FM Articles

Controls

Optimizing Building Operations With AI-Powered Controls

Smart building technology is no longer a “nice-to-have” enhancement. It has become a critical aspect necessary to propel the evolution of building performance. Without a fully integrated solution, facility teams are unable to unlock the insights necessary to make meaningful progress toward their goals.

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HVAC

Mandatory HVAC Conversion: What To Expect

Whether to accommodate a changing regulatory environment or to meet sustainability targets, many facilities teams face the need to replace their HVAC system with something electric. For facilities teams that face a mandatory HVAC conversion, it may be helpful to know what the installation process entails.

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Renovation

Planning a Renovation? Don’t Let Waste Management Be a Waste of Time

The renovation of a facility is always exciting, bringing with it the promise of a more pleasant and functional space. Before that updated facility can be unveiled, however, renovation projects typically generate quite a bit of debris. For facilities managers, it’s crucial to plan ahead for waste management.

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Kitchen Exhaust

Certified Expertise: Protecting Your Facility’s Kitchen Exhaust System

For facility managers overseeing diverse properties – from hospitals to educational institutions – the operational demands are constant. In the midst of managing various systems and services, it can be easy to underestimate the critical importance of a seemingly simple component: the kitchen exhaust system.

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Janitorial

Emerging AI in the Janitorial Sector

The cleaning industry is entering a new era – one defined by innovation, automation, and AI. While much of the ongoing AI conversations center on finance, healthcare or manufacturing, its growing influence on facility solutions is helping to reshape how buildings are being cleaned, maintained and managed.

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Surface Preparation

Surface Preparation for Facilities Managers

Two months after opening, the W.E.B Du Bois library began spalling, a phenomenon where a building sheds brick chips. During the construction or renovation of any facility, either residential, commercial, or industrial, there is one important consideration that affects all parties – the type of covering required.

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Electrical Services

Evolution of Electrical Services: Condition Monitoring Journey

In the ever-evolving landscape of electrical services, the journey towards condition monitoring represents a significant leap forward. Customers face challenges such as aging workforce and infrastructure, rising cost of energy and operation, and lack of transparency to the condition of key building systems.

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Cross-Training

Cross-Training Is a Game-Changer, and Technology Helps

You never know what challenges might pop up in a facility maintenance professional’s day. It’s crucial for facility maintenance teams to possess a full suite of skills to address these challenges and ensure the facility runs smoothly. One of the best ways to develop those skills is through strategic cross-training.

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Managers

Winterizing Genset & Boiler Fuel Systems: Tips for Facility Managers

It’s never too late (or too early) to winterize! Facilities managers need to ensure that their backup power and heating systems can withstand freezing conditions. This article discusses some common challenges associated with cold weather and strategies for winterizing these systems to avoid those challenges.

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Renewable Energy

Financing Industrial Renewable Energy: A Guide to Incentives & Grants

In recent years, renewable energy has surged in popularity. For many business owners, the initial costs of renewable energy projects can appear daunting. However, numerous financial incentives, including tax credits, are available to mitigate these expenses and encourage the adoption of sustainable practices.

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