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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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Touch Free Restrooms

Touch Free Restrooms

White Paper
By Favia Gonzalez
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

Developing an Effective Scope of Work for Operations and Service Contracts

Slide Deck
By Jake Smithwick, Simplar Fo
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

General Mechanical Maintenance: Scope of Work

Template
By IFMA
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

5 Practices that Improve the Business Impact of Research

Benchmark
By Qualtrics.com
Understand the value of market researchers and the deliverables that make the most impact on your business. The data that matters to […]
Bringing critical power distribution out of the dark and into a safer, more reliable, and sustainable future

Bringing critical power distribution out of the dark and into a safer, more reliable, and sustainable future

White Paper
By Markus Hirschbold
The digitalization of the electrical distribution infrastructure in commercial buildings and critical facilities can help facility teams improve safety for people and […]
Power Digitalization: Understand and Achieve Active Energy Management in Buildings

Power Digitalization: Understand and Achieve Active Energy Management in Buildings

White Paper
By Schneider Electric, Tony Hunt
Most public, commercial, and industrial buildings are not energy efficient, representing an enormous untapped potential for decarbonization and sustainability efforts, as well […]
Best Practices in Janitorial Contracts and Services: Impacts from COVID-19

Best Practices in Janitorial Contracts and Services: Impacts from COVID-19

Video/Webinar
By Jake Smithwick
Contracting janitorial services is common for many organizations, and in today’s COVID-19 world, hiring an expert service provider is important. We will […]
Identify and Eliminate Excessive Production in FM Cleaning Operations

Identify and Eliminate Excessive Production in FM Cleaning Operations

Video/Webinar
This quantitative research study explored the identification and elimination of excessive production in Facilities Management (FM) cleaning operations within UK shopping centres.
Reducing Slips, Trips, Falls (STF) and Injuries

Reducing Slips, Trips, Falls (STF) and Injuries

White Paper
By Mohawk Group
Slips, trips and falls (STF) globally represent the third leading cause of disability and 15% of all accidental deaths, second only to […]
Infection Prevention and Control for Healthcare Facilities

Infection Prevention and Control for Healthcare Facilities

White Paper
By Mohawk Group
This white paper explores the causes of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and how to define and develop infection prevention and control methods.