/26/2015
Worker Training Roundtable: Managers Discuss Strategies
07/24/2015
Roundtable: Managers Discuss Water Conservation Strategies
07/06/2015
Dan Hounsell: Deferred Maintenance Needs Marketing Plan
06/22/2015
California Campus Capitalizes on Versatility of Utility Vehicles
06/15/2015
Specifying Utility Vehicles for Sustainability
06/15/2015
Impact of Staff on Utility Vehicle Decisions
06/15/2015
Caesars Palace Upgrades Plumbing and Irrigation Systems to Curtail Water Use
06/10/2015
Caesars Palace Targets Largest Paybacks in Water-Conservation Efforts
06/10/2015
Caesars Palace Reduces Water Use Intensity by Almost 20 Percent
06/10/2015
Dan Hounsell: Deferred Maintenance and the Strategies Within the Struggle
05/29/2015
The struggle for deferred maintenance goes on. Consultants offer insights to turn the tide
05/08/2015
Dan Hounsell: Can Money Change the Image of Maintenance?
04/22/2015
Emergency Planning Helps Michigan Hospital in Flood Aftermath
04/14/2015
Receding Floodwaters Offer Good, Bad News for Michigan Hospital
04/14/2015
Hospital's Lessons Learned from Flood Recovery Experience
04/14/2015
Paints and Coatings Contractors: A Recipe For Success
04/08/2015
Potential Problems When Finding a Painting Contractor
04/08/2015
Misconceptions Abound About Painting Contractors
04/08/2015
Fleet Management Strategies for Mowers and Utility Vehicles
03/13/2015
Changing Fuel Technology Impacts Grounds Equipment Efficiency
03/13/2015
Renting an Option for Seldom-Used Grounds Equipment
03/13/2015
Revamped Training Program Seeks to Keep Pace With Changing Facilities
03/05/2015
Restructuring of Operations Produces Positive Results
03/03/2015
Training Programs Must Roll With Department Changes
03/03/2015
Dan Hounsell: Names Change, but the Mission Remains the Same
02/22/2015
Utility Vehicles and the Road to Successful Specification
02/16/2015
Important Utility Vehicle Specification Decisions to Consider
02/16/2015
Lessons Learned From Utility Vehicle Specification
02/16/2015
Managers discuss reactive, preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
02/12/2015
As CMMS collect and store more maintenance data, managers discuss strategies for using them to increase productivity and efficiency
01/25/2015
Dan Hounsell: Embracing Predictive Maintenance Produces Green Strategy
01/23/2015
Lighting Upgrades: Planning Projects That Deliver
12/22/2014
Lighting Projects Often Provide Fast Path to Savings
12/22/2014
Emergence of LEDs Promps Managers to Look at Lighting Upgrades
12/22/2014
Retrocommissioning: Getting Back to Efficiency
12/10/2014
Retrocommissioning: Finding Barriers to Energy Efficiency
12/10/2014
Setting the Scope for a Retrocommissioning Project
12/10/2014
How to Ensure a Successful Retrocommissioning Project
12/10/2014
Economic Woes Prompt Texas University to Look Harder for HVAC Savings
12/08/2014
Campus-Wide Energy-Efficiency Focus Triggers Change
12/08/2014
Improved Chiller Efficiency Delivers Bottom-Line Savings
12/08/2014
Dan Hounsell: Honoring the 2014 FMD Achievement Award Winners
11/26/2014
Managers discuss staffing strategies and tactics to meet challenge of expanding and evolving facilities
11/16/2014
Cool Savings: Chiller Plant Upgrade Brings County More Than Comfort
11/05/2014
Benefits and Lessons Learned From Chiller Upgrade Project
11/05/2014
Michigan Hospital Enhances Sustainability Efforts With Vegetative Roof
10/14/2014
Helping a Green Roof Reach Peak Performance Levels
10/14/2014
Lessons Learned from Green Roof Process at Michigan Hospital
10/14/2014
Sidebar: Green Roofs and Maintenance Challenges
10/14/2014
Dan Hounsell: Outsourcing is Here to Stay, So Make it Work for You
10/12/2014
Managers offer their insights on the benefits of technicians earning certifications and credentials
09/19/2014
Dan Hounsell: Data Dilemma — Who Controls Your Department
09/09/2014
Infrared Imaging: Benefits Beyond the Basics
08/27/2014
Application Possibilities Expand for Infrared Technology
08/27/2014
Matching Infrared Imaging With Facility Needs
08/27/2014
Maximizing Payback on Infrared Imaging Purchase
08/27/2014
Dan Hounsell: Take a Bow, FMD Achievement Award Winners
08/17/2014
Insurance Company Targets Plumbing, Irrigation and HVAC Systems to Curtail Water Use
08/11/2014
Insurance Company Lays Groundwork for 10-Year Sustainability Plan
08/11/2014
Company's Water Conservation Projects Expand as Support Grows
08/11/2014
Retrofit Projects Bring Financial Hurdles for Insurance Company
08/11/2014
Preventive Maintenance: Shifting a Department's Focus Pays Big Dividends
07/16/2014
Steps to Successful Preventive Maintenance Program
07/16/2014
Maximizing New Technology Boosts Performance, Morale
07/16/2014
Lessons Learned from Flooding Chaos at University of Iowa
07/11/2014
Historic Flooding Teaches University of Iowa Tough Lessons
07/11/2014
CMMS, Saving and the Rise of Data
07/10/2014
CMMS Helps Analyze Increasing Amount of Data
07/10/2014
Chiller Upgrade Increases Efficiency at Miami International Airport
06/23/2014
Scope of Airport Chiller Project Provides Challenges
06/23/2014
Managing Airport Chiller Installation Project Offers Challenges
06/23/2014
Portable Cooling Equipment Aids in Chiller Changeover
06/23/2014
Dan Hounsell: Less Paper, Big Benefits for Data Collection
06/19/2014
Grounds Care Equipment Comes of Age
06/11/2014
Effects of Sustainability Felt in Grounds Departments
06/11/2014
Managers Seek Durability, Versatility when Specifying Grounds Equipment
06/11/2014
University of Richmond Makes Smooth Adjustment to Mobile CMMS
06/09/2014
Security Concerns Loom Large in University's Conversion to Mobile CMMS
06/09/2014
Technicians Play Important Role in CMMS Testing
06/09/2014
University Maximizes Benefits of Mobile CMMS
06/09/2014
Flooding Produces Campus Changes in Response Training
06/05/2014
Dan Hounsell: How to Change the Image of Maintenance
05/25/2014
Plumbing Retrofit in California Detention Center Captures Savings
05/22/2014
Specification Considerations for Detention Facility's Plumbing Retrofit
05/22/2014
Restroom Retrofit Cuts Water Use by Half at Detention Center
05/22/2014
Grounds and Equipment Preparation for Winter Often Begins in Summer
05/11/2014
Preparing Turf, Plants and Trees for Cold-Weather Conditions
05/11/2014
Include Crew Preparation in Fall, Winter Planning
05/11/2014
Painting Projects With Sustainability in Mind
05/09/2014
Common Painting Projects Mistakes and Oversights
05/09/2014
Technology Improves Quality of Paints and Coatings Products
05/09/2014
Painting Contractors Provide Valuable Resource to Managers
05/09/2014
Dan Hounsell: Stepping Through the Door to Opportunity
04/10/2014
Bio-Diesel Fuel Helps Put Arizona State University on Sustainable Path
04/08/2014
Alternative Fuels Essential Change for Arizona State Grounds Department
04/08/2014
Sustainability Deeply Impacts Arizona State Campus
04/08/2014
Successful Strategies for Technician Training
03/24/2014
Building a Training Program From the Ground Up
03/24/2014
Lessons Learned on Technician Training
03/24/2014
Column: The Hidden Savings of Cost Avoidance
03/18/2014
The Search for Fire (Safety): Inspections and NFPA 25
03/12/2014
Talking Points Column: All that Glitters is not (LEED) Gold
02/24/2014
Fire-Safety Systems: Debunking Myths, Anticipating Trouble
02/18/2014
Preparing for Productivity: The Rise of the Maintenance Planner
01/28/2014
Dan Hounsell Column: Benefits of Technicians Often Beneath the Surface
12/22/2013
Retrocommissioning: A New Tool in the Quest for Energy Efficiency
12/19/2013
Retrocommissioning Sensors Monitor Energy Waste
12/19/2013
Bumps in the Road to Sustainability: One Hospital's Story
12/16/2013
Hospital's Parking Lot Project Earns High Marks
12/16/2013
Lighting Retrofits at University of Minnesota Deliver Energy Savings
12/09/2013
Parking Structures Frequent Target of LED Opportunities
12/09/2013
Stairwells, Hallways Other Sources of LED Installations
12/09/2013
Column: Deferred Maintenance — The Bottom Line
11/27/2013
Safety, Savings Achieved With Emergency Lighting System Upgrades
11/19/2013
LED Technology Advances Impact on Emergency Lighting Market
11/19/2013
Testing an Important Consideration for Emergency Lighting Installation
11/19/2013
Manufacturers' Experience Vital to Specify Emergency Lighting Products
11/19/2013
Reroofing California State Capitol Presents Challenges
11/13/2013
California Capitol Reroofing Crew Reflects Complex Project
11/04/2013
Reroofing Project Meets Expectations for California Capitol
11/04/2013
The 'Softer' Side of Maintenance Management
10/29/2013
Equipment Rental: Partnering for Success
10/19/2013
When Specifying Rental Equipment, Focus on Nature of Facility
10/19/2013
Successful Equipment Rental Experiences go Beyond Simple Business Transaction
10/19/2013
Get Terms of Rental Agreement in Writing
10/19/2013
Searching for Right Answers When Crisis Management Required
10/17/2013
Sustainability: Cherokee County (N.C.) School District
10/09/2013
Sustainability: Leon County, Fla.
10/09/2013
Renovations & Retrofits: Mississippi State University
10/09/2013
Renovations & Retrofits: Orlando Health
10/09/2013
Financial Management: Lee Cty. Port Authority/SW Fla. International Airport
10/09/2013
Financial Management: Stony Brook (N.Y.) University
10/09/2013
Personnel Management: University of Michigan
10/09/2013
Personnel Management: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
10/09/2013
All 2013 FMD Achievement Award Entries
10/09/2013
Spotlighting Single-Ply Roofing Systems
09/24/2013
Single-Ply Roofing Systems Present Some Challenges
09/24/2013
Installation Suggestions For Single-Ply Roofing Systems
09/24/2013
Effective Inspection Plan Adds Years to Roofing System
09/24/2013
Big Data: Rethinking Your Dashboard
09/18/2013
CMMS: Mobile Issues Important in Software Specification
08/18/2013
CMMS: College Facilities Moving to Mobile
08/18/2013
CMMS: Laying Groundwork for New Systems
08/18/2013
Arc-Flash Explosion Triggers Renovation, Savings at University of Alabama
08/10/2013
University of Alabama Thinks Long-Term During Renovation
08/10/2013
Renovation Results in Leaner Maintenance Principles at University of Alabama
08/10/2013
In-House Maintenance Staff Boosts Alabama's Bottom Line In Renovation
08/10/2013
Why Maintenance Solutions is Changing to Facility Maintenance Decisions
08/08/2013
Paint Contractors as Partners: A Little Help From Friends
07/26/2013
Successful Paint Applications Require More Than Specification
07/26/2013
A Profession's Progress: The Role of Certification
07/20/2013
Spotlight on Efficient Painting Jobs
07/01/2013
Clearing Way With Drain-Cleaning Equipment
06/27/2013
Assess Piping System, Technicians Maintaining Them
06/27/2013
Equipment Considerations for Piping Systems
06/27/2013
Make Sure Technicians Trained on New Drain Cleaning Equipment
06/27/2013
Dan Hounsell column: Can We Talk? Changing Organizations and the Need for Clear Communications
06/11/2013
Money Insights: Strategies You Can Take to the Bank
05/24/2013
Green Savings, From the Grounds Equipment Up
05/10/2013
Organic Chemicals Produce Positive Results in New York School District
05/10/2013
Clearing the Air on VOC, Paints and Coatings
05/07/2013
Paint Specifications Changes Offer Challenge to Managers
05/07/2013
Choice of Paints and Coatings Key for Successful Project
05/07/2013
Are You Keeping an Eye On the Future of Maintenance?
04/15/2013
State Your Case for the 2013 Maintenance Solutions Achievement Awards
03/19/2013
Lift Equipment Takes Maintenance to New Heights
03/13/2013
Budget Concerns Affect Decision to Rent or Purchase
03/13/2013
Safety Concerns Take Precedence Over Costs
03/13/2013
Utility Vehicles Meet Needs of Georgetown Campus
03/11/2013
Electric Utility Vehicles in Demand as People Movers
03/11/2013
Financial Considerations Factor Into Utility Vehicle Purchases
03/11/2013
Training, Now More Important Than Ever
02/21/2013
Beat the Heat: Identifying Proper Supplemental Cooling Device a Complex Process
02/15/2013
Computer Servers can Function as Heat Sources
02/15/2013
Keep Cooling Needs in Mind for Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
02/15/2013
Cooling Equipment Needs Vary by Client
02/15/2013
Texas School District Lighting Project Boosts Bottom Line
01/28/2013
Lighting Retrofits Bring Savings, Efficiency to Texas School District
01/28/2013
Boiler and Chiller Upgrades Boost Bottom Line for Illinois Hospital
01/22/2013
Illinois Hospital Encounters Challenges Installing New Boilers and Chillers
01/22/2013
Illinois Hospital Overcomes Obstacles and Benefits from Savings
01/22/2013
Customer Service: The Face of Maintenance
01/18/2013
Utah Community College Migrates Utility Vehicles from Gas to Electric
12/22/2012
Utility Vehicles Serve Many Purposes
12/22/2012
Campus Fleet of Utility Vehicles Receives Workout
12/22/2012
Manufacturers Assist in Finding Appropriate Utility Vehicle
12/22/2012
Vegetative Roof Matures into Showcase for Sustainability
12/14/2012
Installing Green Roofs can be Complex Process
12/14/2012
Vegetative Roof Evolves Throughout its Life
12/14/2012
Facility Managers See Energy Savings with Vegetative Roofs
12/14/2012
Measuring, Managing, and Maximizing Facility Data Important for Managers
12/08/2012
The Mower-Sustainability Connection
11/21/2012
Mowers and Sustainability: Understanding Facility Needs
11/21/2012
Mowers and Sustainability: Issues on the Horizon
11/21/2012
New CMMS Helps Health Care System Move to Preventive Maintenance
11/16/2012
Key Features of New CMMS Improve Efficiency of Health Care System
11/16/2012
CMMS Training Streamlines Work Flow for Health Care System
11/16/2012
Budget Management Essential for Success
11/07/2012
Painting Contractors as Project Partners
10/22/2012
Painting Contractors: Problem-Solving Strategies
10/22/2012
Project Delivers Benefits to Grounds Care Department
10/19/2012
Grounds Department Identifies Savings from Centralization
10/19/2012
Revamped Grounds Operations Brings Savings, Synergy and Jobs
10/19/2012
Maintenance Apps Address Managers' Specific Challenges
10/08/2012
University Uses Planning To Ensure Grounds Equipment Performance
09/24/2012
Key Factors in Successfully Specifying Grounds Equipment
09/24/2012
Strategic Maintenance of Grounds Care Equipment
09/24/2012
Managers Discuss Challenges in Preparing for, Responding to Crises
09/19/2012
Maintenance Funding Strategy: Focus on Sustainability
09/10/2012
Smart-Controller Technology Helps Managers Irrigate Sustainably
08/29/2012
Sustainability: Assessing Irrigation Needs Prevents Problems
08/29/2012
Strategically Selecting Utility Vehicles
08/21/2012
Utility Vehicle Selection: Features and Functions
08/21/2012
Managers Discuss Strategies That Boost Productivity
08/17/2012
New Technology: Don't Be 'That Guy'
08/16/2012
Hurricane Cleanup Lets Campus Rebuild Sustainably
07/22/2012
Maximizing Sustainability During Post-Hurricane Restoration
07/22/2012
Grounds Department Staff Supports Sustainability Efforts
07/22/2012
Campus Expansion Creates Challenges for Chillers
07/22/2012
Replacing Chiller on College Campus Requires Ample Planning
07/22/2012
Energy Efficiency: Beyond Chiller Replacement
07/22/2012
Collaboration: The Key to Maintenance Management
07/16/2012
Maintenance Audit Determines CMMS Needs
07/05/2012
CMMS Upgrade Requires Software Training
07/05/2012
Mower Specification on a Tight Budget
06/20/2012
Eye on Mower Specification Focuses on Operational Safety
06/20/2012
Mower Specification Requires Careful Environmental Consideration
06/20/2012
Defining Maintenance: Training and Education
06/16/2012
Energy Efficiency Blueprint?
05/16/2012
Considering Electric Utility Vehicles
05/10/2012
Weighing Benefits and Drawbacks to Electrical Utility Vehicle Specification
05/10/2012
Gauging Electrical Utility Vehicle Performance
05/10/2012
Adapting for Utility Vehicle Success
05/10/2012
Bird Control: Meeting the Challenge Sustainably
04/25/2012
Bird Control: Application Considerations
04/25/2012
Storm Damage Requires Dome Replacement of Sporting Venue
04/20/2012
Upgrading to a More Structured Roofing System
04/20/2012
Roof-Specification Decision: PVC or Sprayed Foam
04/20/2012
A Stronger Maintenance-Sustainability Link
04/12/2012
Specifying Effective Portable Cooling Equipment
03/24/2012
Determining Facility Cooling Needs
03/24/2012
Solving Cooling Challenges
03/24/2012
County's Successful In-house Plumbing Upgrade Delivers Savings
03/20/2012
Plumbing Project Outline
03/20/2012
Plumbing Upgrade's Challenges and Additional Costs
03/20/2012
Maintenance and the Bottom Line
03/12/2012
Lighting Upgrade Shines Light on Reaching Sustainability Goals
02/22/2012
Expanding The Scope of Lighting Upgrades
02/22/2012
Lighting Sensors Offer Additional Savings
02/22/2012
Managers Discuss Benefits and Drawbacks of Contract Maintenance
02/18/2012
BIM: A Better View of Maintenance
02/12/2012
Ergonomics Often Hold Key to Operator Comfort and Productivity
01/26/2012
Choosing Ergonomic Features and Functions
01/26/2012
Information Gathering: Assessment of Mowers
01/26/2012
Replacing Chillers With a High School In Session Requires Coordination
01/24/2012
Chiller Replacement Creates Equipment Issues
01/24/2012
Chiller Replacement Creates Operational Challenges
01/24/2012
Challenges of Ensuring Reliable Supply of Spare Parts and Replacement Equipment
01/19/2012
The Digital Data Era Is Here. Are You Prepared?
01/12/2012
Challenges Of Finding Qualified Technicians
12/19/2011
The Softer Side of Maintenance Recruiting
12/12/2011
Focus on Life-Cycle Costs Can Deliver Big Benefits
11/28/2011
Effective Planning, Clear Communication Pave the Way for Boiler Replacement
11/23/2011
Is Your Job Your Profession?
11/14/2011
Managers Incorporate New Communications Technology into Existing Strategies
10/26/2011
Grounds Department Updates Operations for Green, Financial Benefits
10/21/2011
Water Conservation Focus of Grounds Department's Efforts
10/21/2011
Electric Utility Vehicles Generate Interest
10/07/2011
Careful Planning Brings Benefits from Performance Contracting
09/28/2011
Performance Contracting Requires Understanding Facility Needs
09/28/2011
Selecting an ESCO: Questions To Ask
09/28/2011
Successful Planning Includes Taking a Punch - and Getting Up
09/12/2011
Demand for Productivity Drives New Generation of Power Tools
09/08/2011
Savvy Specification Meets Power Tool Users' Demands
09/08/2011
Post-Purchase Issues Spell Success for Power Tool Users
09/08/2011
Mowers: Versatile Equipment for Snow, Leaf Removal
08/30/2011
CMMS: Managers Need to Focus on Software Implementation
08/15/2011
Drain Cleaning: Hospital Setting Presents Unique Challenges
08/03/2011
Software Installation: Managers Should Partner with Vendors, Consultants
08/02/2011
CMMS: Don't Implement Button-Pushing Training
08/02/2011
Grounds Department Works To Secure Turf, Landscape Work
08/02/2011
Awards Program Full of Great Ideas - To Steal
08/01/2011
Getting Tough, Again, on Deferred Maintenance
07/07/2011
Drain-Cleaning Equipment: Reliability More Important Than Cost
06/30/2011
How One School District Successfully Plans Painting Projects
06/28/2011
Mike Rowe an Advocate for Maintenance, Engineering
06/08/2011
Evening Painting, VOC-Free Products Reduce Complaints
06/01/2011
Paint Crews Perform Repairs to Drywall, Covering
06/01/2011
Lighting: Managers Specify LEDs for Walkways, Landscapes
05/16/2011
Direct-Digital Controls Improve Equipment Monitoring
05/13/2011
Everywhere a Strategy: Get Serious About Specification
05/09/2011
LEDs: Managers Must Watch Heat Levels, Ventilation
05/04/2011
LEDs: Myths about Performance, Maintenance
05/04/2011
Direct-Digital Controls: Energy Management Lowers Utility Costs
05/04/2011
Grounds Attachments: Assess Versatility, Dependability
05/02/2011
Lifts: Compact Units Feature Advanced Controls, Improved Safety
04/27/2011
How To Train a New Generation of Technicians
04/08/2011
Grounds Care: Bioswales Offer Water-Management Benefits
04/07/2011
New ADA Regulations: Compliance Requires Proactive Approach
04/04/2011
Lift Specification: Ask Questions About Safety, Training
04/01/2011
Grounds Care Attachments: Cost Not Most Important Factor
04/01/2011
Managers, Departments Deserve Recognition
03/08/2011
Grounds Care: Resources for Sustainable Strategies
03/07/2011
Drain Cleaning: Hospitals Present Difficult Challenges
02/25/2011
Managers: What Would You Do with $100,000?
02/09/2011
Drain Cleaning: Cameras a Must-Have Tool
02/03/2011
Drain Cleaning: How to Recruit and Retain Workers
02/03/2011
Mowers: Purchasing Includes Product Research, Hands-On Evaluations
01/31/2011
CMMS: Open Applications Fuel Department Integration
01/19/2011
Moving to Sustainability: Managers Should Look at Past Accomplishments
01/07/2011
CMMS: Advanced Reporting, Condition-Based Maintenance
12/30/2010
Web-Based, Mobile CMMS: Explore Initial and Long-Term Costs
12/30/2010
CMMS: Mobile Applications Improve Inventory Management
12/30/2010
Mower Specification: Consider Performance, Operator Training
12/30/2010
CMMS Installation: Hospital to Monitor KPIs
12/20/2010
Retrofits: Organizations Invest in Maintenance, Engineering Departments
12/07/2010
CMMS: Web-Based System, Mobile Access Boost Productivity
12/03/2010
CMMS Installation: Lessons Learned
12/03/2010
Technician Training: Funding Makes a Difference
11/09/2010
Grounds Management: Crews Revamp Park's Landscapes, Hardscapes
11/03/2010
Condensing Boilers: Understanding Efficiency Ratings
10/13/2010
LEED: Managers Need to Educate Executives
10/07/2010
Managers, Staff Team Up When Purchasing Mowers, Utility Vehicles
10/04/2010
Boiler Controls Monitor Heating-System Requirements
10/01/2010
Boilers: Maintenance Impacts Energy Efficiency
10/01/2010
Plant Specification: What is the Impact on Maintenance?
10/01/2010
Maintenance Solutions Achievement Awards Winners Announced
09/08/2010
Grounds Department Experiments with Bio-Diesel Fuel
09/06/2010
Aerial Lifts: Direct Electric Drive Provides Longer Duty Cycles
09/03/2010
Grounds Management: Making Cost-Effective Equipment Purchases
09/03/2010
Equipment Purchases: Create a Specification Package
09/03/2010
Managers Should Protect Training Funds
08/09/2010
Aerial Work Platforms: Operator Training Options
08/03/2010
Aerial Lifts: Safety, Training Reflect Company's Reputation
08/03/2010
Bio-Diesel: Lack of Reliable Supply Prevents Widespread Use
08/03/2010
Mowers: 11-Foot Deck Vastly Improves Operator Productivity
08/03/2010
Bio-Diesel: Use of Alternative Fuel Boosts University's Image
08/03/2010
Drain Cleaning: Cameras Provide Inside Look at Clogs
07/27/2010
Roofing: Pressurization Poses Maintenance Challenges for Medical Center
07/23/2010
Degrees of Debate: What Should Managers Know?
07/08/2010
TPO Roof Replaces Leaking Inverted Roof-Membrane Assembly System
07/01/2010
Roof Retrofit: Medical Center Recycles Roofing Materials
07/01/2010
Drain Cleaning: Key Questions During Specification
07/01/2010
Drain Cleaners: Look Beyond Initial Cost
07/01/2010
Drain Cleaning: Tips for Safe Operations
07/01/2010
Drain Cleaning: When to Rent or Buy Equipment
07/01/2010
Lighting Retrofits: Learn from Others' Mistakes
07/01/2010
Restrooms: H1N1 Forces Managers to Refocus on Hygiene
06/28/2010
Dan Hounsell: Building Star Program Targets Energy Efficiency
06/09/2010
Restroom Hygiene: Managers Specifying Touchless, Antimicrobial Products
06/03/2010
Restroom Products: Cost, ROI, Hygiene Impact Decisions
06/03/2010
Lighting Retrofits: Rethink Knowledge of Ballasts, Lamps
06/03/2010
Lighting Retrofits: Managers Must Ensure Products Function Post-Installation
06/03/2010
Codes, Standards Influence Lighting Retrofits
06/03/2010
Mowers Fuel Grounds Departments' Sustainability Initiatives
06/01/2010
Dan Hounsell: Managers' Knowledge of Facilities Fuels Specification
05/07/2010
Grounds Management: Utility Vehicles Replacing Pick-Up Trucks
05/04/2010
Green Grounds Care: Managers Focus on Irrigation Systems, Hand-Held Equipment
05/04/2010
Mowers: Mulching Decks Improve Turf Health
04/28/2010
Building-Automation System: Retrofit Starts with Metering
04/23/2010
Awards Program Recognizes Managers, Staff
04/07/2010
Managers Discuss Performance of Alternative Fuels
03/31/2010
Sustainable Mowing: Taller Grass Resists Weeds
03/31/2010
EPA's Exhaust-Emissions Standards
03/31/2010
BAS: Direct-Digital Controls, HVAC Equipment Improve Energy Efficiency
03/30/2010
BAS Upgrade Lowers University's Energy Bills 20 Percent
03/30/2010
Roof Coatings: New Set of Specification Questions
03/22/2010
Inventory Management: Managers Need to Take Reins
03/09/2010
Roof Coatings: Advanced Formulations Improve Durability
03/03/2010
Roof Coatings: Pay Attention to Green Claims
03/03/2010
Roof Coatings: Online Calculators Quantify Energy Savings
03/03/2010
Boiler Retrofit: Space Constraints Pose Installation Challenges
02/25/2010
Dan Hounsell: Pay Attention to Your Customers
02/09/2010
Vertical-Type Boilers Use Floating Head Design
02/03/2010
Multiple-Boiler Installation Creates Energy, Cost Savings
02/03/2010
Department of Energy Offers Tips to Manage Steam Systems
02/03/2010
Drain Cleaning Consumes University's Plumbing Department
01/29/2010
Portable Heating and Cooling: Specification Starts with Facility Analysis
01/25/2010
Applications for Portable Heating and Cooling Grow
12/30/2009
Common Mistakes in Specifying Portable Heating and Cooling Equipment
12/30/2009
Portable Heating and Cooling: Quantify a Room's Heat Load
12/30/2009
Portable Heating and Cooling: Key Questions
12/30/2009
High-Speed Jetter Headlines University's Drain-Cleaning Arsenal
12/30/2009
Drain Cleaning: Training, PPE Important Tools for Technicians
12/30/2009
Drain Cleaning: Advancing Technology Makes Specification More Difficult
12/30/2009
Dan Hounsell: Maintenance Solutions is Rethinking, Revamping, Retooling
12/30/2009
Grounds Care Equipment: Assess Department Needs Before Purchasing
12/25/2009
Grounds Equipment: Rent, Lease or Buy
12/01/2009
Grounds Equipment Specification: Manufacturers Consult with Managers
12/01/2009
Utility Vehicles: Sustainability Affects Product Specification
11/09/2009
Utility Vehicles: Manufacturers Roll Out Alternative-Fuel Models
11/09/2009
Utility Vehicles: Managers Must Consider Noise, Emissions Compliance
11/09/2009
Utility Vehicles to Feature On-Board Electronics
11/04/2009
Lighting Retrofits: Myths and Misconceptions
10/07/2009
Lighting Retrofits: Careful Planning Debunks Myths
10/07/2009
Lighting Retrofits: Match Technology to the Application
10/07/2009
Lighting Retrofits: Consider Maintenance During Installation
10/07/2009
University of Texas: Size of Campus, Student Body Make Mowing a Challenge
09/30/2009
Grounds Department's Structure Creates Efficient Mowing Operations
09/01/2009
Crews Can Operate Propane-Powered Mowers on High-Ozone Days
09/01/2009
Sustainable Restrooms: Match Products to Facility Needs
08/24/2009
Managers Seeking Documentation, Verification for Green Products
07/30/2009
Managers Consider Aesthetics, Maintenance When Specifying Restroom Products
07/30/2009
Roofing Systems: Membranes, Installation, and Coatings Affect Sustainability
07/17/2009
Roofing Systems Impact Heating, Cooling Loads
07/01/2009
Vegetative and Photovoltaic Roofing Systems Emerge as Sustainability Leaders
07/01/2009
Sustainable Roofing Options Demand Unique Maintenance Activities
07/01/2009
Door Hardware: Select the Right Installer, Product for the Job
06/19/2009
Doors and Door Hardware: Consider Life-Cycle Costs
06/02/2009
Door Hardware: Test the Product Before Installation
06/02/2009
Q&A: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Tackles Swine Flu
05/01/2009
States Decide if School Districts Receive Stimulus Funds
04/01/2009
Stimulus Funds Can Address Deferred Maintenance
04/01/2009
School Districts Focus on Modernization, Not New Construction
04/01/2009
Stimulus Package Puts Spotlight on Maintenance
04/01/2009
Stimulus Funds Go Beyond K-12 School Districts
04/01/2009
Utility Vehicles: Managers' Top Consideration is Cost
02/01/2009
Utility Vehicles: Green Still Plays Key Role in Specification Process
02/01/2009
Utility Vehicles: Hybrid Technology Makes a Splash
02/01/2009
PRODUCT RELEASES: Utility Vehicles
02/01/2009
Mowers: Propane, Bio-Diesel Lead Alternative-Fuel Movement
01/01/2009
Grounds Equipment: EPA Finalizes Emission-Control Standards
01/01/2009
Manufacturers Design Grounds Equipment to Reduce Noise
01/01/2009
Paints and Coatings: Determining the Environmental Impact
10/01/2008
VOCs Can Affect Paint Performance
10/01/2008
Paints and Coatings: Washability, Durability Play Key Role
10/01/2008
Managers Must Consider Regulations and Standards for Paints
10/01/2008
Justify Budgets with a CMMS
09/01/2008
CMMS: Manage Work Orders and Materials
09/01/2008
Provide Technicians with CMMS Training
09/01/2008
Customizing a CMMS for Maintenance
09/01/2008
Rental Equipment: Lifts, Spot Coolers and Backhoes
08/01/2008
Scheduling Complicates Rental Decisions
08/01/2008
Who Should Managers Consult Before Renting Equipment?
08/01/2008
Rent vs. Buy: Cost Considerations
08/01/2008
Scissor Lifts and Telescopic Booms: Know the Difference
07/01/2008
Lift Specification: Ask the Right Questions
07/01/2008
Renting or Buying Lifts: Financial Tips
07/01/2008
Clearing the Air on Roof Warranties
06/01/2008
Maintenance: The fourth R?
06/01/2008
An Even Brighter Future for Lighting
05/01/2008
Plumbing Systems in the Crosshairs
05/01/2008
Wireless Technology Takes Holds in Facilities
05/01/2008
Green Cleaning Comes of Age
05/01/2008
Who’s on your purchasing team
05/01/2008
Becoming your own best asset
04/01/2008
Mowers: The Big Picture
03/01/2008
Finally, managers have a road map to success
03/01/2008
Green grows, but other priorities evolve
02/01/2008
Grounds Care Goes Green
01/01/2008
Closing raises stakes for hazmat management
01/01/2008
Plumbing challenge: Slowing the flow
01/01/2008
Prescription for Hospital Health
12/01/2007
Deferred maintenance: A green issue?
12/01/2007
Stretching the Budget
11/01/2007
Rethinking Access and its Benefits for All
11/01/2007
Efficiency By Design
10/01/2007
Green, sure. But accessible? Maintainable?
10/01/2007
Strategic Outsourcing
09/01/2007
Outsourcing Antidote: Become Indispensable
09/01/2007
Keeping the Lid on Energy
08/01/2007
Barriers to Access: What's in Your Facilities?
08/01/2007
Reinforcing the Obvious: Maintenance Matters
07/01/2007
Making the Link: Mold, Maintenance and IAQ
06/01/2007
Green-faced: Watch What You Promise
05/01/2007
Cooling in a Pinch
04/01/2007
Utility Vehicles: A New Generation
04/01/2007
Our Challenge: Measuring the Net Effect
04/01/2007
Grounds Management Comes of Age
03/01/2007
Walter Reed: What’s Different this Time?
03/01/2007
The Changing Face of Maintenance
02/01/2007
Hot Solution: Roof Coatings
01/01/2007
Sorting Out Certification
01/01/2007
Customer Culture
12/01/2006
One Strategy for Success: Follow the Money
12/01/2006
Green: Good as Gold
11/01/2006
Emergencies and Beyond: Planning for the Unexpected
11/01/2006
Tougher Questions on Deferred Maintenance
11/01/2006
Sealing Out Weather. Sealing in Savings
10/01/2006
Hazmat: Compliance Considerations
10/01/2006
A Retooled Resource for a Changing Profession
10/01/2006
A Special Report in conjunction with the National Electrical Manufacturesrs Association
The Impact of EPAct
09/01/2006
One Mystery’s Fallout for Maintenance
09/01/2006
CMMS Set-Up Solutions
08/01/2006
Talking the Talk: The Language of Green
08/01/2006
Smart Overhead Management
07/01/2006
Linking Facilities to Business Success
07/01/2006
If You Preserve It, Will They Come?
06/01/2006
Equipment Options to Maximize Mowers
06/01/2006
05/01/2006
Back to Basics Amid Shifting Priorities
05/01/2006
Compliance Considerations
05/01/2006
Insulation in a New Light
04/01/2006
A Reality Check for Security Upgrades
04/01/2006
Opportunities Everywhere You Look
04/01/2006
Do You Know What You Bring to the Table?
03/01/2006
Raising the Roof
03/01/2006
Making white coatings work
03/01/2006
When Was the Last Time You Took a Stand?
02/01/2006
Painting by Numbers
02/01/2006
The Return of Quality Improvement
01/01/2006
Tips for Going Touchless
01/01/2006
You’ve earned a designation. Now what?
12/01/2005
Beating the Odds
12/01/2005
Planning, Improvising, or Both?
11/01/2005
Ports in a Storm
11/01/2005
Energy Efficiency: As goes California, ...
10/01/2005
High-Tech Makeovers
10/01/2005
The Noise in the 'Attic?' History Deteriorating
09/01/2005
Riding the New Waves of Wireless Communication
09/01/2005
Making Renovations Work
09/01/2005
MRO Purchasing: Priority or Strategy?
08/01/2005
The Olympic Ideal, Maintenance Style
07/01/2005
E-waste Issue Picks Up Speed
06/01/2005
A Closer Look At Procurement
06/01/2005
Training Spotlight: HazMat Management
06/01/2005
Maintenance, From the Grass Roots Up
05/01/2005
Compliance Hot Buttons
05/01/2005
Old buildings as ancient history? Hardly
04/01/2005
Everything Old is New Again
04/01/2005
A New Era for HVAC Equipment
04/01/2005
What's in a word? A manager's role
03/01/2005
Technology@Work: Infrared Imaging
03/01/2005
Let’s Meet in Baltimore
02/01/2005
Cooling On Demand
02/01/2005
So, how did you spend the money?
01/01/2005
Hazardous Matters
01/01/2005
Making Waterless Work
01/01/2005
Fire Safety Heats Up
12/01/2004
Software That Succeeds
12/01/2004
Helping Us Help You
11/01/2004
Making the Most of a Mission Statement
10/01/2004
Security matters. Do you have the time?
09/01/2004
Demands Change, and Technology Advances
09/01/2004
Going From ’Disaster’ to ‘Fantastic’
09/01/2004
Peanuts, Cracker Jack and ... Falling Concrete?
08/01/2004
Training as an Investment, Not a Cost
07/01/2004
Ready for Recycling?
07/01/2004
A Complex Task Grows More Complex
06/01/2004
Utility Vehicles’ Growing Versatility
06/01/2004
The Challenge of Hitting a Moving Target
05/01/2004
Training Days for Maintenance
04/01/2004
Recycling Revisited
04/01/2004
Transforming the Presidio
04/01/2004
Roof Coatings: Specification Strategies
03/01/2004
Three New Forums for Facilities Engineers
03/01/2004
Distributors As Partners
03/01/2004
Recognizing the ‘Pull’ in Going Green
02/01/2004
Catching the Next Wave of Wireless Communication
02/01/2004
New Technology, Old Challenges
01/01/2004
Partners in Success: Contractors and Managers
01/01/2004
The Ergonomics of Power Tools
01/01/2004
Discovering Value in CMMS System Integration
01/01/2004
Getting in front of ‘green’ issues
12/01/2003
Pushing the Envelope
12/01/2003
Taking Lighting Controls to the Net
12/01/2003
Looking for the Next Mercury
11/01/2003