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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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The Hidden Secret of Sustainable FM Partnerships: Selecting an Expert (Trusted Advisor) vs. a Supplier

The Hidden Secret of Sustainable FM Partnerships: Selecting an Expert (Trusted Advisor) vs. a Supplier

White Paper
By Glenn Hodges
This presentation identifies the need to change the sourcing process for the delivery of Integrated Facility Services (IFS) to meet the need […]
Disrupting the Balance Sheets of Traditional Cafeterias

Disrupting the Balance Sheets of Traditional Cafeterias

Slide Deck
By Steve O’Brien
The financials of a traditional cafeteria model are challenged by macroeconomic factors like increased costs to labor, real estate, and food. Cultural […]
Improving Organizational Productivity with Building Automation Systems: Research Report

Improving Organizational Productivity with Building Automation Systems: Research Report

Research
By Guy R. Newsham, Jennifer A. Veitch, Meng Qi (NIkki) Zhang, Anca D. Galasiu, Ian S. Henderson, Alexandra J.L. Thompson, CABA
Learn how to demonstrate that smart, integrated technologies produce organizational productivity gains in addition to energy and environmental savings.
How Technology can Enhance Asset Management Processes to Deliver Significant Cost Savings

How Technology can Enhance Asset Management Processes to Deliver Significant Cost Savings

White Paper
By James Lavery
Effective asset management is critical to minimizing costs and maximizing efficiencies within your FM department and your organization. Taking advantage of a […]
Sustainability of HVAC Air Handlers

Sustainability of HVAC Air Handlers

White Paper
By Lynn Burkhart
Learn how to extend the life cycle of an HVAC air handler by reviewing corrosion causes, asset inspection tips, refurbishing solutions and […]
Reducing the Fall Fatality Rate by Managing the Risk Associated With Working at Heights

Reducing the Fall Fatality Rate by Managing the Risk Associated With Working at Heights

Article
By Jennifer Schneider, Jeffrey Rogers, IJFM, Frank Radio
This study examines the reasons behind historical fall fatality rates and presents recommendations for mitigation, concluding that FMs must develop, implement and […]
In-sourcing High Performance Operations Engineering Tool Kits and Training

In-sourcing High Performance Operations Engineering Tool Kits and Training

White Paper
By Ben Stanley, Ante Vulin, Jenny Carney
Learn how to in-source energy audits to bring the tools and training necessary for improved sustainability performance to building engineers driving institutionalized […]
Benchmarking 2.0: Healthcare Facility Management Report

Benchmarking 2.0: Healthcare Facility Management Report

Benchmark
By Todd Wilkening, Steve Rees, Laverne Deckert, MS, William L. Gregory, Yuanyuan Zhang, Dennis Smith
Self-survey based results on operation of North American health care facilities, including information on facilities, utilities, maintenance, environmental services, waste, linen services, […]
RCM at Sobrante Water Treatment Plant (2012)

RCM at Sobrante Water Treatment Plant (2012)

Case Study
By Lisa Toth
Results and next steps of a reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) analysis conducted by California public water agency, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), […]
Transferring Industry Approaches to Resource Management in Hospitals

Transferring Industry Approaches to Resource Management in Hospitals

Research
By Nicole Gerber, IJFM
Swiss healthcare industry research based on comparative literature review and evaluation of different industry approaches to resource management, suggesting the service allocation […]