FACILITY MANAGEMENT ARTICLES
Secure-by-Design: How Facility Managers Protect Infrastructure
Operational systems in modern buildings have evolved into critical infrastructure, but many remain vulnerable to cyberattacks. Operational technology (OT) like HVAC, lighting, and access control systems are typically deployed for their functionality, not for their ability to protect against cyber intrusions.
Radiant Heating & Cooling for Sustainable Commercial IEQ
With sustainability and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) shifting from emerging trends to baseline expectations, the industry is continuing to seek heating and cooling technologies that are efficient, effective, and easy to maintain. Radiant heating and cooling is gaining interest to meet these demands.
High-Security Fences Bolster Access Control Efforts
Discussions about access control often focus on security systems within the built environment. However, effective access control strategies begin long before the building’s entrance. Perimeter security not only has the ability to deter would-be trespassers, but it also plays a key role in controlling unauthorized access.
CASE STUDIES
Ecore Athletic Supports New Student Power Room
When the University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s Campus Recreation team reimagined its fitness space, the goal was to deliver more value to students through expanded access and a design that reflects Cornhusker spirit. To bring that vision to life, the university partnered with Ecore Athletic, a leader in performance flooring engineered for human movement.
Tighter OR Airflow Control Delivers Big Energy Savings
At McLaren Macomb’s Surgery Center in Mount Clemens, MI, fluctuating VAV boxes were driving excessive air changes and making operating room (OR) pressurization difficult to control. Partnering with Phoenix Controls, the hospital upgraded to venturi valves and room-level monitoring to deliver precise, compliant airflow in each operating room.
Hope’s Preserves the “Santa Barbara Airport Experience”
Preserving the “Santa Barbara airport experience” was official policy for the small Santa Barbara Municipal Airport when building the new 72,000-foot terminal building. In addition to the architectural aesthetic, the “Santa Barbara Airport experience” also meant preserving open-air features that passengers have enjoyed for decades. Hope’s provided a solution.
Smarter Building Control Improves Comfort
After years of deferred maintenance, WHS Greene reached a point where its aging building control systems needed to be addressed. The hospital needed a way to upgrade these systems in a cost-effective way that would encourage a sustainable path for future maintenance and operations. The hospital tapped Honeywell to complete a facility assessment.
HVAC Efficiency With Loop™ Platform
The Link is a premier office building. Many of the tenants have established emissions reduction pathways to help them meet their sustainability goals. In an effort to reach them, Baltimore Aircoil Company was engaged to determine if its HVAC system could be enhanced without the downtime or complexities often associated with energy efficiency upgrades.
20+ Years of Warehouse Lighting With LED Efficiency
LED Lighting Supply was approached by LED Conversions, who worked as a contractor on this project, seeking to upgrade their customer’s outdated infrastructure to energy-efficient LED lighting. LED Lighting Supply understood the requirements and recommended a strategic, cost-effective solution to increase energy efficiency while reducing overall facility expenses.
PRODUCTS IN ACTION
Ask the Drain Brains: The Best Way To Handle Frozen Pipes
Q: I dread winter. Every time an arctic blast moves south, the pipes freeze in one of my buildings. What method do you suggest to thaw the pipes and get the water moving again?
JLG Advances Job Site Innovation With Canvas
JLG Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms, announces the acquisition of the core technology developed by Canvas, a San Francisco-based construction robotics technology company.
City Workers Really Warm to General’s Pipe Thawing Solution
Frozen water lines are such a problem in Ft. Lupton, CO, that they earn a special page on the city’s web site. So, city crews sought a fast way to minimize the potential damage from burst pipes: they got a Hot-Shot 400® from General Pipe Cleaners.
Carrier Launches i-Vu® Pro v10
Carrier introduces i-Vu® Pro v10, a next-generation building automation system (BAS) designed to help facilities of all sizes enhance operational efficiency, collaboration, and resilience.
Nilfisk Launches the VP25 Robotic Vacuum
Nilfisk, a global leader in professional cleaning solutions, announces the launch of the Nilfisk VP25, a versatile industrial-grade robotic vacuum that ensures smart, consistent cleaning at the push of a button.
JM-1000 X & JM-1450: Built for Tight Spaces, Powered for Tough Jobs
When it comes to clearing grease, sludge, or sand from small to mid-size drain lines, electric water jetters are taking the lead, especially in tight indoor spaces where gas units can’t go.