Choosing an Environmental Consulting Firm
By Bernadette Starzee Editor’s Note — October 2026: This article originally appeared in Long Island Business News and was republished here in 2012. Environmental regulations,…
Building Systems Operation: Are They Operating Properly?
By Rudy Holesek, Contributing Columnist Editor’s Note — October 2026: This contributed article was originally published in 2012. The tools, benchmarking requirements, and energy-performance standards…
Choosing an Architect: What Should the Owner Be Listening For?
The portfolio shows what the firm has designed. The interview should tell you how the team will work on your project. Originally published March 2012….
Should You Manage the Capital Project Internally?
The question isn’t whether someone on staff can manage the project. It’s whether the organization has the right capability—and capacity—to do it. Originally published March…
Green Leasing is not a Fad, It is the Future
by Brian Sahn, Esq., & Jared Newman, Contributing Columnists As the costs of energy-efficient retrofits and green practices trend downward, they are becoming more common,…
Is the Owner Holding Up the Project?
The schedule can slip even when the architect, contractor, and consultants are doing exactly what they are supposed to do. Originally published March 2012. Updated…
8 Traits of Top Project Managers – Part 2
By Garry Brinton, Contributing Columnist At the beginning of the PSMJ Project Management Bootcamps the attendees usually list the traits of a good project manager. The…
A Career in Broadcast Facilities Management – Live TV and No Second Chances
Behind a live television broadcast is a facility where the building, technology and operation all have to work at the same time. Have you ever…
8 Traits of Top Project Managers – Part 1
By Garry Brinton, Contributing Columnist At the beginning of the PSMJ Project Management Bootcamps the attendees usually list the traits of a good project manager….
An AED on the Wall Is Not an Emergency Response Plan
Installing an AED is one decision. Making sure people can find it, reach it and know what to do when someone collapses is another. Originally…
Hoteling and Hot Desking Solutions for Offices with Limited Space
Shared workspaces can reduce the need for dedicated desks, but only if the workplace supports how people actually use them. Originally published January 26, 2012….
Your Conference Room Technology Will Change. Plan for It.
The displays, cameras and collaboration platforms will change long before the conference room does. Design the room so today’s technology works without making tomorrow’s difficult…
Are You Designing the New Space Around Things You Don’t Need?
Before allocating space to files, furniture, equipment and accumulated material, decide what actually needs to make the move. Originally published January 2012. Updated October 2026….
Post Move Water Cooler Conversations – Did You Remember the Water Cooler?
By Chris Cooks, contributing columnist Originally published January 2012. Edited October 2026 for clarity and to reflect current workplace vending and refreshment planning. It may…
Laws for Fire Doors in New York — What Building Owners Should Know
Fire doors are ordinary building components until the moment they’re expected to perform as life-safety systems. Originally published December 14, 2011. Updated October 2026 to…