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Wherever he goes, Bill Schuelie with SBE Hotel Group is ready to chill. As a construction manager, Schuelie is a roving warrior tasked with overseeing all things building related. Posted by HeidiTFM on 5/8 at 9:44 AM
IAQ Council Lists Qualifying Companies
The American Indoor Air Quality Council (IAQ Council) is posting the names of consulting and remediation companies that employ at least one individual with a board-awarded IAQ Council certification. Posted by AnneTFM on 5/8 at 9:44AM
Sika Acquires Flooring Business
Sika Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Sika AG, recently acquired the commercial and industrial polymer flooring business of ICS Garland, Inc. Posted by AnneTFM on 5/8 at 9:33AM
Energy & Lighting
Buying Renewable Energy Certificates
While one size does not fit all facilities, this energy purchase strategy can be beneficial for many.
Lighting Upgrade Maximizes Energy Use
Seeking the best lighting options resultsd in low energy costs for Baxter Healthcare Corp.
The Environment
Make A Splash: Green Your Rest Rooms
Specifying environmentally friendly paper products is a step toward sustainable practices.
Green Risk Management
Sustainable design has distinct insurance issues.
Exteriors
The Business Case For Green Cleaning
The journey to an environmental approach is a three part process.
Lessons In Roof Maintenance
To manage a facility properly, evaluate the roof’s condition and develop a servicing plan.
Interiors
A Fresh Start
In Racine, WI, an aging nursing home is transformed into a vibrant assisted living facility.
Flip This Hotel
The Sheraton Orlando North in Maitland is transformed from ugly duckling into swan.
Furniture Lessons From The Auto Industry
Why can’t facility managers have it all?
Professional Development
TFM Names William Coleman Facility Executive Of The Year
The core values of facility management excellence are exemplified by a man who achieves a perfect balance.
Tackling Systems Performance
Facilities can reduce costs and increase efficiencies through recommissioning.
FM And Purchasing: You Get What You Pay For
Before The Sale, How Much Is Too Much To Expect From Vendors?
Safety & Security
No Stone Unturned
A comprehensive building assessment makes for an effective life safety plan.
Life Safety In The Workplace
Preventive safety measures key to managing facilities during catastrophic health situations.
Technology
Riding (And Surviving) The Wave
Advances in computing for building systems present benefits and challenges for facility managers.
Building
Information Modeling 
This approach to project documentation has the potential to synthesize the entire life cycle of a facility.
TFM Show News
The TFM Show Builds Compelling Conference Team
Plans for a World-Class Conference Program Underway.
TFM Show Speaker Named Entrepreneur Of The Year By Ernst & Young
Michael Gordon, founder and president of ConsumerPowerline, has won the 2006 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® Award for the New York Metro Region's emerging business category.
TFM Show Podcasts
Susan Coene, Executive Publisher, TFM Group, discusses the benefits of exhibiting at The TFM Show.
Marty Chobot, V.P. Marketing, FM:Systems...
William McCann, Vice President, Dynasound, Inc...
Bill Bell , V.P. Business Development, Van Duesen & Associates...
In The News
TFM Names William Coleman Facility Executive Of The Year
The core values of facility management excellence are exemplified by a man who achieves a perfect balance.
Preparing For The Inevitable
Planning for disasters can help facility professionals get their facilities up and running with minimal business interruption.
Lean Or Green?
Do facility managers really have to make a choice when trying to reconcile budgets with sustainability goals?
The Business Case For Green Cleaning
The journey to an environmental approach is a three part process.
Wireless: Tomorrow's HVAC
Managers can reduce damage to the environment and protect occupants with new HVAC technologies.
A Fresh Start
In Racine, WI, an aging nursing home is transformed into a vibrant assisted living facility.
Tackling Systems Performance
Facilities can reduce costs and increase efficiencies through recommissioning.
Riding (And Surviving) The Wave
Advances in computing for building systems present benefits and challenges for facility managers.
Buying Renewable Energy Certificates
While one size does not fit all facilities, this energy purchase strategy can be beneficial for many.
HVAC Changes Allow Museum to Grow
This month, TFM is pleased to introduce “Better Practices,” a new column dedicated to the heart and soul of the magazine—facility managers. Every building has a story, and this page will give facility managers a chance to share some of them. It will feature projects that have resulted in better practices and solutions.
Product of the Month
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