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As 2025 kicked off, many facilities managers made New Year’s resolutions to earn industry certifications. That’s because certifications not only further develop your FM skills, but can also help you stand out as a top job candidate and play a critical role in career development. Are you looking to up your game and earn an […]
Facilities managers looking for ways to better maintain their properties while saving money should consider investing in thermal imagery. This topic was discussed during the Feb. 29 Facilities Management Advisor webinar “Getting Started with Thermal Imagery: A Beginners Guide to Thermography for Building Inspections,” sponsored by Zeitview, a company that builds advanced inspection software. The […]
Maintaining clean and hygienic tile and grout surfaces in commercial facilities is essential not only for aesthetic reasons, but also for the overall health and safety of occupants. However, it is crucial to recognize the difference between cleaning for appearances and cleaning for true effectiveness. In this article, we will explore the best practices for […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that 86 U.S. manufacturing plants earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2022, a designation reserved for manufacturing plants in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector. Together, these plants saved over 105 trillion British thermal units (Btus) of energy and prevented more than 6 […]
If you have ever walked through an airport, there is no doubt you have glanced at the various doors when entering. If you pay a little more attention, or perhaps you work in access control and security, you will notice all the different types of locks, card readers, and electronic door controllers throughout the airport’s […]