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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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6 Steps to Optimize the Move Management Process In Your Space Management Software.

If a constant shuffling of desks in your workplace seems like it’s become the new norm, you’re not alone. Managing office moves […]

How HVAC and IAQ optimization supports healthy buildings now (part 1)

This blog post goes over the steps needed to enure occupant well-being.

Proactive Maintenance Strategies for Operational Value

Preventative (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs are central to success and a critical element of effective asset management. A formal program […]

Ep. 13 - Asset Champion Podcast - Building Operations and Maintenance And Creating An Asset-Driven Culture

Mike Petrusky asks Dean about his experiences related to asset management and they explore ISO 55000, building operations, reliability centered maintenance, and […]

Tips to evaluating an elevator repair proposal

Use these tips to ensure you are getting a fair and honest price and scope for your elevator service repair proposals.

Quantifying the Effect of BIM and COBie for FM

This paper investigates the effects of using building information modeling (BIM) and construction-operations building information exchange (COBie) data for facility management in […]

Preventing Manufacturing Disruptions with Inside Building Knowledge

How do savvy manufacturing facility teams stay on top of building repairs, equipment maintenance, and emergency plans on manufacturing sites with massive […]

Project Closeout Checklist

Project closeout checklist template from ARC Facilities

Pest Control Services: Scope of Work

This Scope of Work template provides the basis of an agreement describing the necessary work to be performed in the area of […]

A Practical Guide to Implementing Cobotics in FM: 12 Steps to Accelerate Your Cobotic Journey

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed the cleaning and FM industries in the spotlight. Cobotics, the collaboration between frontline workers and machines or […]