Got Tech?

In a challenging economy, facilities management departments use every means available to do their jobs more effectively and more efficiently.  Go here to find out which technology wil let you do just that.

Keeping Track:  Maintenance Made Easier

With the latest tracking software, you can keep an eye on everything from energy consumption to utility bills to vendor management - you can even track the weather!  Find out how you can use tracking to make your job easier and stay under budget.

The Mobile Office

Instead of personal computers, we now have laptops, notebooks, netbooks and smartphones.  Find out about the mobile devices and applications that will allow you to work anywhere, anytime - whether in the office or on site.

Before You Call a Facilities Manager

Use this list of eight things every vendor should keep in mind before picking up the phone to call a facilities manager.  Use them to get your foot - and the rest of your business - in the door.

Hire Smarter

Whether you are a service contractor or facilities manager, conscious attention to the hiring and training process is critical.  Here are solid, tested tips to take the guesswork out of finding employees that are the right fit for your department.

How Nike Retail Facilities 'Just Do It'

Nike recently unveiled plans to reach $23 billion in sales by the year 2011.  To meet this agressive target, the retailer plans to open more stores across the US.  Read about how they'll manage to do it, directly from their facilities maintenance team.

Retailer Profile:  Hobby Lobby

At Hobby Lobby, it's all about family, eco-friendly practices and growth, growth, growth!  Find out how they manage to do it all - and get LEED certified to boot.