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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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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 […]
Returning Your Smart Buildings to Normal After Periods of Low Occupancy

Returning Your Smart Buildings to Normal After Periods of Low Occupancy

White Paper
By Youcef Gharoual, Kim Tremblay
This application note explores best practices for returning your smart building to normal following low periods of occupancy. Special considerations are recommended […]
Decision Tree for RTU Replacements or Retrofits

Decision Tree for RTU Replacements or Retrofits

Infographic
By Better Buildings, US Department of Energy
This decision tree guides the reader through the challenging task of determining how to manage existing rooftop units with easy to follow […]
USGSA—Rocky Mountain Region: Case Study

USGSA—Rocky Mountain Region: Case Study

Case Study
By IFMA
In 2010 the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) redesigned its regional headquarters in Denver, Colorado into a mobile workspace that accommodated multiple […]
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 […]
Airflow and Elevators Study

Airflow and Elevators Study

White Paper
Highlights of an airflow study conducted to determine the relative risk of exposure to COVID-19 among elevator passengers
Securing American Rescue Act Funds For K-12 Floor Care Upgrades

Securing American Rescue Act Funds For K-12 Floor Care Upgrades

Article
By Susan Scapparone
As part of the American Rescue Act, K-12 public schools will receive nearly $130 billion to support reopening and address the effects […]
Service Management 3.0: The Future Direction for FM

Service Management 3.0: The Future Direction for FM

Video/Webinar
By Peter Ankerstjerne
Learn about the essence of service and improve service management by shifting away from commodity thinking and putting the quality of the […]
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 […]