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How to Preserve an Iconic Building: Harvard Medical School’s Gordon Hall
Iconic flagship university buildings play a special role on American university’s campuses. They are often the visual symbol of the college or […]
Developing an Effective Scope of Work for Operations and Service Contracts
This presentation examines challenges FMs face in preparing a Scope of Work, the “Silver Bullet” of Scope Development, operationally-focused procurement tools, and […]
The Truth About Parking Structure Maintenance: How to Protect Your Investment
Most people see the rugged look of a parking structure and assume they don’t require much maintenance. Unfortunately nothing could be further […]
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 […]
Using Lean Quality to Improve O&M Performance: Identifying Process Waste
Facility Managers and Service Providers are constantly challenged to identify improvements in O&M service delivery and cost. The use of Lean Quality […]
Project Closeout Checklist
Project closeout checklist template from ARC Facilities
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 […]
Developing the Business Case for Preventative Maintenance: Understand the true ROI of Run to Fail
The Facility Condition Index (FCI) helps FMs understand the overall condition of their assets relative to property value. While FCI has been […]
The How and Why of Benchmarking
While benchmarking is a well-established strategy that organizations have been using to manage performance for almost four decades, the field of facility […]
Keep Your Cool: 5 Tips to Ensure HVAC Efficiency
A properly maintained HVAC system is key to any building’s success. Learn practical tips and best practices to ensure your facilities offer […]