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Operations & 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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4 ways digital services help deliver exceptional building performance

4 ways digital services help deliver exceptional building performance

Blog
By Manish Kumar
Learn how to unlock your building’s performance through smart, connected technology.
Developing the Business Case for Preventative Maintenance: Understand the true ROI of Run to Fail

Developing the Business Case for Preventative Maintenance: Understand the true ROI of Run to Fail

Video/Webinar
By Jake Smithwick
The Facility Condition Index (FCI) helps FMs understand the overall condition of their assets relative to property value. While FCI has been […]
How to Preserve an Iconic Building: Harvard Medical School’s Gordon Hall

How to Preserve an Iconic Building: Harvard Medical School’s Gordon Hall

Slide Deck
By Wendall C Kalsow
Iconic flagship university buildings play a special role on American university’s campuses. They are often the visual symbol of the college or […]
Six Steps Hospital Facilities Can Take to Reduce the Risk of Spreading Infectious Disease

Six Steps Hospital Facilities Can Take to Reduce the Risk of Spreading Infectious Disease

Blog
By Christopher Roberts
You can help ensure safe operations of your facility by monitoring and controlling six areas.
Using BIM to Transform Health Care Operations and Maintenance

Using BIM to Transform Health Care Operations and Maintenance

White Paper
By Megan Headley
This white paper presents health care facility managers with the potential benefits building information modeling (BIM) can provide in improving operation and […]
Rooftop Unit Sizing Guidance

Rooftop Unit Sizing Guidance

Guide
By Better Buildings, US Department of Energy
Common sizing mistakes (with respect to cooling tonnage and supply fan horsepower) can be controlled with these recommended processes to help project […]
Comparison of Thirty Green Building Projects Across the United States: Common Elements

Comparison of Thirty Green Building Projects Across the United States: Common Elements

Article
By IJFM, Richard Zigenfus, Jennifer L. Schneider, Todd Dunn
In an effort to create a foundation for green evaluation, this study examines the green elements used in 16 single-family homes and […]
How HVAC and IAQ optimization supports healthy buildings now (part 1)

How HVAC and IAQ optimization supports healthy buildings now (part 1)

Blog
By Kaynam Hedayat
This blog post goes over the steps needed to enure occupant well-being.
Bringing critical power distribution out of the dark and into a safer, more reliable, and sustainable future

Bringing critical power distribution out of the dark and into a safer, more reliable, and sustainable future

White Paper
By Markus Hirschbold
The digitalization of the electrical distribution infrastructure in commercial buildings and critical facilities can help facility teams improve safety for people and […]
Best Practices in Janitorial Contracts and Services: Impacts from COVID-19

Best Practices in Janitorial Contracts and Services: Impacts from COVID-19

Video/Webinar
By Jake Smithwick
Contracting janitorial services is common for many organizations, and in today’s COVID-19 world, hiring an expert service provider is important. We will […]