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I need to write a recycling plan for my facility. Does anyone have one or know where I can find the format to write mine?

For facility managers, there’s no question that enhancing a building’s energy efficiency is not only a green way to go but is also a smart way to reduce utilities and improve the bottom line. Unfortunately, the most obvious ways to improve...

Most info seems to be for using LED's for T8's in parking areas. What experience is there for office use?

Want to improve your chances of convincing bean counters that investments in energy projects are worthwhile? Stop talking about payback periods and start talking about return on investment, said speakers at the Facility Decisions conference and exposition...

My facility has recently installed several Sloan waterless urinals. I remain unconvinced that they are the best option for cost saving. Does anyone else have reservations or am I alone in this. I would like to hear from anyone who has experience with...

Today’s security system specifiers, designers and integrators face the constant challenge of maintaining their technical knowledge base so they can evaluate, recommend, and deploy new products to better solve their client’s problems. The speed...

What does top management expect from Facility Managers during recession? If this recession goes on like this the senior management will want facility managers to cut costs and add value simultaneously. The trick to doing that is to focus on corporate...

In case you missed it, the Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee released a draft outline of their alternative to the bill being considered by Democrats, known as the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. The plan put forth...

I would like to hear from facilities engineers and managers on how they keep up with ADA " SIGNAGE " requirements for signage in their operations and facilities. What variations have been found from state to state or county or city that are...

There are a variety of energy-efficient ways to lower the air conditioning costs for any building. From new technologies to time-tested solutions, this article explores six low-cost, eco-friendly ways to reduce the heat in naturally hot buildings while...

Day 3 – Thursday, March 18 4 p.m. As we wrap up this year's NFMT show, I want to personally thank all the readers of the live blog. I've had a great experience here in Baltimore and have learned a lot of new things. Don't forget to mark...

C hillers consume more than 50 percent of the electrical usage in many facilities. They use approximately 20 percent of the total electrical power generated in INDIA, and it is estimates that chillers expend up to 30 percent in additional energy through...

Why does deferred maintenance matter, anyway? After all, buildings have operated for decades and even centuries in less-then-ideal conditions. Despite a few complaints from occupants and the occasional visitor about leaky plumbing, drafty doors and windows...

I work in a community mental health center. We have over 40 group home and apartment buildings which house our clients as well as 15+ outpatient offices. We are having lots of trouble with bedbugs. In fact, not only are there bed bugs in many of the residential...

Just wondering about folks thoughts related to the process of changing batteries for the various hands-free products so common in today's restrooms. Specifically, for the sinks, soap dispensers, toilets, urnials, and towel dispensers - what is the...

A wide range of factors determines the productivity at most offices. Temperature, furniture type, office layout, lighting and noise level are some of the factors that can impact workers’ ability to perform. While some of these solutions might seem...

0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false With colder weather just around the corner, now is the time for facility managers and property owners to start implementing energy efficient programs for winter. With appropriate planning and effort, these building...

Admit it. Maintenance and engineering management generally hasn’t been considered a trendy profession. And the shortage of front-line technicians that has plagued maintenance and engineering departments for years is pretty strong evidence people...

Buzz words - Green and Sustainability - So what does this mean? Green and sustainability have become house hold words - Great for the earth, but how much is Marketing and what really works, As architects we are concerned about the information the public...

Most real estate experts agree: The biggest and longest-standing hindrance to creating green tenant space and truly green and energy efficient speculative office buildings is the idea that Amory Lovins (noted energy expert and founder of the Rocky Mountain...

Changes taking place at the Sears Tower go beyond a name change, though "Willis Tower" will become the Chicago landmark's official name in July. According to an article in the Chicago Tribune , the owners of the tower unveiled a plan Wednesday...

I am looking for information pro or con on the ZURN EcoVantage "Pint" Series Ultra Low Consumption Urinals. At my facility we want to conserve water. We've installed several waterless urinals only to find they are not the best solution for...

The constant challenge for facility managers and builders is to find the delicate balance between lower energy bills and the upfront cost associated with creating the future savings. A previous article, “Five Overlooked Building Improvements with...

Here is the version I have accepted at this point in my career: http://www.enotes.com/small-business-encyclopedia/facility-management "Facility Management." Encyclopedia of Small Business . Ed. Kevin Hillstrom and Laurie Collier Hillstrom. Gale...

All too often in the cleaning industry employees are met with negative feedback. It’s easy to walk into a facility and see everything that has been missed or has not been cleaned according to the site specs. It’s much harder for a supervisor...