FACILITY MANAGEMENT ARTICLES

The Rise of Access Enablement in a World of Access Control
Physical access to buildings has been fundamentally changing. Traditional approaches to “access control” are no longer sufficient on their own. As a result, access enablement is a new trend emerging to give employees and visitors the ability to have on-demand of seamless access to places, spaces, and things.

Innovations in Protective Workwear: Enhancing Safety and Comfort
Protective workwear is a key aspect of ensuring worker safety and comfort; the right gear can mean the difference between a safe day and a dangerous accident. Today’s innovations in protective workwear shield workers from hazards and enhance their work experience with ergonomic designs and quality materials.

Effective Asset Tracking: A Strategic Guide for Facility Managers
Asset tracking offers benefits like increased operational efficiency, streamlined preventive maintenance, and reduced costs and downtime. This article explores how businesses across different sectors can leverage robust asset tracking systems to enhance their facility management strategies.
CASE STUDIES

University Fires Up Facility With Fire-Rated Glazing
The Earth, Energy & Environment Center (EEEC) is one of the latest state-of-the-art educational buildings located at the University of Kansas. To create the innovative facility, a key goal during the design phase of the EEEC was to produce transparent learning areas that would allow fellow students and peers to look into active labs and tech areas, promoting inspiration and discovery.

True Cost of Overwhelmed Facilities to School Districts
Along with the responsibility of hosting a large number of community groups comes a vast amount of district-wide facilities management, operational and scheduling demands. Functioning with a facilities management staff of fewer than three employees, SAUSD was inundated with facility use requests from school and community organizations alike.

“Sweating” Pipeline No Sweat for Electric Utility
When an electric utility in the Southeastern United States sought to protect an above ground natural gas pipeline against corrosion, the goal was to cost effectively do so while minimizing downtime and environmental impact. When the electric utility chose an anti-corrosive coating for about 3,500 feet of power plant pipeline in a facility, it was very particular about its selection.

Medical Center Insulates Energy Costs in a Green Way
In 2009, the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center began a multiphase energy savings program, the first phase of which was led by Johnson Controls. Although increased electricity costs spurred the program into action, Johnson recommendations included capturing energy loss by using reusable blanket insulation provided by Shannon Enterprises.

Amerlux Helps Ski Resort Protect Dark Skies
Snowmass Village, a picturesque ski town nestled in the Rocky Mountains near Aspen, Colo., wanted to redevelop its town center with new buildings for a hotel, condos, town hall and an outdoor ice rink. The challenge? Built around a 35,000 square foot plaza, the town needed a way to illuminate the space while still preserving the area’s iconic night skies.

Time Out Market: A Collaborative Triumph
Time Out Market, located in the historic Landmark Center, has been transformed into a vibrant culinary and cultural destination. The renovation aimed to preserve the building’s historical charm while integrating modern architectural solutions. Central to this transformation were the custom solutions featuring high-quality steel windows and doors from Hope’s Windows.
PRODUCTS IN ACTION

The Best Way To Handle Frozen Pipes
Question: I dread winter. Every time an arctic blast moves south, the pipes freeze in one of my buildings. What method do you suggest to thaw the pipes and get the water moving again?

Stay Warm With SmartFlex™ 360 Gloves
Working in extreme cold or chilly environments can slow workers down – or worse. Brass Knuckle® SmartFlex™ BK360 gloves are designed to keep hands warm and protected all day, no matter how low the temperature drops.

City Workers Really Warm to General’s Pipe Thawing Solution
Frozen water lines are such a problem in Ft. Lupton that they earn a special page on the city’s web site. Crews sought a fast way to minimize damage from burst pipes: they got a Hot-Shot 400® from General Pipe Cleaners.

Pfannenberg’s PQF Quick Filter: Easy Maintenance
Pfannenberg, a leading manufacturer of thermal management and signaling technologies, highlights its PQF Premium Quick Filter, ideal for managing particulates and oily mist on critical equipment.

Ask the Drain Brains: Common Drain Cleaning and Inspection Questions
General Pipe Cleaners covers some of the most commonly asked questions about drain cleaning and inspection.

The SnowWolf 2024-2025 Mandate: Do More With Less
Snow removal equipment innovations are enabling facilities to clear more snow with significantly less equipment, labor, maintenance, and repair. One option is from SnowWolf Plows.