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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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Drying Guide for Simple Water Damage

Overflowing sinks, plumbing leaks, pipe freeze-ups, and other small water intrusions can often be resolved by in-house facilities staff using equipment stored […]

Facility Manager and Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ)

This article gives a brief about Indoor Environment Quality, its impact on occupant and facility manager responsibilities to ensure and improve IEQ

Part 7: Make Buildings Safer During and After COVID 19

This video addresses making buildings safer during and after COVID and covers the ASHRAE’s position document. The position document on infectious aerosols […]

Part 8: EBTRON Airflow Measurement Technologies

This training will cover EBTRONs measurement technologies, how they work, their function, and an understanding that it is not based on pressure […]

Part 6: Integrating Outdoor Air with Building Pressure Control

Part 6 covers integrating outdoor air ventilation with building pressure control and the critical airflow path that must be controlled. This session […]

Part 3: Recognizing the Pitfalls of CO2 Ventilation Control

In this video we will covers CO2 ventilation control and how it is becoming increasingly popular as an energy-saving method while exposing […]

Part 5: Building Pressurization for Acceptable IAQ

Building pressurization is paramount to acceptable IAQ. Negative building pressure transports moisture, hot and cold outdoor air, and unfiltered outdoor air across […]

Part 4: How to Improve Demand Control Ventilation

Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) is desirable in high population density and variable occupancy spaces. This video discusses single zone DCV, when DCV […]

Part 1 Dilution Ventilation and IAQ

In this video, David Dougan discusses the steps to achieve acceptable IAQ requires understanding the contaminants of concern and methods to maintain […]

Part 2: Making the Case for Direct Outdoor Airflow Measurement

This session will discuss indirect, calculated, and direct measurement techniques for outdoor airflow. It demonstrates that direct outdoor airflow measurement using thermal […]