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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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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 […]

A New Approach to Maintaining Clean Spaces Featuring Dr. Debra Harris

With student and staff well-being more top-of-mind than ever, an award winning researcher and evidence-based design expert, Dr. Debra Harris of RAD […]

Integrated Pest Bird Management

An overview of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for pest bird species, reviewing pest bird biology and reproductive physiology for an increased […]

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 […]

Touch Free Restrooms

A whitepaper that sheds light on the importance of switching to touch-free restroom fixtures to help mitigate the risks posed by COVID-19. […]

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 […]

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 […]