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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Closing The Loop on Office Furniture

Slide Deck

October 18, 2019

By Douglas Pilgrim

Review Session Learning Objectives: Know the trends of office furniture over the last 50 years Understand the financial and environmental consequences of […]

Building Analytics: Community College Case Study

Slide Deck

October 18, 2019

By Miles Smith, Steve Patterson

Saving energy and reducing utility costs using today’s technologies and best practices has never been more achievable. A key component of the […]

What’s next in operational excellence: Using data to elevate your maintenance roadmap

Slide Deck

October 18, 2019

By James P. Whitaker

How to continue to advance your maintenance strategies – using data to better align maintenance to individual assets’ criticality and location and […]

Improving O&M with Lean Quality

White Paper

October 18, 2019

By Robert Dawkins

Facility management involves oversight of an incredible range of support and service functions. Management of these functions is expected to deliver high […]

Keep Your Cool: 5 Tips to Ensure HVAC Efficiency

Article

August 1, 2019

By Michael Kurland

A properly maintained HVAC system is key to any building’s success. Learn practical tips and best practices to ensure your facilities offer […]

The How and Why of Benchmarking

Video/Webinar

August 1, 2019

By Justin Dodd, IFMA Research, Jake Smithwick

While benchmarking is a well-established strategy that organizations have been using to manage performance for almost four decades, the field of facility […]