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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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Game-Day Gold: Key Takeaways in Stadium Operations, Event Management and Guest Experience

In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask is joined by Fletcher Coffman, senior director of operations at the Washington Commanders. Fletcher […]

A Day in the Life of a Facilities Management Decision Maker

Follow along to see a day in the life of a decision maker in a facilities management organization. See how Dynamics 365 […]

A Day in the Life of a Dispatcher

Follow along to see a day in the life of a facilities management dispatcher and how Dynamics 365 Field Service improves their […]

These Preventive Maintenance “Best Practices” Could Kill Your Efforts

Many organizations subscribe to preventive maintenance best practices yet see little difference in downtime. This article explains how to fix common issues.

Connecting Location to Better Patient Outcomes

Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) is recognized as one of the top academic medical centers in Southern California. Most recently they have […]

Meeting Ventilation Requirements, Achieving IAQ and Operational Efficiency

Claremore Indian Hospital recently upgraded its HVAC systems to significantly enhance indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy efficiency, ensuring optimal airflow and […]

CMMS - The Good, the Sordid & the Unexplainable

A multi-faceted article on all things CMMS based on three decades of experience.

Sound Rating Criteria for Buildings

The main goal for acoustic design in a space is to keep the background noise levels low enough that normal sound in […]

Electrical Measurements in TAB

A discussion of about electrical measurements versus current technology. I attended the NEBB Annual Meeting in Maui last month and it was […]

PFAS in the Built Environment

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are durable, stain-resistant chemicals used in building products. To reduce exposure, practitioners should avoid specifying PFAS-containing products, […]