Maintenance
Effective snow removal for your property
While we have not yet had a significant snowfall this season, now is the perfect time to work on a proactive strategy for snow removal
Switching from fluorescent lights to LEDs
Some governments are legislating the end of fluorescent lighting for businesses, and as a result, many companies are ceasing the manufacturing of fluorescent lighting, so
Keeping your HVAC system in tip-top shape for winter
For facility and maintenance managers, HVAC is something that needs seasonal attention and regular maintenance to keep it performing at its best and benefiting your
Practicing preventative maintenance
An important part of building maintenance is creating a strategy to mitigate as many issues as you can ahead of time, protecting your budget, keeping
Practicing safe outdoor winter maintenance
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, performing outdoor maintenance tasks can become more dangerous for your team. From cleaning windows to completing
The Fall/Winter 2024 issue of FCM is now available!
With fall’s arrival comes cooler temps, shorter days, and winter on the horizon, bringing unique seasonal challenges and opportunities to cleaning and maintenance, as we
Today’s top challenges for facility managers
For facility managers, the job continues to evolve as priorities shift and recovery from post-pandemic conditions persists. From deferred budgets to sustainability to technology and
Fall pavement maintenance
Fall is the perfect time for a proactive approach to the exterior of your building. The pavement in your parking lot can deteriorate over time
Prepare for winter with your fall maintenance checklist
We’re still enjoying summer, but fall is around the corner, and that means being prepared for the winter weather that’s coming. Maintenance managers know that
Is your smart building worth the investment?
Smart buildings have come a long way, adding technology to help manage staffing, collect valuable data, and increase operational efficiency. From simple sensors to AI
Managing signage for your facility
Maintaining your property means including signage as part of your indoor and outdoor maintenance strategy. Making it clear and easy for people to get where
Improving warehouse efficiency
Warehouse operations have evolved, and tools have emerged to streamline operations, improve functionality, and make efficiency an easier goal to achieve. There are steps warehouse
Keeping pests out as warm weather continues
With summer temperatures extending into the fall, businesses aren’t just dealing with more heat; longer spans of warmer temperatures can drive pests indoors to seek
Maintaining your solar panels
As the end of summer draws near, many maintenance managers are performing tasks that will prepare their buildings for the colder months. Solar power is
A four-season guide to weatherproofing your building
With climate change and increased weather events, facility and maintenance managers need a comprehensive plan to address any weather-related threats to the building. Creating a
Using pesticides for your lawncare
Groundskeeping requires a delicate balance between monitoring, maintenance, and action – and as the seasons change, new steps are required to achieve that balance. Maintaining
Seasonal, sustainable lawn maintenance for commercial properties
As fall slowly approaches, outdoor maintenance means starting to prepare for the colder months. Getting your lawn in great shape is one way to ensure