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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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Guide for Placing Probes to Measure Airflow and Psychrometric Data in Ducts and Plenums

Guide for Placing Probes to Measure Airflow and Psychrometric Data in Ducts and Plenums

Guide
By David Dougan, EBTRON
Ready to master the art of airflow measurement? Let this guide you to discover the ins and outs of placing airflow measurement […]
Using CO2 Sensors for Indoor Air Quality and Energy Savings

Using CO2 Sensors for Indoor Air Quality and Energy Savings

Video/Webinar
By Darryl DeAngelis, EBTRON
Carbon dioxide has been utilized as a metric for indoor air quality and as an energy-saving strategy through demand control ventilation (DCV). […]
EP033: Empowering the World to Breathe Better

EP033: Empowering the World to Breathe Better

Podcast
By Erwin Hasselbrinck, David Karpook
We are back with another installment of the series by the IFMA Foundation, "Rework The Sustainable Development Chronicles" In this installment, host […]
Building a Solid Foundation: Navigating the World of Construction Cost Estimating with a Comprehensive Database

Building a Solid Foundation: Navigating the World of Construction Cost Estimating with a Comprehensive Database

White Paper
By FOS of CannonDesign, Bill Grill
Learn how cost datasets are the basis for building construction cost estimates, deferred maintenance deficiency costs, and Unit Price Books (UPBs) published […]
Innovative Solutions to Water Damage Challenges

Innovative Solutions to Water Damage Challenges

White Paper
By Ready 2 Respond
Water damage brings a variety of challenges that FMs must deal with – from property and asset damage to mold growth and […]
Winter Preparation Guide for Facility Managers

Winter Preparation Guide for Facility Managers

Slide Deck
By Jawad Altamimi, Abdelrahman Suleiman
A comprehensive guide for facility managers to effectively prepare for the winter season, with a focus on emergency planning, weather monitoring, and […]
Ventilation for Health and ASHRAE Standard 241-2023

Ventilation for Health and ASHRAE Standard 241-2023

Video/Webinar
By EBTRON, Darryl DeAngelis
Listen to this presentation on ASHRAE Standard 241-2023, discussing ventilation for healthy buildings. We will explore the historical context of why we […]
Optimizing Building Management with a Lifecycle Approach

Optimizing Building Management with a Lifecycle Approach

Research
By Ted Ritter, IFMA IT Community, Autodesk, Susan Clarke
With the building industry facing new efficiency and sustainability challenges, this report explores the crucial role facility managers can play in fostering […]
Digital Twins and the Future of Facility Technology | The Clean Slate

Digital Twins and the Future of Facility Technology | The Clean Slate

Podcast
By OpenWorks, Trista Sobeck
AI and Technology has recently been elevated by lofty national headlines. However, the shift in technology hasn’t been an overnight change. Facility […]
Lights, Camera, Action – How to Keep Your Movie Theater Sparkling

Lights, Camera, Action – How to Keep Your Movie Theater Sparkling

Blog
By OpenWorks
As a facility manager, you take on nearly as many roles as the actors on the silver screen! From overseeing cleaning crews […]