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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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General Mechanical 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 […]

5 Practices that Improve the Business Impact of Research

Understand the value of market researchers and the deliverables that make the most impact on your business. The data that matters to […]

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 […]

Decision Tree for RTU Replacements or Retrofits

This decision tree guides the reader through the challenging task of determining how to manage existing rooftop units with easy to follow […]

USGSA—Rocky Mountain Region: Case Study

In 2010 the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) redesigned its regional headquarters in Denver, Colorado into a mobile workspace that accommodated multiple […]

Using BIM to Transform Health Care Operations and Maintenance

This white paper presents health care facility managers with the potential benefits building information modeling (BIM) can provide in improving operation and […]

Airflow and Elevators Study

Highlights of an airflow study conducted to determine the relative risk of exposure to COVID-19 among elevator passengers

Securing American Rescue Act Funds For K-12 Floor Care Upgrades

As part of the American Rescue Act, K-12 public schools will receive nearly $130 billion to support reopening and address the effects […]

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 […]

Condition Assessment Data Collection Form

Use this Excel form to help you conduct a facility condition assessment (FCA).