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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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Disruptive Discovery in Work and Life | The Clean Slate

Disruptive Discovery in Work and Life | The Clean Slate

Podcast
By Geoff Snavely, OpenWorks, Trista Sobeck
We discuss best practices for keeping your floors clean and why it’s essential, how vendors can be better partners for facility managers, […]
Game-Changing Facilities Team Playbooks

Game-Changing Facilities Team Playbooks

Blog
By ARC Facilities
Facilities playbooks serve as essential guides to ensure smooth operations, providing step-by-step instructions for teams to handle various scenarios efficiently. Leveraging mobile […]
The Importance of CPR: Why Quick Action Saves Lives

The Importance of CPR: Why Quick Action Saves Lives

Guide
By Zoll Medical, Ian Durrant
This document explores the critical role CPR plays in increasing survival rates during cardiac emergencies. It provides detailed insights into the benefits […]
Game-Day Gold: Key Takeaways in Stadium Operations, Event Management and Guest Experience

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

Podcast
By ARC Facilities, David Trask, Fletcher Coffman
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask is joined by Fletcher Coffman, senior director of operations at the Washington Commanders. Fletcher […]
CMMS - The Good, the Sordid & the Unexplainable

CMMS - The Good, the Sordid & the Unexplainable

Article
By Marshall MacFarlane
A multi-faceted article on all things CMMS based on three decades of experience.
Electrical Measurements in TAB

Electrical Measurements in TAB

Article
By NEBB, Andrew P. Nolfo
A discussion of about electrical measurements versus current technology. I attended the NEBB Annual Meeting in Maui last month and it was […]
Cool Biz: Energy Conservation Efforts in Japan

Cool Biz: Energy Conservation Efforts in Japan

Article
By NEBB, Ryan Chang
The Cool Biz initiative, which originated in Japan during the summer of 2005, was introduced by the Ministry of the Environment as […]
The Brilliance of Outsourced Security for Hybrid Workplaces

The Brilliance of Outsourced Security for Hybrid Workplaces

Article
By Kyle McAdams, Kastle Systems
Securing workplaces across multiple office locations of a nationwide enterprise was already a challenging task pre-pandemic. The inherent variability and distance separation […]
Avoiding the High Cost of Stormwater Violations

Avoiding the High Cost of Stormwater Violations

White Paper
By Carlie Utesch
This white paper explores the purpose and types of stormwater regulations and how they are enforced. Details on regulatory requirements and who […]
How to Guide: Best Approach for Securing Your Corporate Office Portfolio

How to Guide: Best Approach for Securing Your Corporate Office Portfolio

Guide
By Kastle Systems, Kyle McAdams
The inherent variability and distance separation between office locations in a corporate real estate portfolio represent implicit security challenges for any facility […]