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What I Learned When the World Ended
It seems R.E.M.’s “It’s the End of the World as We Know It” plays in the background while many of us model a myriad of financial

Don’t Go It Alone: The Value of a Smart Building Solutions Provider
Demand for efficient energy and smart building management continues to grow. According to MarketWatch, the smart building solutions market will grow at 29.69% CAGR, achieving

Take a Deep Breath: Is Your Air Healthy? The Value of High Air Quality in Commercial Buildings
Air pollution remains a critical concern for millions, and according to The Guardian, a recent review of air quality in buildings and its impact on

The Top Challenges in Preventive Maintenance (and the Solutions)
Many challenges in preventive maintenance leave Facilities Managers to assume preventive work will always be outside of the budget. Reality dictates preventive maintenance is the

So Now You Are an Energy Manager…Now What?
The world of facilities management has evolved to include a host of new technologies and capabilities. Facility managers have access to vast treasure troves of

Getting Capital Dollars for an EMS: Building the Business Case for the C-Suite or CFO
C-Suite executives have plenty of responsibilities, and as their titles imply, employees within their respective companies turn to the C-Suite for approval and support of
The Smart Building Revolution
The state of facilities management has changed dramatically. The ongoing technological evolution of smart devices and systems has led to a single outcome—the Smart Building
9 Tips for Reducing Facility Maintenance and Operations Costs
The path to reducing facility maintenance and operations costs involves much more than just applying CMMS and using technology. It includes a possible redesign of
A Necessity: Successful Energy Management System Implementation
The right tools and steps enable success in energy management system implementation. As explained by the U.S. Department of Energy: Better Buildings Solution Center, a