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15 Takeaways from NFMT Baltimore
FacilitiesNet article on 15 takeaways from the 2023 NFMT Baltimore convention that may be relevant to facility managers
Building Services Management (April 2023 Edition)
The April 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses emergency response (P. 12-15), mold control (P. 18-19), waste management (P. 24-25), and occupational exposure to dermal allergens (P. 26-27).
ICC Releases Building Security Report and Guidance
FacilitiesNet article on the release of the 2022 Building Safety and Security Report by the International Code Council (ICC), which provides guidance on risk assessment and preparation for potential threats to public facilities. ( Direct link: https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/22-21727_COMM_Building_Security_RPT_FINAL.pdf )
Building Operating Management (March / April 2023 Edition)
The March / April 2023 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "energy management systems upgrades" at the Lansing Convention Center in Michigan (P. 10-12), "remov[ing] noisy distractions" to "attract workers back to the office" (P. 14-15), "smart technology in infection control" (P. 16-18), and preparation for wildfire threats (P. 19-20).
Building Services Management (February 2023 Edition)
The February 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses routines in vacuum cleaning (P. 18-19), action plans for improving indoor air quality (P. 20-21), and floor cleaning equipment (P. 26-27).
Facility Management Journal (November / December 2022 Edition)
The November / December 2022 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the theme of "FM finance and strategy." Topics discussed include: "The role of predictive maintenance" (P. 40-43), "why commercial cleaning remains essential" after the COVID-19 pandemic (P. 56-58), preparedness for "severe conditions" and other emergencies (P. 63-65 / 87-90), "planning for equipment upgrades" (P. 72-76), "frontline defense for flood-prone infrastructure" (P. 83-86), and "FM metrics and strategies for building health" (P. 91-95).
Building Services Management (November 2022 Edition)
The November 2022 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses seasonal respiratory viruses (P. 12-13), hearing protection for workers (P. 18-19), HVAC upgrades for K-12 schools (P. 24-25), restroom cleaning (P. 28), and contamination risk of commercial ice machines (P. 30-31).
Facility Executive (October 2022 Edition)
The October 2022 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses the usage of security sensors along building perimeters (P. 8 / 39), "the importance of indoor air quality testing" (P. 10-11), a "sustainability checklist for healthcare facilities" (P. 16-17), "managing mass notification" in the event of emergencies (P. 20-21), and "environmentally-friendly cleaning products" for the hospitality industry (P. 26-27).
Facility Management Journal (July / August 2022 Edition)
The July / August 2022 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the theme of "sustainability" in facility management. Other topics discussed include: The negative side effects of chemical disinfection and how UV-C may be a possible alternative (P. 38-41), "finding balance" between increasing ventilation rates for reducing "infection disease risk" and its associated operating costs (P. 70-74), "preparing a facility for its climate" (P. 80-83), and "sustainable infection prevention practices in facility management" (P. 111-113).
Facility Executive (June 2022 Edition)
The June 2022 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "smart building" systems (P. 8-9 / 39), "reevaluat[ing] your cleaning strategy" after the COVID pandemic (P. 12-13), "workplace design" for hybrid work arrangements (P. 14-16), and "emergency management" (P. 18-19).
Building Services Management (April 2022 Edition)
The April 2022 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "mold remediation in schools and commercial buildings" (P. 16-17), "best practices for conducting a waste assessment" (P. 24-25), "skin protection for working with chemicals" (P. 26-27), how to "expand the life of concrete coatings" (P. 28-29), and "cleaning for glass doors and windows" (P. 30).
Building Services Management (February 2022 Edition)
The February 2022 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "IAQ and radon mitigation" (P. 12-13), "solutions to monitor and verify status on indoor spaces" (P. 20-21), "how to clean and disinfect" to reduce infection risk (P. 22-23), "propane-powered floor maintenance" (P. 26-27), and "physical and human factors in slip and fall prevention" (P. 30-31).