As an FM, it will definitely not come as a surprise to you that the vast majority of tenant complaints are about the building being too hot or too cold, far surpassing other problems such as lighting, noise levels and space limitations. While you might not think a few degrees too hot or cold is going to result in your tenants fleeing, businesses are become increasingly aware of the impact office comfort can have on results.

If you’re a Facilities Manager of an office building or another type of workspace, you have a role to play in encouraging workplace productivity. If your occupants are happy and successful, this is certainly good news for you and the building owners. But whether you’re an FM of an office building or not, workplace productivity should be on your radar.

Every building requires contractors or employees to keep things working smoothly. Making sure these guys are productive should be top of your list to keep costs down and boost efficiency.

Here’s how FMs can encourage workplace productivity.

Looking for helpful resources to discover the most popular news and tips about managing facilities? You've come to the right place.

CleanAlert's team of market researchers have scrawled the internet to find the most shared posts related to facilities managers and the work they do:

It is almost September which means the next NFMT in Vegas is not too far away! Here's the lowdown on what to expect..

Looking for software to help improve your FM processes? Here are 5 awesome tools we think every Facility Mangement pro should check out. 

There are several major players in the FM distribution space. Here are CleanAlert's top picks:

For both facilities managers and vendors alike, when a professional relationship goes sour it results ibig headaches. Whatever your vendor is supplying, making sure they are a good fit for your facility before you sign on the dotted line will go a long way in ensuring a long and successful arrangement.

Whether you’re a newbie to facilities management or a seasoned hand, it’s always a good idea to take stock of your day to day activities and make sure they enable your facility to run efficiently. Take a look at our list of four pitfalls facilities managers must avoid at all costs and make sure you don’t fall into any of these traps…

As summer arrives, facilities costs can soar with added HVAC expenses. But preparing for the hot weather by using the following tips can help you keep your buildings in a good state of repair and costs down.

As readers of this blog will no doubt be familiar, CleanAlert's FilterScan WiFi Air Filter Monitor takes the guesswork out of knowing when there are clogs in your HVAC system and when it's time to change the filter.  

Here are some other great facilities management detection technologies for smart buildings that can give you peace of mind, improve the efficiency of your facility, and save you money.