Facilities Management articles for the week of 9/8/2024 - 9/14/2024

How Facility Management Impacts Occupant Experience

acility management and related services arguably have a greater impact on customer experience and occupant productivity than any other department within a building or campus.

Read This » Hazards to Avoid When Operating MEWPs and Telehandlers

nsurprisingly, being raised high in the air on a platform comes with hazards, especially in inclement weather as well.

Read This » How Citi's HQ Redesign Achieved LEED and WELL Platinum Certifications

iti wasn’t focused on winning awards when it was looking at new locations or renovating its Tribeca building for its global headquarters in New York City about a decade ago.

Read This » Expert Tips on Maintaining Kohler's Golf Courses

he first question Chris Zugel often asks during job interviews is, “Have you ever mowed your yard?”  With four world-class championship golf courses and more than 75 total properties and businesses that make up Kohler Co.'s realm, the company’s associates – Kohler's preferred term to describe its employees – have plenty of turf to maintain.  They have an arsenal of grounds equipment to operate and duties to perform in maintaining Kohler’s properties, which include thousands of acres centered mostly in a small village in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Read This » Economic Benefits of Sensor Technology in Workplaces

n addition to fostering an employee-friendly workplace, companies that use sensor technology can realize many economic benefits.

Read This » Electric Boilers: Cost vs. Long-Term Savings

hen assessing costs, it is important to understand the difference between upfront costs and life-cycle costs, which cover expenses over time.

Read This » Why Facilities are Choosing Bottle Fillers Over Fountains

he drinking fountain – also known as the water fountain or the water bubbler, depending on the region – is a common, if overlooked feature in many commercial and institutional facilities.  But in place of the water fountain, a trend has developed over the last few years.

Read This » Scott Wollenzien Leads $500M Northwestern Mutual Renovation

nce-in-a-lifetime moments are usually just that — singular, memorable events that do not come around again.

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