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Taking BIM to the Next Level: Operations

When owners turn building information modeling (BIM) data over to health care facility managers with the guidance to “use BIM,” they are […]

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance: Common Problems, Practical Solutions

Reduce false alarms and service calls by developing an understanding of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements for Inspection, Testing and […]

Roof Maintenance: 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 […]

Service Management 3.0: The Future Direction for FM

Learn about the essence of service and improve service management by shifting away from commodity thinking and putting the quality of the […]

Primary Electrical Maintenance 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 […]

Comparison of Thirty Green Building Projects Across the United States: Common Elements

In an effort to create a foundation for green evaluation, this study examines the green elements used in 16 single-family homes and […]

Winter Preparedness Checklist

Use this winter preparedness checklist to properly maintain your facility’s cooling and heating systems, extend the life of your HVAC equipment and […]

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 […]

Weathering the Winter: Tips for Maintaining Your Fire Protection System

Castle provides specific steps FMs can take to ensure fire protection systems will function properly during cold temperatures, thereby securing the full […]

Bringing Job Order Contracting to Richmond, BC: Case Study

The city of Richmond in British Columbia saved resources and preserved quality control, while managing challenges like growing construction project demand and […]