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Best Practices in HVAC System Maintenance to Optimize Efficiency

There have been tremendous advancements in the facilities management environment over the last several years. A fast growing phenomenon that is positively impacting facility managers (FMs) to better handle the systems is integration and interoperatibility. Thanks to growing IT convergence and rapid data transmission, it is now feasible to link a variety of processes and [...]

Keys to Recruiting the Next Generation

By Kate Donnelly: The facilities management industry is approaching the edge of an imposing cliff. As its workforce ages and nears retirement, facilities management professionals are looking down a steep drop-off in fresh talent. JLL reported that facilities management professionals are on average older than the general working population, averaging 49 years compared to 43 years [...]

10 ways to prevent building-associated Legionnaires’ Disease

Facilities Engineering Journal - Managing risks to the safety and health of your guests is one of the most important aspects of your job as a hotel engineer or maintenance professional. Taking a  preventive approach is key to minimizing the risk of infection from Legionnaire’s Disease. 10 proactive ways that can help you minimize the risk of [...]