1. 1. THE TOP THREE TRENDS IN THE FACILITIES SERVICES INDUSTRY/PROFESSION:
2. 2. The events of September 11th , the upsurge in natural catastrophic events and the increased cost of energy have changed the way we approach building architecture , design and construction. In the ten years following September 11th, "security at any cost became the mantra of many. 1. Increased Security requirements in and around private and public facilities. 2. Increased requirements related to emergency and standby utility systems 3. Energy Management and LED lighting requirements, upgrades and retrofits
3. 3. Increased Security requirements in and around private and public facilities. In the last 15 years several new approaches and architectural considerations have been taken into account when designing and renovating private and public sectors buildings including government structures, high rise buildings, factories and commercial and retail space. Stairs Air supply Biological and chemical air filters Reinforced foundations Subtle security Green cooling and irrigation systems Elimination of accelerants as heating elements Location, location, location Glass Concrete
4. 4. Increased requirements related to emergency and standby utility systems Heightened awareness relative to power grid reliability after 9/11 The tremendous increase in the dependency of Data based operating systems and infrastructure. High expectations of system reliability for mission critical facilities. Characteristics of Mission-critical facilities.
5. 5. Energy Management Facilities Managers are faced with the challenges of evaluating and identifying methods to maximize building efficiencies and reducing the carbon foot print through the use of energy management tools and systems. Energy management is the process of monitoring, controlling, and conserving energy in a building or organization. Typically this involves the following steps: 1. Metering your energy consumption and collecting the data. 2. Finding opportunities to save energy, and estimating how much energy each opportunity could save. 3. Taking action to target the opportunities to save energy 4. Tracking your progress by analyzing your meter data to see how well your energy-saving efforts have worked.
6. 6. LED Lighting LED is the latest technology in lighting Long Life Energy Efficiency Ecologically Friendly Durable Quality Zero UV Emissions Design Flexibility Operational in Extremely Cold or Hot Temperatures Light Dispersement Instant Lighting and Frequent Switching Low Voltage LED Lighting
7. 7. Summary We have only touched the surface relative to the current trends and movements in the FACILITIES SERVICES INDUSTRY/PROFESSION. There are an array of resources, educational and training programs available from the manufactures, industry leaders, organization and federal agencies providing the necessary research tools, technological advancements, code requirements and implementation methods the professionals in the industry must be current on and proficient in to be successful in this sector.
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