FACILITY MANAGEMENT ARTICLES
HVAC Diffusers Help Solve Office Air Quality Problems
As RTO increases, employees who have spent years working in well-ventilated homes are noticing what they didn’t before: stale air and general discomfort. For facility managers, this issue can quickly become an operational challenge. The solution starts with understanding how air moves through a space.
Lithium-Ion Battery Challenges for Modern Facilities
Once associated with consumer electronics, lithium-ion technology now underpins a growing range of building systems. For facilities managers, the challenge is no longer understanding how to prevent incidents. It is developing strategies that encompass detection, remediation, and business continuity.
AI Video Monitoring Transforms Facility Management
Since video monitoring technology became standard in facilities, it has largely been viewed as a security tool. As facilities continue to face pressure to improve efficiency and operate with leaner staffing levels, AI-powered video monitoring is becoming a cost-effective source of operational intelligence.
CASE STUDIES
Above-Floor Systems Solve Plumbing Challenges
Adaptive reuse projects are defined as the process of repurposing existing buildings for new uses, often introducing unforeseen infrastructure challenges. A Florida-based building owner and his plumbing subcontractor deployed SFA Saniflo pump solutions to overcome structural constraints and accelerate a 59,000-square-foot adaptive reuse project.
A Cooling Tower With a Chronic Condition
At the Corewell Health Service Center, the organization’s mission centers on healing and restoring health. But one critical piece of infrastructure had developed a chronic condition of its own: the cooling tower serving the facility’s air-conditioning system was deteriorating from corrosion and leaks, leading the facility team to rethink the traditional replacement approach.
Hospital Saves Energy With Proactive Maintenance
Northwell Health partnered with APM Steam to improve steam system performance across its facilities and reduce energy waste. By taking a proactive approach to steam trap maintenance, the organization strengthened efficiency, lowered costs and supported its broader sustainability goals without compromising patient care.
A Hospital Vision for Healing Through Design
In January 2025, Altru Health System opened a new state-of-the-art hospital in Grand Forks, ND. The new hospital shapes an environment that is restorative, dignified and welcoming. It does so through precise attention to architectural details; AD Systems’ ExamSlide™ sliding door systems play a key role in this approach.
Stanley Elevator Simplifies Elevator Maintenance
When a real estate developer needed to reassess operations across two campuses, managing more than 50 elevators under five separate service providers had become inefficient and costly. Seeking greater predictability, faster response times, and streamlined communication, the company consolidated its portfolio under one contract with Stanley Elevator.
Ecore Athletic Supports New Student Power Room
When the University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s Campus Recreation team reimagined its fitness space, the goal was to deliver more value to students through expanded access and a design that reflects Cornhusker spirit. To bring that vision to life, the university partnered with Ecore Athletic, a leader in performance flooring engineered for human movement.
PRODUCTS IN ACTION
How To Extend the Life of Your Drain Cleaning Cable & Equipment
A drain cleaning cable lasts longer when crews use proper techniques. Consistent care helps reduce downtime, protect equipment investments, and keep sewer-cleaning equipment ready for the next call.
Hanney Reels Introduces New SNC Series Reels
Hannay’s new Spray Non-Corrosive (SNC) Series reels, constructed primarily of 304-grade stainless steel, are designed specifically for lawn care, agriculture, horticulture, pest control and other spray-related industries.
Debunking The Kinetic Water Ram
General Pipe Cleaners’ Kinetic Water Ram® uses a burst of compressed air that drives a shock wave through water to break up the stoppage. The device is designed to deliver effective results without risking damage to the plumbing system.
Hope’s Windows® Highlights Steel Windows & Doors
Hope’s Windows, Inc., highlights its University Series™ Steel Windows & Doors, engineered for projects requiring historic replication of exterior putty-glazed steel windows and doors in both new construction and replacement applications.
Common Drain Cleaning & Inspection Questions, Part Three
In this series, we cover some of the most commonly asked questions about drain cleaning and inspection. For instance: How are plumbing contractors leveraging data and analytics to optimize their drain cleaning and inspection processes?
Q-PAC Multimotor Plenum Fan for 24/7 Hospital Airflow
Q-PAC, a leader in the design and manufacturing of commercial HVAC fan systems, highlights the Q-PAC Multimotor Plenum Fan, engineered to keep air handlers in healthcare facilities running without interruption so critical spaces stay operating.