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Operations And Maintenance

A primary role of facility managers is to manage/oversee the operation of the facility. To do this, facility managers must have a working knowledge of building systems, structure, interiors and exteriors, and grounds so the facility and all of its required systems function efficiently, reliably, safely, securely and in a manner consistent with existing regulations and standards.

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Comparing the Cost of Reactive vs. Preventive Maintenance

This white paper explores how a proactive maintenance strategy helps facilities teams lower costs, increase uptime, and run more efficiently, all while […]

The Downtime Domino Effect: How Maintenance Training Strengthens Your Industrial Operation

When frontline technicians are well-trained, they are equipped to spot early warning signs, follow SOPs under pressure, and make the right call […]

Case Study: Elevating Norton Healthcare Energy Efficiency

Facing aging equipment, rising healthcare energy consumption, and increased maintenance costs in multiple facilities, Norton Healthcare leaders knew facility upgrades were critical […]

Achieving Demand Control Ventilation Based on Occupancy

At South Lafourche High School and Thibodaux Middle School in Louisiana, fluctuating occupancy levels—particularly in classrooms and gymnasiums—highlighted the need for a […]

How Preventative Facility Maintenance Can Drive Your Zero Emissions Goals

Preventive facility maintenance is key to achieving zero-emission goals by optimizing energy use and reducing carbon footprint. Learn how proactive and predictive […]

Equivalent Clean Airflow and the Importance of Validating Ventilation and Filtration Rates

ASHRAE Standard 241 introduces the concept of Equivalent Clean Airflow — a framework for combining mechanical ventilation, filtration, and other proven technologies […]

The Building Intelligence Index

Optimize your building for occupancy, indoor air quality, well-being, and energy efficiency. The Building Intelligence Index examines key factors that influence building […]

Whitepaper: Level Up Portfolio Management with Entry/Exit Counting

Learn how to leverage real-time occupancy insights to improve commercial real estate management by capturing accurate utilization metrics, optimizing cost efficiency, and […]

Smart Maintenance, Strong Facilities: The Case for Preventive Maintenance

Preventive maintenance is key to running a reliable, efficient facility – but without the right training, costly breakdowns and downtime are inevitable. […]

Climate Benefits and Building Energy Efficiency Gains From Improved Roofing Insulation in Cold Climates

This article presents the results of a collaboration among Firestone Building Products (Firestone), Dow Inc., and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to […]