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  • QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Serial Quote Syndrome

    What is the appropriate professional procedure for dealing with RFPs from internal departments that ask for numerous quotes from facilities on work that will more than likely never be completed? How do I keep from alienating my vendors and contractors?

  • QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Facilities Management Software

    Is there any facility management software designed for labs that can handle maintenance, drawings. leases, and all the other necessary documentation?

  • Tricks Of The Trade: Credential Management

    Facility Management Expert Kevin Folsom shares some career tips regarding professional designations. From the April 2013 issue.

  • Tricks Of The Trade: BYOD Policy Challenges

    Tricks Columnist Kevin Folsom gets imaginative and invites other fms to share stories on BYOD and proprietary information issues. From the March 2013 issue of Today’s Facility Manager.

  • WEB EXCLUSIVE: Requirements For Visitor Management In Federal Agencies

    Federal agencies typically have hectic lobbies to manage. Attendants must quickly process visitor access while ensuring all security procedures are followed in accordance with Homeland Security Protection Directive-12 (HSPD-12).

  • FREE WHITE PAPER: Site Selection For Mission Critical Facilities

    In this paper, guidelines are established for selecting a new site or assessing an existing one. Common risks that affect the availability of a business are defined and techniques for minimizing these risks are presented.

  • FREE WHITE PAPER: Physical Security In Mission Critical Facilities

    Physical security is critical to achieving availability goals of mission critical facilities. Security of the data center accounts for it’s surroundings as well as data processing equipment inside and the systems supporting them. In this paper, systems for providing secure facilities are recommended and best practices for physical security are explained.

  • FM Issue: Moving Target

    In order to optimize a security plan, facility managers should take a dynamic approach. From the April 2013 issue.