The Facility Manager’s Important Role During a Construction Project
Too often the FM is excluded from the design and construction process. But waiting until the end of a project might be too late to…
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Cubicle Mockups and Surveys Help Employees Visualize Their Workspace
Ordering system furniture is an interesting experience for a company, the employee who sits in the cubicle as well as the furniture dealer trying to…
A Career in Broadcast Facilities Management – Live TV and No Second Chances
Have you ever tried to change the tires on a moving car? That’s similar to the challenges of running a live television broadcast studio facility. …
Moving Your Office – “Tools” of the Trade
Planning your commercial move means your moving company quotes will contain line items filled with unfamiliar terms like “conveyors”, “commercial bin” or “plastic tote”. To add to the difficulty, each…
I Have Asbestos in My Building, Now What? A Guide to Asbestos Safety
Asbestos is a potentially lethal substance that was once used extensively in premises as an insulator and building material. Although this practice is now illegal…
Determining Supplemental Air Conditioning Needs is a Breeze
Determining Supplemental Air Conditioning tonnage needs for areas such as IT Rooms, Broadcast Edit Rooms, Control Rooms or General Office Space is determined by the…
Don’t Get Burned by Misleading Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Calls
Did you ever receive a call stating “This is the fire extinguisher company. We’d like to schedule your annual inspection. Would tomorrow be convenient?” The…