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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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Condition Assessment Data Collection Form

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

An Analysis on Bacterial Growth on Vinyl and Polished Concrete

The goal of this study was to analyze the permeability and bacterial growth in various polished concretes and vinyl flooring. An Analysis […]

Modernizing Building Management System: 7 Reasons Why Now is the Time to Take Action

7 reasons why you need to make your BMS future-ready

The $6.7 Million Drinking Fountain

The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, constructed in 2009, is a five story, 206,000 GSF, outpatient clinic, occupied in 2010. We embarked on […]

Rooftop Unit Sizing Guidance

Common sizing mistakes (with respect to cooling tonnage and supply fan horsepower) can be controlled with these recommended processes to help project […]

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 […]

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 […]

How HVAC Digital Twins Optimize Facility Operations

Reducing complexity and balancing facility managers’ competing challenges can best be accomplished by deploying more digital and remote technology.

BIM for FM: Capturing Operational Efficiencies and Cost Savings Now

The presentation details the company’s use of BIM and Lean for building lifecycle managements for consideration by FMs.

LVT vs. Concrete White Paper

An Analysis on Bacterial Growth on Vinyl and Polished Concrete.