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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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8 Golden Rules for Effectively Managing Maintenance Operations

Every facility has its own unique culture, operational controls, and challenges. David Auton, Senior Director, Engineering & Maintenance, shares his latest white […]

When Ignorance Is Not Bliss

Deferred maintenance can lead to infrastructure failure. Here are four common causes of inadequate capital budgeting, and mitigation strategies to prevent them. […]

The Facilities Manager's Guide to Smarter Vendor Management

Five steps your organization can take to create trusted vendor relationships more efficiently, manage top vendors and form long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships […]

FM Best Practices for Heroic Work Order Management

Successful facilities managers (FMs) have to be expert multitaskers, often managing multiple work orders while tracking project timelines, completion dates, costs, downtimes, […]

How ESSER Funding Can Help Future-Proof Your School

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.S. government has provided Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to support schools in […]

LVT vs. Concrete White Paper

An Analysis on Bacterial Growth on Vinyl and Polished Concrete.

A Comprehensive Guide to Water Conservation: The Bottom Line Impacts, Challenges and Rewards

Build a basic understanding of the current issues surrounding water use, including critical issues, benchmarking and evaluation related to reduction of water […]

4 ways digital services help deliver exceptional building performance

Learn how to unlock your building’s performance through smart, connected technology.

Adidas Rooftop Unit Replacement Case Study

Adidas implemented a successfully planned RTU replacement program to save energy and avoid costly emergency replacements. Case Study: Rooftop Unit Replacement adidas […]

Six Steps Hospital Facilities Can Take to Reduce the Risk of Spreading Infectious Disease

You can help ensure safe operations of your facility by monitoring and controlling six areas.