Top 12 Strategies to Maximize Cost Savings
Ever learned a new facility management trick while talking shop with a colleague? BUILDINGS surveyed facilities professionals across the country to gather inexpensive ideas and creative strategies. Join the conversation…
The Biggest Complaint in LEED-Certified Office Buildings
Green initiatives and good acoustic design frequently find themselves at odds, but that doesn’t have to be the case. With a little creativity and consideration, you can integrate these two…
What is the Greenest Building?
The concept of the “greenest building” conjures up thoughts of new, sustainably designed buildings with huge alternative energy installations, cutting-edge mechanical and lighting systems, and expansive on-site recycling programs. But…
LED is gaining ground, but is solid state lighting the solution?
Thanks to lower costs and technological advancements, solid state lighting (SSL) is gaining acceptance indoors and out. But for all the hype surrounding new and exciting uses for LEDs, few…
End-of-Life Options for Commercial Furniture
When confronted with no longer needed furniture, the common, careless response is often “Off to the landfill!” There are several environmentally friendly methods to rid yourself of old furnishings as…
5 Steps to Lengthen Furniture’s Life Expectancy
If the furnishings in your facility are dulled, scratched, torn, or outdated, don’t necessarily assume you’re destined for a showroom full of new ones. With patience and elbow grease, you…
What Does Your Insurance Really Cover?
As extreme weather continues to pummel the southeastern coastline, damaged buisnesses and buildings abound – as well as canceled events. Schools, universities and other major buildings used as event venues…
Restore Your Washroom with a Renovation
Are your building’s washrooms losing their luster? Maybe you spotted mold around the base of the faucet, or foot traffic has worn down the tiles. The washroom’s appearance can negatively…
A Stunning Revival for Hamburg's Old Port
Walking through HafenCity, it’s difficult to imagine the grungy shipbuilding yards and warehouses that once dominated the area. Source link
Risk Prevention Building Blocks
Every building carries insurance, but no building manager wants to use it. In an ideal world, you’d pay regular premiums to cover your facility in case of property damage, injury,…