Facilities Management articles for the week of 2/25/2018 - 3/3/2018

How to Determine Emergency Heating Needs

Heating systems in institutional and commercial facilities have an almost mystic ability to determine the worst possible time to fail.

Read This » Understanding Building-Wide Heating Needs

All of the above temporary heating options are suitable for heating limited areas within a building, and multiple units can serve larger areas.

Read This » Emergency Heating: Buying vs. Renting

Maintenance and engineering managers considering smaller, temporary heating systems in the event of an emergency, have the option to rent or buy.

Read This » Finding Skilled Facility Management Professionals

As the facility management profession rapidly evolves, the need for qualified professionals continues to swell.

Read This » 3 Benefits of Lithium-Ion Batteries For UPS

Companies are always looking to generate the most revenue from the space they own or lease.

Read This » Lithium-Ion Batteries Offer Less Preventive Maintenance, Built-in Monitoring

LI batteries feature built-in cell-by-cell battery monitoring.

Read This » Financial Company Saves Space, Cash With Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Read This » Lithium-Ion Batteries Offer Solid Return on Investment

The biggest deterrent to lithium-ion (LI) battery specification is the sticker shock associated with the initial product cost.

Read This » New-Generation CMMS Options and Opportunities

As maintenance and engineering managers strive to streamline operations and make their departments more productive, they have a range of tools at their disposal.

Read This » Fire Safety vs. Sustainability?

Most facility managers strive both to keep occupants safe from fires and to limit their building’s impact on the environment.

Read This » Thoughtful Approach Required For Buildings To Be Both Fire Safe And Sustainable

Designing and operating buildings that advance both fire safety and sustainability requires a thoughtful approach.

Read This » Building Codes, Rating Systems Can Complicate Fire Safety, Sustainability

One obstacle to considering a facility in a holistic fashion can be the building codes themselves.

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