From Cost Center to a Savings Center: Proving the ROI of Facility Management
Facilities does not have to turn every expenditure into a saving. It does need to show leadership what the organization receives in return. Originally published…
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CapEx vs. OpEx in Facility Management: Why the Distinction Matters
The accounting classification matters. But it should not become the strategy for deciding what the building needs. Originally published October 2024. Updated September 2026 to…
UV Disinfect on Demand – Post COVID-19 Office Technology Safety Series
A series of articles addressing various products and technologies available to complement the changing office landscape due to COVID-19 safety.
Restrooms – Post COVID-19 Office Technology Safety Series
A series of articles addressing various products and technologies available to complement the changing office landscape due to COVID-19 safety.
The Facility Manager’s Important Role During a Construction Project
Facilities should not first discover how a building will operate when the project team is preparing to turn it over. Originally published October 2015. Updated…
Who Decided There Would Be No Trash Cans?
Centralized waste may make operational sense. But even a small workplace policy needs space, infrastructure and an implementation plan. Originally published April 2014. Updated September…
Water Conservation Strategies for Your Facility
Before deciding how to reduce water consumption, understand where the building is actually using it. Updated October 2026 Let’s start with the basics: if you…
How Do You Deal With Graffiti at Your Facility?
Quick removal matters, but the wrong cleaning method can leave the building with damage that lasts much longer than the graffiti. Updated October 2026 Graffiti…