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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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Sustainability Programs and Initiatives - EU O&M Benchmarks Report No. 1

This white paper focuses on sustainable operations and maintenance practices and is the first in a series of three reports summarizing performance […]

Crossing the yellow line - How Integrated Facility Management optimizes production

‘Crossing the yellow line’ is the title of this new whitepaper which highlights the benefits of Integrated Facility Management (IFM) for the […]

8 Golden Rules for Effectively Managing Maintenance Operations

Every facility has its own unique culture, operational controls, and challenges. David Auton, Senior Director, Engineering & Maintenance, shares his latest white […]

FM Best Practices for Heroic Work Order Management

Successful facilities managers (FMs) have to be expert multitaskers, often managing multiple work orders while tracking project timelines, completion dates, costs, downtimes, […]

The Facilities Manager's Guide to Smarter Vendor Management

Five steps your organization can take to create trusted vendor relationships more efficiently, manage top vendors and form long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships […]

When Ignorance Is Not Bliss

Deferred maintenance can lead to infrastructure failure. Here are four common causes of inadequate capital budgeting, and mitigation strategies to prevent them. […]

How ESSER Funding Can Help Future-Proof Your School

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.S. government has provided Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to support schools in […]

Integrated Pest Bird Management

An overview of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for pest bird species, reviewing pest bird biology and reproductive physiology for an increased […]

Primary Electrical Maintenance Services: Scope of Work

This Scope of Work template provides the basis of an agreement describing the necessary work to be performed in the area of […]

Touch Free Restrooms

A whitepaper that sheds light on the importance of switching to touch-free restroom fixtures to help mitigate the risks posed by COVID-19. […]