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IFMA's FMJ magazine
The evolving security threats of the 21st century have presented new and urgent challenges in the field of FM. These new realities are what confront FMs working in every facility imaginable. Fortunately, situational awareness software solutions are empowering those in the field to address both routine issues and these new security threats.
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By Doug Haymore
 During the winter season, humans are not the only ones affected by the cold weather. The pests outside your facility are also feeling the nip in the air. Insects like earwigs, carpenter ants and oriental cockroaches will look for moist, warm areas with a food supply as it gets cold out. Unfortunately, your facility probably has all of these accommodations, so they will make themselves comfortable within your business.
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Lodging
Interior design makeovers will change some of the biggest brands in the hospitality space come 2017, especially as they aim to please a younger set of independent travelers. Jessica Lotner, interior designer at The McBride Company, recently sat down with LODGING to discuss how hotel designers will cater to some of the most prominent guests in the new year.
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CleanLink
There are some examples of non-compliant items that facility cleaning managers might currently feature in their restrooms, not knowing that they fail to meet ADA requirements.
For example, many facilities provide feminine hygiene dispensers in their ladies restrooms. Although many of these dispensers claim on the label that they "Meet ADA Requirements," they do not. The height might be right on the wall, but the operating control (handle) requires tight grasping and twisting of the wrist to operate. This is not in compliance with ADA.
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BOMI International via FMLink
Pumps are designed to accomplish two tasks: overcome friction and move fluids by changing the pressure of a fluid or gas. Friction losses are head losses in the piping system. The magnitude of these losses is determined by the liquid being pumped, pipe size, type of pipe, flow rate, and the number of bends, valves, and other restrictions in the piping system. Fluids always flow from a higher pressure to a lower pressure.
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FacilitiesNet
Cutting operating costs for lighting typically involves installing energy-efficient lamps or fixtures, reducing burn hours, and maybe dropping light levels (e.g., dimming, task tuning). The first option includes changing to 28-watt T8 fluorescent or LED lamps, while the last two involve lighting controls.
Facility managers are comfortable selecting lamps, but may be less so when confronted by the ever-widening choices for controls. Many are finding that upgrading lighting has become more complex. It takes homework, and sometimes expert guidance, to make good choices.
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Facility Executive
Smart buildings have been around for quite some time. The need to make them smart began with a need to conserve energy. When we save energy, we save money — and lots of it over time. It's been shown that in most cases it's possible to see return on investment (ROI) within 12 to 18 months. This is a powerful incentive for organizations to invest in the technology necessary to install a building management system (BMS). How can a facility executive say no to that?
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eHotelier
One of the key factors that can greatly influence the customer experience and satisfaction in a hotel is how well-designed and functional the bathroom is. Bathrooms often come as a hindsight, but travelers expect this amenity to provide comfort and a better experience compared to what they have in their own homes.
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Natural Resources Defense Council
The Energy Department just released standard for commercial and industrial compressors succeeds in lowering the energy use of these machines and, consequently, reduces the pollution output necessary to run them, but still falls short of what we and other researchers believe is possible.
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USA Today
Hotel guests have repeatedly complained about the state of Wi-Fi while traveling, and hotels are finally heeding the call for improvements.
In addition to increasingly offering free Wi-Fi, especially to loyalty club members, hotel companies are requiring that their properties improve the quality of the signal they offer. The efforts are in response to guests using multiple devices to stream, download and upload larger files.
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