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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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Ep. 13 - Asset Champion Podcast - Building Operations and Maintenance And Creating An Asset-Driven Culture

Ep. 13 - Asset Champion Podcast - Building Operations and Maintenance And Creating An Asset-Driven Culture

Podcast
By Dean Stanberry, Mike Petrusky
Mike Petrusky asks Dean about his experiences related to asset management and they explore ISO 55000, building operations, reliability centered maintenance, and […]
Tips to evaluating an elevator repair proposal

Tips to evaluating an elevator repair proposal

Blog
By Ashleigh Wilson
Use these tips to ensure you are getting a fair and honest price and scope for your elevator service repair proposals.
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.
Overcoming 5 Common Challenges Facing Facility Managers

Overcoming 5 Common Challenges Facing Facility Managers

White Paper
Your building and facility portfolio represent your largest financial asset. It’s also your second-largest expense and one of your most significant long-term […]
What Every FM Should Know about Buying a New Roof

What Every FM Should Know about Buying a New Roof

Video/Webinar
Are you getting stuck with underperforming roofs because of low price purchasing? Buy based on VALUE and don’t get stuck with another […]