FACILITY MANAGEMENT ARTICLES
Thinking Beyond Physical Security at Multi-Venue Events
Whether managing a stadium, convention center, university campus, or hospital, understanding how large-scale event security works, and where it can fail, has direct implications for understanding the latest thinking, challenges, and approaches for security planning, strategy and operations.
Better Irrigation Design Reduces Facility Grounds Costs
Landscapes make a strong first impression about occupant experiences. To convey the most positive message, those grounds require reasonable landscape budgets. When irrigation systems are outdated or are poorly designed, water waste becomes a recurring facility expense that eats away at a budget.
Facility Operations During Expansion & Renovation
It’s a common conundrum for owners or facility managers: We need to renovate our space, but we can’t shut down operations. It often seems impossible to accomplish both sides of that coin, but it can be done. Success in these types of jobs lies at the intersection of communication and choreography.
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.