TFM-Jan-2011 Archives - Today's Facility Manager | The Source for Facility Solutions

TFM Names Todd Finders Facility Executive of the Year

by Heidi Schwartz on Jan 30, 2011 | No Comments

Broad minded and methodical, this IT professional brings a fresh approach to facilities.

Posted in Facility Exec of the Year, Magazine, Special Reports, Technology, Topics
Renewable Energy: Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

by Anne Vazquez on Jan 30, 2011 | No Comments

This type of fuel cell has been found to be well suited to facility applications, and one California company has introduced a version that may expand the technology’s market share.

Posted in Columnists, Energy, Magazine, Renewable Energy, Technology, Topics
Services & Maintenance: Planning Green Cleaning

by Services and Maintenance Contributor on Jan 30, 2011 | No Comments

Protecting occupant health and the environment are twin goals when evaluating products and methods.

Posted in Environment, In-Depth Articles, Magazine, Services & Maintenance
HVAC Trends: Forging The Path

by Trends Contributor on Jan 30, 2011 | No Comments

As energy efficiency strategies get “smarter,” HVAC systems are one area of opportunity for facility managers.

Posted in In-Depth Articles, Magazine, Technology, Topics, Trends
Tricks Of The Trade: The Drawbacks Of “Free”

by Retired Columnist on Jan 30, 2011 | No Comments

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge explains how “free” usually isn’t such a bargain in the end.

Posted in Ask The Expert, Columnists, Magazine, Retired Columnists, Technology, Topics, Tricks of the Trade
Tricks Of The Trade: Energy Management For Churches

by Retired Columnist on Jan 30, 2011 | No Comments

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge gives advice on finding energy management solutions for multi-purpose facilities

Posted in Ask The Expert, Columnists, Energy, Magazine, Retired Columnists, Topics, Tricks of the Trade
Professional Development: Commissioning No Longer Optional

by Professional Development Columnist on Jan 30, 2011 | No Comments

Guest Columnist Paul Liesman provides the first part of a two part series on building commissioning.

Posted in Construction & Renovation, Magazine, Professional Development, Professional Development, Topics
High-Tech Facility Case Study: High-Tech Housing

by Anne Vazquez on Jan 30, 2011 | No Comments

This storage facility in southern Florida provides a secure climate for high value items.

Posted in Case Study, Construction & Renovation, In-Depth Articles, Magazine, Security, Technology, Topics
January 2011 Issue (Volume 24, Number 1)

by TFM Editor on Jan 26, 2011 | No Comments

TFM’s Facility Executive of the Year headlines this issue, which also looks at technology advancements in HVAC, cloud computing, and the Bloom Box fuel cell.

Posted in Recent Issues
The Facility Technologist: Free Your Mind

by The Facility Technologist Columnist on Jan 13, 2011 | No Comments

Columnist Tom Condon discusses how cloud computing technology helps facilitate disaster recovery.

Posted in Magazine, Technology, Technology and FM